ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
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2023
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Kailun Luo,Zhihua Qiao,Weiyu Liang,Cong Lu,Mengru Fu,Shanqi Zhou,Yanna Han,Cheng Peng,Wei Zhang
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are widely used in various productions. As typical BFRs, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are prohibited because of their toxicity and persistence. Some of the alternatives to PBDEs, new brominated flame retardants (NBFRs), have also been found in the environment and some have assigned hazardous properties and were categorized as persistent. In this study, a typical e-waste dismantling area was chosen as the study area, and the soil and rice samples were collected from the paddy fields around the circular economy park in Guiyu, China. The contaminations of PBDEs and NBFRs in soils and rice plants were detected, and the health risks associated with consumption and exposure to the environment were calculated as well. The concentrations of ∑PBDEs and ∑NBFRs in soil ranged from 283 to 928 μg/kg and 54.7–437 μg/kg, respectively. In rice plants, the majority of BFRs were concentrated in the following order: root > leaf > stem > grain. Additionally, only the PBT exhibited a stronger bioaccumulation ability in rice with the bioconcentration factors more than 1.00. The results of the health quotient calculation shown that BDE-47 might have an impact on people's health that only the HQ of BDE-47 in the soil was higher than 1.00, while there had no significant health risk in grain of BFRs. We believe that our work could assist researchers in investigating and revealing the human health effects of BFRs in soil and rice.
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AMB Express
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 1
·1-13
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Zhuang Wenjin,Liu Hanyu,Zhang Ying,He Junyao,Wang Pu
( R )-1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanol (( R )-MTF-PEL) is an important chiral building block for the synthesis of a neuroprotective compound, ( R )-3-(1-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethoxy)azetidine-1-carboxamide. In this work, an effective whole-cell-catalyzed biotransformation was developed to produce ( R )-MTF-PEL, and its productivity was increased by medium engineering strategy. The recombinant E. coli BL21(DE3)-pET28a(+) - LXCAR-S154Y variant affording carbonyl reductase was adopted for the reduction of 3'-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone to ( R )-MTF-PEL with enantiomeric excess (ee) > 99.9%. The addition of 0.6% Tween-20 (w/v) boosted the bioreduction, because the substrate concentration was increased by 4.0-fold than that in the neat buffer solution. The biocatalytic efficiency was further enhanced by introducing choline chloride: lysine (ChCl:Lys, molar ratio of 1:1) in the reaction medium, because the product yield reached 91.5% under 200 mM substrate concentration in the established Tween-20/ChCl:Lys-containing system, which is the highest ever reported for ( R )-MTF-PEL production. The optimal reduction conditions were as follows: 4% (w/v) ChCl:Lys, 12.6 g (DCW)/L recombinant E. coli cells, pH 7.0, 30 ℃ and 200 rpm, reaction for 18 h. The combined strategy of surfactant and NADES has great potential in the biocatalytic process and the synthesis of chiral alcohols.
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ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2019
·Vol. 411
·期 6
·1261-1271
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IF 3.286
Sun Ya Kun,Sun Guang-Ying,Jia Man,Yang Jian,Liu Zhao-Sheng,Huang Yan-Ping,Aisa Haji Akber
One of the main challenges in large-scale applications of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) is the significant amount of template needed in polymer preparation. A new strategy based on room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) was suggested to solve this problem by reducing the amount of template in the polymerization recipe. The MIP was synthesized with a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide and RTIL (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate) as porogen, in which chlorogenic acid (CGA) was used as template, 4-vinylpyridine (4-VP) as functional monomer, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EDMA) as cross-linker. The influence of polymerization variables, including CGA concentrations, and the ratio of 4-VP to EDMA on imprinting effect were investigated comprehensively. Moreover, the properties involving the column permeability, the number of binding sites, and the polymer morphology of the CGA-MIP monoliths were studied thoroughly. The MIP monolith had an excellent column permeability (1.53 × 10 −13 m 2 ) and allowed an ultra-fast on-line SPE, which dramatically shortens the separation time (< 10 min) and improves the separation efficiency. At high flow velocity (5.0 mL min −1 ), 50 μL of the extract from Eucommia ulmoides leaves can be loaded directly on the CGA-MIP monoliths and CGA with high purity can be obtained with a recovery of 89.01 ± 0.05%. As a conclusion, the resulting RTIL-induced approach of preparing MIP may be an effective tool in fabricating MIP in a low-cost way.
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APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2014
·Vol. 173
·期 8
·2042-2053
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He Yu-Cai,Yang Zhen-Xing,Zhang Dan-Ping,Tao Zhi-Cheng,Chen Chao,Chen Yi-Tong,Guo Fei,Xu Jian-He,Huang Lei,Chen Rui-Jie,Ma Xiao-Feng
The reductase (PgCR) from recombinant Escherichia coli CCZU-Y10 displayed high reductase activity and excellent stereoselectivity for the reduction of ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate (COBE) into ethyl ( S )-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate (( S )-CHBE). To efficiently synthesize ( S )-CHBE (>99 % enantiomeric excess (ee)), the highly stereoselective bioreduction of COBE into ( S )-CHBE with the whole cells of E. coli CCZU-Y10 was successfully demonstrated in a dibutyl phthalate-water biphasic system. The appropriate ratio of the organic phase to water phase was 1:1 ( v / v ). The optimum reaction temperature, reaction pH, cosubstrate, NAD + , and cell dosage of the biotransformation of 100 mM COBE in this biphasic system were 30 °C, 7.0, mannitol (2.5 mmol/mmol COBE), 0.1 μmol/(mmol COBE), and 0.1 g (wet weight)/mL, respectively. Moreover, COBE at a high concentration of (1,000 mM) could be asymmetrically reduced to ( S )-CHBE in a high yield (99.0 %) and high enantiometric excess value (>99 % ee). Significantly, E. coli CCZU-Y10 shows high potential in the industrial production of ( S )-CHBE (>99 % ee).
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Qiwei Wang,Jialing Xie,Lilei Wang,Yongwen Jiang,Yuliang Deng,Jiayi Zhu,Haibo Yuan,Yanqin Yang
Processing technology plays a crucial role in the formation of tea aroma. The dynamic variations in volatile metabolites across different processing stages of fresh scent green tea (FSGT) were meticulously tracked utilizing advanced analytical techniques such as GC-E-Nose, GC–MS, and GC × GC-TOFMS. A total of 244 volatile metabolites were identified by GC–MS and GC × GC-TOFMS, among which 37 volatile compounds were concurrently detected by both methods. Spreading and fixation stages were deemed as pivotal processes for shaping the volatile profiles in FSGT. Notably, linalool, heptanal, 2-pentylfuran, nonanal, β -myrcene, hexanal, 2-heptanone, pentanal, 1-octen-3-ol, and 1-octanol were highlighted as primary contributors to the aroma profiles of FSGT by combining odor activity value assessment. Furthermore, lipid degradation and glycoside hydrolysis were the main pathways for aroma formation of FSGT. The results not only elucidate the intricate variations in volatile metabolites but also offer valuable insights into enhancing the processing techniques for improved aroma quality of green tea.
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Materials Research Express
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2022
·Vol. 9
·期 9
·095001
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Wanshu Yan,Pingping Hu,Yiguo Jiang,Xiuquan Xu,Xianfeng Ma,Mengru Wang,Xinyue Bao
Photocatalytic inactivation has been proved to be an effective strategy to eliminate pathogenic bacteria in water. Herein, a novel 0D/2D p-n heterojunction of Ag2S-anchored P-doped g-C3N4 (Ag2S/PCN) were constructed by a simple two-step process coupling one-pot calcination and ultrasonic-assisted synthesis. The photocatalytic performance of as-prepared Ag2S/PCN composites was investigated by inactivating multidrug-resistant E. coli under visible light irradiation. The results indicated that Ag2S/PCN-5 possessed outstanding photocatalytic inactivation activity and superior stability, which could completely inactivate 7.0 log E. coli cells within 60 min. The enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ag2S/PCN-5 was mainly attributed to the elevated visible-light response and improved production and transfer of photoexcited charges. In addition, the free radicals trapping experiments results revealed that h+ and •O2− were predominantly responsible for the efficient inactivation activity. Finally, according to the 0D/2D structure and energy band configuration analysis, the enhanced p-n type heterojunction photocatalytic inactivation mechanism of Ag2S/PCN was discussed in detail.
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PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
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Risheng Zhao,Min Zhang,Gege Yang,Wei Liu,Hui Yu,Shuang Yan,Ting Ren,Linxin Zhang,Mengyang Wang,Haiming Sun
Hypertensive heart failure pathogenesis involves angiotensin II (Ang II)-mediated mechanisms through both hemodynamic overload and direct cellular signaling pathways. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Portulaca oleracea L. (POL) extract and its active constituent Oleracein E (OE) in attenuating Ang II-induced pathological cardiac remodeling and subsequent heart failure progression. An experimental model of hypertensive heart failure was established in C57BL/6 mice through continuous subcutaneous infusion of Ang II for 4 weeks, with Oleracein E (OE) intervention administered during the final 2 weeks of the protocol. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying OE's cardioprotective effects, we employed an integrated approach combining RNA sequencing analysis, molecular docking simulations, and target validation through drug affinity response target stability (DARTS) and cellular thermal shift assay (CETSA) techniques. The experimental results demonstrated that both POL extract and its active component OE exerted significant cardioprotective effects against Ang II-induced cardiac dysfunction in murine models, primarily through attenuation of pathological cardiac hypertrophy and suppression of inflammatory responses. Transcriptomic profiling via RNA sequencing identified the MAPK signaling pathway as a critical mediator of these protective effects. Subsequent transcription factor analysis revealed STAT2 as a key regulatory component in this pathway. Importantly, OE treatment effectively mitigated inflammatory responses in both in vivo cardiac tissues and in vitro cultured cardiomyocytes by specifically inhibiting the Ang II-activated MAPKs/STAT2 signaling cascade. Genetic ablation experiments further confirmed the essential role of this pathway, as the anti-inflammatory efficacy of OE was completely abolished in cardiomyocytes with MAPKs or STAT2 deficiency. Molecular interaction studies employing in silico docking simulations combined with experimental validation through DARTS and CETSA techniques provided direct evidence of physical binding between OE and the STAT2 protein. Our findings demonstrate that Oleracein E (OE) confers cardioprotection against Ang II-induced myocardial injury through a novel mechanism involving STAT2 targeting and subsequent suppression of MAPK signaling-mediated inflammatory cascades. These results not only elucidate a previously unrecognized pharmacological pathway but also suggest that OE and its derivatives hold significant therapeutic promise for the clinical management of hypertensive heart failure, potentially offering a targeted approach to modulate pathological cardiac remodeling.
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Aquaculture Reports
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2025
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Guoyong Huang,Weibin Huang,Guangcai Fu,Yansheng Liu,Hengyang Song,Wenshan Cai,Yubin Liu,Yuxuan Han,Yilin Yao,Beiping Tan,Xiaohui Dong
This study assessed the efficacy of dietary vitamin E in ameliorating growth and liver function in Jinhu grouper compromised by the inclusion of oxidized fish oil (OFO; peroxide value: 121.68 mmol/kg) in the diet, compared with a fresh fish oil control (FFO; peroxide value: 1.25 mmol/kg). The eight-week feeding trial utilized five experimental diets that were isonitrogenous and isolipidic: FFO, OFO (0 mg/kg VE), or OFO supplemented with 200 (VE1), 400 (VE2), or 600 (VE3) mg/kg vitamin E. Fish receiving oxidized fish oil showed slower growth, indicated by reduced weight gain rate (WGR) and increased feed conversion ratio (FCR). Intake of oxidized lipids altered lipid metabolism, lowering serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) but elevating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. Hepatic antioxidant capacity was compromised, as revealed by the concurrent suppression in both the activities and gene expression levels of key antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, and GPx). Concurrently, oxidized fish oil induced liver inflammation, significantly upregulating pro-inflammatory cytokine genes (notably il-1β , il-6 , il-8 , tnf-α ), and caused histopathological damage including hepatocyte nuclear displacement and lipid droplet accumulation. Vitamin E supplementation ameliorated these effects. The VE2 group (400 mg/kg) maximally restored growth performanc, reduced serum MDA and LDL-C levels, enhanced hepatic antioxidant enzyme activities and gene expression, suppressed inflammatory cytokine expression, and attenuated histopathological lesions. In conclusion, dietary vitamin E supplementation at 400 mg/kg effectively counteracts growth impairment and hepatotoxicity induced by oxidized fish oil in Jinhu grouper.
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
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2025
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Mengting Cui,Qingpeng Gao,Jinling Bai,Mengting Fu,Zhiyu Liu,Zhixin Ouyang,Liyun Kong,Le Ma
Conventional extraction techniques for fat-soluble nutrient analysis in foods may present certain limitations, including variable or limited efficiency, high solvent consumption, lengthy procedures, and potential environmental and health concerns. This study evaluates deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as a green and efficient alternative for extracting vitamin E and carotenoids from vegetables and fruits. Conductor-like screening model for real solvents (COSMO-RS) simulation and experimental screening identified the menthol-thymol (1:2) DES as optimal due to the balanced distribution of polar and nonpolar sites within its components. A novel dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method based on this DES (DES-DLLME) was developed and integrated with HPLC for the simultaneous quantitation of vitamin E and carotenoids. The optimized method demonstrated excellent analytical performance with low detection limits (0.01-0.18 µg/mL), satisfactory recovery rates (80.04-111.95%), and high reproducibility (relative standard deviation, RSD < 16.83%). When applied to a range of Chinese food samples, the obtained nutrient profiles were largely consistent with USDA reference data, with observed variations likely due to factors such as geographic origin, cultivation practices, and post-harvest processing. This DES-based approach offers an efficient, reproducible, and environmentally friendly method for determining fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids in complex food matrices, offering significant value for food quality assessment and nutritional research.
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JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
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2023
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Tao Hai,Fahad Mohammed Alhomayani,Hussein Ajam,Ahmed S M Metwally
Impregnating fabrics with shear thickening fluid (STF) improves impact resistance. In this study modification of polyethylene glycol (PEG 200) was carried out to enhance the thickening behavior of STF. The rheological analysis shows tunned STFs by PEG modification with glutaric acid and oxalic acid increase the maximum viscosity by about 10.33 and 3.28 folds with respect to unmodified STF. Additionally, the alternations of a liquid dispersion medium (PEG) led to higher chain length in STFs, representing superior interaction between media and particles by profuse H-bonding. The results confirmed that increasing the molecular length of PEG-based on STF caused a significant improvement in the knife and spike stabbing impact resistance, quasi-static, and yarn pull-out performance of the neat fabric. In addition, it was realized, by increasing impact velocity the energy absorption ability of STF-treated fabric composite increases. Additionally, a regression analysis using artificial intelligence was applied to study the effect of the pull-out rate on the mechanical response of different materials. Using a third-order polynomial for AI regression model, it turned out that while the pull-out rate has the least influence on untreated E-glass fabrics (UEG) response, for other materials, the behavior changes significantly by increasing the rate from 100 to 400 mm/min.
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BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
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2019
·Vol. 103
·期 1
·23-27
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IF 1.65
Xiang Leilei,Sheng Hongjie,Bian Yongrong,Kang Jia,Yang Xinglun,Herzberger Anna,Suanon Fidèle,Wang Fang
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) derived from e-waste dismantling, tend to easily bioaccumulate in vegetables. In this study, an optimized sample pretreatment method based on graphene oxide (GO) dispersed acid silica gel was used to determine PBDEs levels in vegetables. The recovery efficiency of the optimized method ranged between 90.3%–107.5% with the detection limit (LOD) being within 0.17–1.8 ng g −1 . Vegetable samples were grown nearby an e-waste recycling plant in Nanjing, China, and analyzed using the optimized method. The concentrations of ΣPBDEs in the samples ranged from 12.1 to 20.1 ng g −1 . This study developed an optimized sample pretreatment method to determine PBDEs in vegetables nearby e-waste contaminated sites and provides insights on the potential risks derived from e-waste dismantling to the surrounding environment.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Dan Zhao,Yan Jiao,Changpeng Zhang,Xincai Xiao
The sensitive detection of foodborne pathogenic and rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) is of great significance. This paper reports the enzyme-triggered in situ synthesis of yellow emitting silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) and the detection of Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) O157:H7 in food samples and the rapid AST. The rapid counting of E. coli O157:H7 has been achieved through direct visual observation, equipment detection, and smartphone digitalization. A simple detection platform based on smartphone senses and cotton swabs has been established. Meanwhile, rapid AST based on enzyme-catalyzed SiNPs can intuitively obtain colorimetric samples. This paper established a system for bacterial enzyme-triggered in situ synthesis of SiNPs, with high responsiveness, luminescence ratio, and specificity. The detection limit for E. coli O157:H7 can reach 100 CFU/mL during 5 h, and the recovery efficiency ranges from 90.14% to 110.16%, which makes it a promising strategy for the rapid detection of E. coli O157:H7 and AST.
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