PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
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2018
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Wenlong Yang,Guanlin Zhou,Shubing Zou,Wentao Yang,Aihong Liu,Shuilin Sun,Baogang Xie
Context: d-Glucaro-1,4-lactone (1,4-GL) exists in many vegetables and fruits. Metabonomics has not been used to investigate the role of 1,4-GL in preventing liver cancer.Objective: The pharmacological effects and metabolite alterations of 1,4-GL on the prevention of diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced liver cancer were investigated.Materials and methods: Ten healthy Sprague–Dawley rats served as control and 46 were used to establish rat liver cancer model. 1HNMR-based metabonomics was used to compare the effects of oral 1,4-GL (50 mg/kg) in liver cancer rats (n = 26) after 10 consecutive weeks of intervention. The amino acids in rat serum were quantified by HPLC-UV, and the changes in Fischer’s ratio were calculated.Results: The 20-week survival rate of DEN-induced liver cancer rats administered with oral 1,4-GL was increased from 45.0 to 70.0% with reduced carcinogenesis of the liver and significantly lowered serum α-fetoprotein level (14.28 ± 2.89 ng/mL vs. 18.56 ± 4.65 ng/mL, p = 0.012). The serum levels of leucine, valine, 3-hydroxybutyrate, lactate, acetate and glutamine in the DEN + 1,4-GL group returned to normal levels compared with those of the DEN group on week 20. Fischer’s ratio in the rat serum of DEN group was 1.62 ± 0.21, which was significantly lower than that in healthy rats (2.3 ± 0.12). However, Fischer’s ratio increased to 1.89 ± 0.22 in the DEN + 1,4-GL group.Discussion and conclusions: 1,4-GL exerted positive effects on liver carcinogenesis in rats by pathological examination and metabonomic analysis. Its mechanism may be related to the restoration of amino acid and energy metabolism.
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FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
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2015
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Xuzhao Yang,Jun Wang,Hao Song,Wenyuan Zou
Heat capacity of methyl α- d -glucopyranoside (α-MeG) was measured by differential scanning calorimetry at the temperatures ranging from 298.15 to 513.15 K. Melting point, enthalpy and entropy of fusion, enthalpy H T – H 298.15 K , and entropy S T -S 298.15 K were determined. Thermal decomposition of α-MeG was investigated using thermogravimetric analysis under pure nitrogen atmosphere. Ozawa-Flynn-Wall and ASTM models were used to calculate the activation energy and pre-exponential factor. Solubilities of α-MeG in methanol were measured within the temperature range of 293.15–318.15 K by using a synthetic method under atmospheric pressure. The modified Apelblat, λh , Wilson and NRTL models were applied to correlate the experimental data. The calculated results show good agreement with the experimental data and Wilson model is slightly more accurate than modified Apelblat, λh and NRTL models. The dissolution enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy were calculated by the Van't Hoff equation. The excess enthalpy of the solution can be evaluated by the λh model.
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2015
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Jiliang Ma,Linxin Zhong,Xinwen Peng,Runcang Sun
A simple and effective synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones/thiones and their derivatives from aldehydes, β-dicarbonyl compounds and urea or thiourea using D-xylonic acid both as a green solvent and an effective catalyst is described. Taking the environment and economy into account, the work presented here has the merits of environmental friendliness, easy operation, simple work-up, excellent yields and the avoidance of organic solvents and inexpensive catalysts. In addition, the good properties of D-xylonic acid have also been validated by the synthesis of 5-phenyl-1(4-methoxyphenyl)-3[(4-methoxyphenyl)-amino]-1H-pyrrol-2(5H)-one and 12-phenyl-9,9-dimethyl-8,9,10,12-tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-one. The synthesized compounds were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and melting point.
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JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS B-ENZYMATIC
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2013
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Jian-Yong Zheng,Sheng-Fan Wang,Yin-Jun Zhang,Xiang-Xian Ying,Yu-guang Wang,Zhao Wang
A chemoenzymatic methodology for the asymmetric synthesis of d -biotin intermediate lactone ((3a S , 6a R )-tetrahydro-1,3-dibenzylhexahydro-1 H -Furo[3,4-d] imidazole-2,4-dione) 1 has been demonstrated. The key step of the synthetic routes is Lipozyme RM IM catalyzed desymmetrization of meso-diols 3 . The highest enantiomeric excess ( e.e. > 98%) and yield (>90%) of the product was achieved with Lipozyme RM IM in Dioxane/Toluene (1:3, v/v) at 35 °C. Furthermore, Lipozyme RM IM showed an excellent operational stability, retaining above 80% of the initial activity after 10 cycles of reaction. d -Biotin intermediate lactone 1 was obtained subsequently by Jones oxidation, basic hydrolysis and lactonization.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
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2016
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Alberto Romero,Antonio Nieto-Márquez,Esther Alonso
Three different bimetallic Ru:Ni catalysts supported on a mesoporous silica MCM-48 were prepared by consecutive wet impregnations, with a total metal loading of ca. 3% (w w −1 ). Ru:Ni ratios spanned in the range of 0.15–1.39 (w w −1 ) and were compared with the corresponding monometallic Ni/MCM-48. The catalysts so prepared were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction, Transmission Electron Microscopy, adsorption/desorption of N 2 , Temperature Programmed Reduction, NH 3 − TPD and Atomic Absorption, and tested in the liquid phase hydrogenation of d -glucose into sorbitol in the temperature range 120–140 °C under 2.5 MPa of H 2 pressure. Bimetallic catalysts with Ru:Ni ratios higher than 0.45 enhanced the catalytic behavior of the monometallic Ni/MCM-48 in the reaction, increasing the reaction rate and showing complete selectivity to sorbitol by minimizing the production of mannitol. Ru:Ni/MCM-48 (0.45) was recovered from the reaction media and tested for three reaction cycles, showing good stability under the selected experimental conditions.
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Molecular Catalysis
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2024
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Yun Zhang,Guangfei Qu,Zhishuncheng Li,Junhong Zhou,Rui Xu,Junyan Li
This research has made significant advancements in the field of high-value bio-oil production, specifically focusing on the synthesis of the rare sugar D-Allose. Notably, synthesizing D-Allose through cellulose pyrolysis has long been challenging due to its high synthetic difficulty, which has limited related studies. By employing a one-pot synthesis approach using Al x -Fe y nano-catalysts prepared through a unique cellulose pretreatment method, this experiment successfully achieved efficient generation of D-Allose during rapid pyrolysis. Systematic experimentation demonstrated that at 330 °C with the Al 1 -Fe 5 nano-catalyst, the yield of D-Allose from cellulose pyrolysis reached an impressive 50.69 %, accompanied by a detection of 14.35 % furfural in the bio-oil. This breakthrough not only significantly contributes to the high-value utilization of bio-oil but also provides robust support for further development in this area. Simultaneously, the success of this research extends beyond high-value bio-oil utilization and makes a substantial impact on both the scientific community and industry.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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Yanping Liu,Ying Zou,Hong Hu,Hongxia Gao,Yuan Yuan,Mianhong Chen,Ruyi Li,Yaping Dai,Xiaobing Huang,Chenghui Zhang,Jihua Li,Wei Zhou
Natural essential oils, such as d -limonene, are frequently used as flavoring agents and fragrances in the food industry. However, their susceptibility to volatilization and chemical degradation poses challenges for widespread application. In this study, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were used to stabilize palm oils (POs) with different melting points to prepare Pickering emulsions (PEs) for the encapsulation of d -limonene. The physicochemical properties, environmental stability, 3D printing performance, and retention of d -limonene were explored. It results indicated that CNFs stabilized PO emulsions exhibit a stronger gel network structure, particularly pronounced in high melting point PO. CNF-stabilized emulsions enhanced stability to pH changes, salt ion, and storage conditions, due to a greater gel structure. Notably, it should be noted that CNCs and CNFs slowed down the release of d -limonene in both fresh and heat-treated emulsions. Furthermore, CNCs and CNFs emulsions as 3D printing inks, ensure accurate and stable formation of target shapes. The volatilization of d -limonene during the process was effectively suppressed (<9 %). The lower release of d -limonene in CNF emulsions (<2.8 %) could be linked to the tight distribution of CNF particles between the oil/water interface and the droplets, which makes the emulsion more resistant to extrusion. This study provides valuable insights into the use of PEs for encapsulating flavor components in 3D printing applications.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2024
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Shiyong Mou,Siyuan Liu,Weidong Dai,Yanjuan Sun,Fan Dong
Electrochemical oxidative amidation (EOA) strategies offer a sustainable and potentially promising route for amide synthesis. However, the efficiency and activity of catalysts under oxidative conditions are highly dependent on noble metals. Herein, we present our experimental findings and fundamental understanding that fluorine-doped Nb 2 O 5 nanosheet arrays on carbon paper (F-Nb 2 O 5 /CP) serve as an efficient and robust non-noble catalyst for the electrochemical synthesis of formamide from ammonia and methanol under ambient conditions. In 0.5 M KHCO 3 solution, this catalyst achieved a high Faradaic efficiency of 52.0 %, with an N selectivity of 79.1 % at 1.5 V versus Hg/HgO electrode. The catalyst exhibited remarkable stability, maintaining its performance over 120 h. By integrating in-situ spectroscopy studies with density functional theory calculations, we revealed that fluorine doping induces a shift in the d-band center of the Nb site. This shift alters the adsorption behavior of OH - and *NH 2 intermediate on the F-Nb 2 O 5 (100) surface, thereby effectively lowering the C-N coupling energy barrier, and boosting the production of formamide.
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Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
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Long Haoyu,Zhang Xidong,Zhang Zhenyi,Zhang Jianjun,Yu Jiaguo,Yu Huogen
The H 2 -evolution kinetics play a pivotal role in governing the photocatalytic hydrogen-evolution process. However, achieving precise regulation of the H-adsorption and H-desorption equilibrium (H ads /H des ) still remains a great challenge. Herein, we propose a fine-tuning d - p hybridization strategy to precisely optimize the H ads /H des kinetics in a Ni-B x modified CdS photocatalyst (Ni-B x /CdS). X-ray absorption fine-structure spectroscopy and theoretical calculations reveal that increasing B-atom amount in the Ni-B x cocatalyst gradually strengthens the d - p orbital interaction between Ni 3 d and B 2 p , resulting in a consecutive d -band broadening and controllable d -band center on Ni active sites. The above consecutive d -band optimization allows for precise modulation of the H ads /H des dynamics in the Ni-B x /CdS, ultimately demonstrating a remarkable H 2 -evolution activity of 13.4 mmol g -1 h -1 (AQE = 56.1 %). The femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy further confirms the rapid electron-transfer dynamics in the Ni-B x /CdS photocatalyst. This work provides insights into the optimal design of prospective H 2 -evolution catalysts.
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Lichun Guo,Mengqing Zhang,Ying Fei,Wei Zhao
This study examines the inhibitory effects of a range of sweeteners on α-glucosidase. Our findings revealed that only one natural sweetener, namely, glycyrrhetinic acid 3-O-mono-beta-d-glucuronide (GAMG), derived from licorice, exhibited a mixed-type inhibition against α-glucosidase with a IC50 value of 0.73 ± 0.05 mg/mL. The fluorescence intensity of α-glucosidase was quenched by GAMG in the formation of an α-glucosidase–GAMG complex. GAMG has been shown to induce conformational changes in α-glucosidase, likely through hydrogen bonding, van der Waals force, and alkyl–alkyl interactions with amino acid residues, including Arg 281, Leu 283, Trp 376, Asp 404, Asp 443, Trp 481, Asp 518, Phe 525, Ala 555, and Asp 616. Additional animal validation experiments demonstrated that GAMG slowed starch digestion, thereby attenuating the postprandial glycemic response. Taken together, these findings provide evidence that GAMG is a natural sweetener with potent inhibitory activity that selectively targets α-glucosidase. This study supports the use of GAMG as a natural sweetener, which holds a high biological value and may be beneficial for managing postprandial hyperglycemia.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2025
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Ze Li,Yidan Fu,Lina Han,Pengfei Zheng,Xiaoyuan Zeng,Peng Dong,Jing Feng,Yingjie Zhang
The insufficient d-electron density in V metal atoms limits O2 dissociation, constraining the kinetics and activity of the oxygen reduction reaction and the oxygen evolution reaction in VN-based catalysts. Herein, Co dopant was employed to modulate the electronic characteristics of the d-orbitals and associated free energy of VN, thereby further enhancing its catalytic activity. XPS and XANES spectra revealed that Co atoms replaced V and strongly bonded with neighboring N atoms, effectively regulating the local electronic structure. DFT analysis show that the Co doping strategy effectively regulates the adsorption/desorption equilibrium of oxygen reduction reaction intermediates through d-electron transfer to V atoms, while significantly lowering the activation energy barrier of the rate-determining step. Electrochemically, V0.95Co0.05N/NC/C achieved a low bifunctional index (ΔE = 0.78 V), with a half-wave potential for the ORR of 0.83 V and an OER overpotential of 380 mV at 10 mA cm–2. In Zn-air batteries, it achieved a high specific capacity (708.98 mAh gZn–1) and retained 88% initial voltage after 280 h cycling, demonstrating robust stability for practical applications. This study presents a doping strategy to modulate d-band centers in transition metal nitrides for energy conversion devices.
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Cell Reports Physical Science
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2025
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Yanan Wang,Teng Wang,Boran Li,Yitong Lin,Qi Zhang,Fei Chang,Yutong Han,Wenxuan Li,Hao Zhang,Xiaoyun He,Huilian Che,Kunlun Huang,Nan Cheng
Pd@Pt nanozymes are recognized for their extensive specific surface area and enzyme-like catalytic capabilities. However, the role of Pd@Pt nanoparticles in managing metabolic disorders such as diabetes and its related disorders remains poorly understood. This study endeavors to explore the regulatory function of Pd@Pt nanoparticles in metabolic balance, elucidating the associated mechanisms. We demonstrate that Pd@Pt inhibits the production of reactive oxygen species and modulates oxidative stress through its superoxide-dismutase-like enzyme activity in palmitic-acid-induced insulin resistance cell model. Furthermore, Pd@Pt was found to enhance glucose uptake, reduce hyperglycemia, and improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, attributable to its anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, the effectiveness of the multifunctional Pd@Pt-based microneedle in expediting the healing of diabetic wounds was confirmed by suppressing key inflammatory signaling pathways. Collectively, our findings highlight the potential of Pd@Pt nanoparticles as powerful anti-inflammatory agents, offering promising therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes and its associated complications.
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