JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2022
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IF 5.895
Chunle Wei,Xiong Yang,Shaojie Shi,Lian Bai,Deyu Hu,Runjiang Song,Baoan Song
3-Hydroxy-2-oxindole motif constitutes a core structure in numerous natural products and imparts notable biological activities. Here, we describe the design and synthesis of four series of novel 3-substituted-3-hydroxy-2-oxindole derivatives containing sulfonamide moiety along with their antiviral activities against potato virus Y (PVY). Compound 10b displayed optimal antiviral activity and superior anti-PVY activity compared with the lead compound and commercial Ningnanmycin in terms of curative and protective effects. Additionally, 10b considerably inhibited PVY systemic infection in Nicotiana benthamiana. Physiological and biochemical analyses revealed that the activities of the four crucial defense-related enzymes increased in the tobacco plant following treatment with 10b. RNA-sequencing analysis revealed that 10b substantially induced the upregulation of 38 differentially expressed genes, which were enriched in the photosynthesis pathway. These findings suggest that 10b is a promising antiviral agrochemical that can effectively control PVY infection and trigger plant host immunity to develop virus resistance. This study provides novel molecular entities and ideas for developing new pesticides.
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Food & Function
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2023
·Vol. 14
·期 6
·2684-2697
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Ran Wei,Zhucheng Su,Gerardo G. Mackenzie
Chlorogenic acid (CGA) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) are major polyphenolic constituents of coffee and green tea with beneficial health properties. In this study, we evaluated the gut protecting effect of CGA and EGCG, alone or in combination, on D-galactose-induced aging mice. CGA plus EGCG more effectively improved the cognition deficits and protected the gut barrier function, compared with the agents alone. Specifically, CGA plus EGCG prevented the D-galactose mediated reactive oxygen species accumulation by increasing the total antioxidant capacity, reducing the levels of malondialdehyde, and suppressing the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and catalase. In addition, supplementation of CGA and EGCG suppressed gut inflammation by reducing the levels of the proinflammatory cytokines TNFα, IFNγ, IL-1β and IL-6. Moreover, CGA and EGCG modulated the gut microbiome altered by D-galactose. For instance, CGA plus EGCG restored the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio of the aging mice to control levels. Furthermore, CGA plus EGCG decreased the abundance of Lactobacillaceae, Erysipelotrichaceae, and Deferribacteraceae, while increased the abundance of Lachnospiraceae, Muribaculaceae, and Rikenellaceae, at the family level. In conclusion, CGA in combination with EGCG ameliorated the gut alterations induced by aging, in part, through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, along with its gut microbiota modulatory capacity.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2023
·Vol. 34
·期 13
·135601
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Yudan Chai,Xuedong Wei,Yufen Wang,Shuangyan Qiao
In this paper, a Cr(OH)3 NSs@ZIF67 (NSs = nanosheets) electrocatalyst is prepared on foam Ni via a simple and rapid electrochemical deposition method. Excellent electrocatalytic activity of Cr(OH)3 NSs@ZIF67 is demonstrated. It can use the overpotential of 281 mV and 390 mV respectively to drive 10 mA cm−2 and 50 mA cm−2. It is observed that the Cr(OH)3 NSs@ZIF67 electrode has the highest initial current density at 1.57 V compared with the other two monomer electrodes and shows excellent stability at the end of 60 000 s. It has the largest electrochemical activity specific surface and lowest charge-transfer resistance, and M–O bonds (M = Co, Cr) and shifting of binding energy peaks at the interface lead to more active sites and more efficient electron transfer for oxygen evolution reaction. This work highlights the construction of highly efficient composite electrocatalysts composted of low-dimensional non-precious transition metal compounds and metalorganic frameworks, promoting the development of low-cost non-noble metal composites in energy chemistry.
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Advanced Energy Materials
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 14
·2103666
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Yuchen Li,Qikai Li,Xinbo Zhang,Biao Deng,Chenggong Han,Weishu Liu
Ionic thermoelectric (i-TE) cells, using ions as energy carriers, have the advantage of achieving a high voltage of 1−5 V at approximately ambient temperature, showing a promise as a technology for powering Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors. However, the low output power of i-TE cells restricts their applications. Here, a 3D hierarchical structure electrode is designed to enlarge the electroactive surface area, significantly increasing the thermogalvanic reaction sites and decreasing the interface charge transfer resistance. The quasi-solid-state gelatin-KCl-FeCN 4–/3– i-TE cells achieve a record instantaneous output power density (8.9 mW m –2 K –2 ) and an ultrahigh 2 h output energy density ( E 2h ) (80 J m –2 ) under an optimal temperature range. An average E 2h value of 59.4 J m –2 is obtained over the course of a week of operation. A wearable device consisting of 24 i-TE cells can generate a high voltage of 2.8 V and an instantaneous output power of 68 µW by harvesting body heat. A simple and easy-to-operate electrode optimization strategy is provided here to increase the long-term output power performance of i-TE cells. This work represents a promising approach to develop reliable and green power sources for IoT sensors near room temperature.
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CRYSTENGCOMM
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2022
·Vol. 24
·期 17
·3217-3229
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Yang Tao,Xiaoting Liu,Yunping Zhoujin,Panpan Zhou,Sean Parkin,Tonglei Li,Ju Guo,Faquan Yu,Sihui Long
To probe the effect of substitution on the benzoic acid ring on the polymorphism of phenylaminobenzoic acids, five 3-methyl-2-(phenylamino)benzoic acids (MPABAs) were synthesized. A preliminary polymorph screen led to one form for compounds 1–4 and three forms and a solvate (5-I, 5-II, 5-III, and 5-S) for compound 5. This observation is similar to that of the structurally related compounds with no substitution on the benzoic acid ring. All crystal forms were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), and FT-IR spectroscopy. The polymorphs of compound 5 were investigated in detail experimentally and theoretically. A conformational scan provided insight into the origin of polymorphism of 5. NBO calculations confirmed the composition and nature of the sigma bond character of the two N–C bonds in 5. Hirshfeld analysis accounted for the major intermolecular interactions contributing to the overall stability of the crystals. It is clear that conformational flexibility alone doesn't lead to polymorphism, and substitution position and pattern are the real determinant of polymorphism in the investigated compounds.
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Catalysts
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 3
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Xinxing Gao,Qianqian Pei,Nianqing Zhu,Yi Mou,Jilei Liang,Xin Zhang,Shoushuai Feng
(S)-N-Boc-3-hydroxypiperidine is an important intermediate of the anticancer drug ibrutinib and is mainly synthesized by the asymmetric reduction catalyzed by ketoreductase coupled with glucose dehydrogenase at present. In this study, the coexpression recombinant strainsE. coli/pET28-K-rbs-G with single promoter andE. coli/pETDuet-K-G with double promoters were first constructed for the coexpression of ketoreductase and glucose dehydrogenase in the same cell. Then, the catalytic efficiency ofE. coli/pET28-K-rbs-G for synthesizing (S)-N-Boc-3-hydroxypiperidine was found to be higher than that ofE. coli/pETDuet-K-G due to the more balanced activity ratio and higher catalytic activity. On this basis, the catalytic conditions ofE. coli/pET28-K-rbs-G were further optimized, and finally both the conversion of the reaction and the optical purity of the product were higher than 99%. In the end, the cell-free extract was proved to be a better catalyst than the whole cell with the improved catalytic efficiency of different recombinant strains. This study developed a better coexpression strategy for ketoreductase and glucose dehydrogenase by investigating the effect of activity ratios and forms of the biocatalysts on the catalytic efficiency deeply, which provided a research basis for the efficient synthesis of chiral compounds.Keywords:(S)-N-Boc-3-hydroxypiperidine;coexpression strategy;activity ratio;ketoreductase;glucose dehydrogenase
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Journal of Advanced Dielectrics
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Chuan Chen,Yan Wang,Jiajiu Li,Chaofeng Wu,Guanrong Yang
A series of (100 − x ) Pb(Mg 1 / 3 Nb 2 / 3 ) O 3 − x PbTiO 3 (PMN − x PT, x = 24, 25, 26) ceramics were prepared by solid-state reaction technique using MgNb 2 O 6 precursor. The results of the detailed characterizations reveal that the content of PT has negligible influence on the grain size, and all samples possess the perovskite structure. As the PT content increases, the samples changed from the normal ferroelectric phase to the ergodic relaxor state at room temperature. As a result, PMN– x PT ceramics are endowed with electro-strain of 0.08% at a relatively low electric field of 2 kV/mm, and effective piezoelectric coefficient of 320 pm/V was obtained. Simultaneously, the PMN– x PT ceramics have exceptional pyroelectric performance, exhibiting a high pyroelectric coefficient p ∼ 5.5 – 6.3 × 10 − 8 C⋅cm − 2 ⋅K − 1 . This study demonstrates the great potential of PMN– x PT for piezoelectric and pyroelectric device applications.
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Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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2022
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Wang Yiming,Luo Wenqi,Lin Feng,Liu Wanguo,Gu Rui
Purpose: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severely crippling injury. Scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and suppressing inflammation to ameliorate secondary injury using biomaterials has turned into a promising strategy for SCI recuperation. Herein, epigallocatechin-3-gallate selenium nanoparticles (EGCG-Se NP) that scavenge ROS and attenuate inflammation were used for neuroprotection in SCI.Methods: EGCG-Se NP were arranged using a simple redox framework. The size, morphology, and chemical structure of the EGCG-Se NP were characterized. The protective effect of EGCG-Se NP for neuroprotection was examined in cell culture and in an SCI rat model.Results: EGCG-Se NP could promptly scavenge excess ROS and safeguard PC12 cells against H2O2-induced oxidative harm in vitro. After intravenous delivery in SCI rats, EGCG-Se NP significantly improved locomotor capacity and diminished the injury region by safeguarding neurons and myelin sheaths. Component studies showed that the main restorative impact of EGCG-Se NP was due to their ROS-scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties.Conclusion: This study showed the superior neuroprotective effect of EGCG-Se NP through ROS sequestration and anti-inflammatory capabilities. EGCG-Se NP could be a promising and effective treatment for SCI.
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Frontiers in Chemistry
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2022
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IF 5.545
Fan Zhang,Changqing Mao,Siyu Cao,Runchi Zhang,Yi Guo,Guifang Chen,Chang Feng
Bio-nanomicelles based on biomaterials such as nucleic acids, peptides, glycans, and lipids have developed rapidly in the field of bioanalysis. Although DNA and peptides have unique advantages, unfortunately, there are few bio-nanomicelles integrating DNA with peptides. Here, we designed a peptide-DNA hybrid bio-nanomicelle for the activity detection of caspase-3. The detection mechanism is based on caspase-3 specific recognition and cleavage of peptide substrates, which owns high sensitivity and selectivity. Under optimal conditions, the detection of caspase-3 activity can be achieved using our designed bio-nanomicelles and the detection limit is 0.72 nM. Furthermore, the proposed method was also successfully applied for the detection of caspase-3 in cell lysate samples after apoptosis-inducing.
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WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
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2022
·Vol. 38
·期 8
·1-11
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IF 4.253
Xue Kai,Liu Chun-Li,Yang Yankun,Liu Xiuxia,Zhan Jinling,Bai Zhonghu
d -allulose is a rare low-calorie sugar that has many fundamental biological functions. d -allulose 3-epimerase from Agrobacterium tumefaciens (AT-DAEase) catalyzes the conversion of d -fructose to d -allulose. The enzyme has attracted considerable attention because of its mild catalytic properties. However, the bioconversion efficiency and reusability of AT-DAEase limit its industrial application. Magnetic metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have uniform pore sizes and large surface areas and can facilitate mass transport and enhance the capacity for enzyme immobilization. Here, we successfully encapsulated cobalt-type AT-DAEase into the cobalt-based magnetic MOF ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 using a self-assembly strategy. We confirmed the immobilization of enzyme AT-DAEase and characterized the enzymatic properties of the MOF-immobilized AT-DAEase@ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 . The AT-DAEase@ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles had higher catalytic activity (65.1 U mg −1 ) and bioconversion ratio (38.1%) than the free AT-DAEase. The optimal conditions for maximum enzyme activity of the AT-DAEase@ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles were 55 °C and pH 8.0, which were significantly higher than those of the free AT-DAEase (50 °C and pH 7.5). The AT-DAEase@ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles displayed significantly improved thermal stability and excellent recycling performance, with 80% retention of enzyme activity at a temperature range of 45–70 °C and > 45% of its initial activity after eight cycles of enzyme use. The AT-DAEase@ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles have great potential for large-scale industrial preparation of d -allulose by immobilizing cobalt-type AT-DAEase into magnetic MOF ZIF-67@Fe 3 O 4 .
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JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
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2022
·Vol. 169
·期 8
·087517
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IF 4.386
Shengnan Li,Xinhao Li,Liping Cao,Chaoxian Wang,Jintao Liang,Zhide Zhou,Guiyin Li
Glypican-3 (GPC3) is a serum marker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and has excellent specificity and sensitivity. Herein, the construction of an electrochemical aptasensor based on reduced graphene oxide-carboxymethyl chitosan-hemin-palladium nanoparticles (RGO-CMCS-Hemin/Pd NPs) and GPC3 aptamer (GPC3apt) has the function of GPC3 identification and analysis. RGO-CMCS-Hemin/Pd NPs has excellent biocompatibility, large specific surface area and good electrical conductivity, which is not only used as advanced sensing materials to modify the electrode surface to reduce the resistance and increase the signal amplitude, but also used as an electroactive substance to provide electrical signals. GPC3apt as a biometric element makes the aptasensor has good specificity and sensitivity. The GPC3apt can combine with GPC3 and form GPC3-aptamer conjugation, which increases the electron transfer impedance and changes the electrical signal. Under the optimum conditions, the aptasensor had a good linear relationship with the GPC3 concentration in the range of 1.0–100.0 ng ml−1 with R2 of 0.9573. The lower limit of detection was 1.0 ng ml−1. When the aptasensor was applied to GPC3 detection in human serum samples, the recovery was 93.73%–118.83%. In addition, the GPC3 aptasensor has excellent specificity, reproducibility and stability, which is anticipated to be applied for the clinical detection of GPC3.
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Microbiology Spectrum
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2022
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Lujun Yin,Ping-Ping Zhang,Wei Wang,Shi Tang,Shi-Ming Deng,Ai-Qun Jia
Serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) is an environmental bacterium that causes infections with high morbidity and mortality. Notably, infections caused by multidrug-resistant S. marcescens have become a global public health issue. Therefore, the discovery of promising compounds to reduce the virulence of pathogens and restore antibiotic activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria is critical. Quorum sensing (QS) regulates virulence factors and biofilm formation of microorganisms to increase their pathogenicity and is, therefore, an important factor in the formation of multidrug resistance. In this study, we found that 3-phenylpropan-1-amine (3-PPA) inhibited S. marcescens NJ01 biofilm formation and virulence factors, including prodigiosin, protease, lipase, hemolysin, and swimming. The combination of 3-PPA (50.0 μg/mL) and ofloxacin (0.2 μg/mL) enhanced S. marcescens NJ01 sensitivity to ofloxacin. Based on crystalline violet staining, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), 3-PPA (50.0 μg/mL) reduced S. marcescens NJ01 biofilm formation by 48%. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) showed that 3-PPA regulated the expression of virulence- and biofilm-related genes fimA, fimC, bsmB, pigP, flhC, flhD, and sodB. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) indicated that 3-PPA affected intracellular metabolites of S. marcescens NJ01, leading to reduce metabolic activity. These results suggested that 3-PPA inhibits the pathogenicity of S. marcescens NJ01 by occluding QS. Thus, 3-PPA is feasible as an ofloxacin adjuvant to overcome multidrug-resistant S. marcescens and improve the treatment of intractable infections.IMPORTANCE Multidrug-resistant bacteria have become a major threat to global public health, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Bacterial virulence factors and biofilms, which are regulated by quorum sensing (QS), are the primary causes of multidrug resistance. In this study, 3-PPA reduced virulence factors and eliminated biofilm formation by inhibiting QS in S. marcescens NJ01 bacteria, without affecting bacterial growth, thus restoring sensitivity to ofloxacin. Thus, the discovery of compounds that can restore antibiotic activity against bacteria is a promising strategy to mitigate multidrug resistance in pathogens.
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