"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"is a course that focuses on the traditional cooking skills of Sichuan Province in China.It covers not only the historical and cultural background of Sichuan cuisine,but also t..."Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"is a course that focuses on the traditional cooking skills of Sichuan Province in China.It covers not only the historical and cultural background of Sichuan cuisine,but also the cooking techniques,ingredients selection,seasoning skills and dish innovation of Sichuan cuisine.Doing a good job in the teaching of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"is of great significance to the cultivation and reserve of culinary professionals in China,and also has an important impact on students'employment competitiveness.Under the background of"new engineering education",the course reform of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"was carried out in terms of the construction of teaching staff,teaching methods,students'participation degree and the innovation of course content,and specific reform suggestions were put forward,hoping to effectively promote the sustainable development of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"and effectively improve the teaching quality.展开更多
As an important professional course of culinary majors,the reform of teaching contents and methods is of great significance to stimulating students creativity and enhancing their engineering practice ability.Based on ...As an important professional course of culinary majors,the reform of teaching contents and methods is of great significance to stimulating students creativity and enhancing their engineering practice ability.Based on the concept of engineering education,this paper explored the integration of engineering thinking into traditional cooking teaching,in order to cultivate students innovative thinking and practical ability,and a teaching mode reform scheme of"theory-practice-innovation"was put forward.This study put forward a set of systematic curriculum reform scheme and preliminarily evaluated its implementation effect by introducing engineering thinking,modern technology and interdisciplinary knowledge.展开更多
Chickpea(Cicer arietinum Linn.)is a widely cultivated edible legume worldwide.Starch is the major carbohydrate in chickpea seeds and amounts up to 50%of the dry matter.Compared with other legume starches and cereal st...Chickpea(Cicer arietinum Linn.)is a widely cultivated edible legume worldwide.Starch is the major carbohydrate in chickpea seeds and amounts up to 50%of the dry matter.Compared with other legume starches and cereal starches,there is a lack of systematic review on chickpea starch.Herein,this review summarized the extraction,composition,structure,properties,modification and food uses of chickpea starch.Literatures showed that chickpea starch exhibited unique molecular structures and functional properties differed from other starches from legumes,cereal and tubers.Moreover,chickpea starch has been found to have remarkable resistance to digestion.The chickpea resistant starch showed prebiotic effect and potential health benefits.To date,chickpea starch has been modified by physical,chemical,biological and dual modification methods to change its functional properties such as swelling power,solubility,thermal,pasting,gel textural properties,and digestibility,which are essential to widen its applications.In food sectors,chickpea starch could be used as fillings,thickeners,gelling agents or a source of resistant starch in various formulated foods.In the end,suggestions on how to deeply understand and exploit chickpea starch are proposed.展开更多
Trehalose is an autophagy-promoting disaccharide,which can improve and delay chronic diseases like neurodegenerative diseases and atherosclerosis,but its bioavailability is severely restricted by endogenous trehalase ...Trehalose is an autophagy-promoting disaccharide,which can improve and delay chronic diseases like neurodegenerative diseases and atherosclerosis,but its bioavailability is severely restricted by endogenous trehalase in mammals.Trehalase inhibitor is a promising and effective way to enhance trehalose bioavailability by preventing trehalose from hydrolyzing.However,previously reported trehalase inhibitors still face safety of long-term use and promiscuous inhibition on intestinal glycosidases.This study carried out a high-throughput virtual screening through molecular pool-based molecular docking combined with in vitro inhibition experiments to screen trehalase inhibitors naturally derived from foods.Out of 1769 small molecules,which include 115 analogs of trehalose,natural monosaccharides,disaccharides,trisaccharides,imidazoles and their derivatives,as well as 20 natural amino acids and their 400 dipeptides,isomaltose,α-isomaltulose,and isomaltitol exhibited the best inhibitory activities,beyond as traditional sweetener and prebiotic.Best of all,isomaltose showed the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)and inhibition constant(Ki)values on trehalase of 5.59 and(2.1760±0.3431)mmol/L,respectively.Moreover,isomaltose was resistant to the simulated digestive environment and did not affect intestinal glycosidases such asα-glucosidase and glucoamylase,making it a reliable edible candidate for a trehalase inhibitor.This study provides new insights into the virtual screening-based identification of new food-derived trehalase inhibitors for enhanced integrity and bioavailability of orally administered trehalose,especially repurposing a prebiotic for another new use as trehalase inhibitor.展开更多
The extensive use of polymeric materials in single-use packaging has driven the need to develop biodegradable alternatives.This study investigates the incorporation of graphene oxide(GO)and Moringa oleifera seed oil(M...The extensive use of polymeric materials in single-use packaging has driven the need to develop biodegradable alternatives.This study investigates the incorporation of graphene oxide(GO)and Moringa oleifera seed oil(MOSO)into a gelatin matrix to create polymer films and evaluate their potential as active packaging materials.The properties of these films were evaluated using structural,thermal,mechanical,optical,and physicochemical methods to determine their suitability for food packaging applications.The results showed that GO and MOSO were homogeneously dispersed in the gelatin matrix,forming colloidal particles(around 5μm in diameter).The addition of GO increased opacity by approximately 20 times the base value while MOSO affected light transmittance without impacting opacity.Mechanical properties were affected differently,GO acted as a crosslinking agent reducing elongation and increasing tensile strength at break,on the other hand MOSO acted as a plasticizer,making films more plastic increasing elongation a 30%.These effects counteracted each other,and similar behavior was recorded in differential scanning calorimetry.The films exhibited an improved water vapor resistance,which is crucial for food packaging.These findings indicate that the incorporation of GO and MOSO into a gelatin matrix may produce biodegradable polymer films with enhanced properties,suitable for active packaging in the food industry.展开更多
Aflatoxin B_(1)(AFB_(1))is a naturally-occurring mycotoxin and recognized as the most toxic foodborne toxin,particularly causing damages to kidney.Glomerular podocytes are terminally differentiated epithelial cells.AF...Aflatoxin B_(1)(AFB_(1))is a naturally-occurring mycotoxin and recognized as the most toxic foodborne toxin,particularly causing damages to kidney.Glomerular podocytes are terminally differentiated epithelial cells.AFB_(1)induces podocyte inflammation,proteinuria and renal dysfunction.Studying the mechanism of AFB_(1)-induced podocyte inflammation and murine kidney dysfunction,we detected that AFB_(1)increased ubiquitindependent degradation of the transcription factor RelA through enhanced interaction of RelA with E3 ubiquitin ligase tripartite motif containing 7(TRIM7)in mouse podocyte clone-5(MPC-5)and mouse glomeruli.Reduction of RelA resulted in decreasing microRNA-9(miR-9)and activating the chemokine receptor 4(CXCR4),thioredoxin interacting protein(TXNIP),and NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3)signaling axis(CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway),leading to podocyte inflammation.We also determined that downregulation of miR-9 led to CXCR4 expression and the downstream TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway activation.Overexpression of miR-9 or deletion of CXCR4 suppressed AFB_(1)-induced CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway,resulting in alleviating podocyte inflammation and kidney dysfunction.Our findings indicated that ubiquitin-dependent proteolysis of RelA,downregulation of miR-9,and activation of CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway played an essential role in AFB_(1)-induced glomerular podocyte inflammation.Our study revealed a novel mechanism,via RelA,for the control of AFB_(1)’s nephrotoxicity,leading to an effective protection of food safety and public health.展开更多
BACKGROUND Simulated microgravity environment can lead to gastrointestinal motility disturbance.The pathogenesis of gastrointestinal motility disorders is closely related to the stem cell factor(SCF)/c-kit signaling p...BACKGROUND Simulated microgravity environment can lead to gastrointestinal motility disturbance.The pathogenesis of gastrointestinal motility disorders is closely related to the stem cell factor(SCF)/c-kit signaling pathway associated with intestinal flora and Cajal stromal cells.Moreover,intestinal flora can also affect the regulation of SCF/c-kit signaling pathway,thus affecting the expression of Cajal stromal cells.Cajal cells are the pacemakers of gastrointestinal motility.AIM To investigate the effects of Bifidobacterium lactis(B.lactis)BLa80 on the intestinal flora of rats in simulated microgravity and on the gastrointestinal motility-related SCF/c-kit pathway.METHODS The internationally recognized tail suspension animal model was used to simulate the microgravity environment,and 30 rats were randomly divided into control group,tail suspension group and drug administration tail suspension group with 10 rats in each group for a total of 28 days.The tail group was given B.lactis BLa80 by intragastric administration,and the other two groups were given water intragastric administration,the concentration of intragastric administration was 0.1 g/mL,and each rat was 1 mL/day.Hematoxylin&eosin staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in each segment of the intestine of each group,and the expression levels of SCF,c-kit,extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)and p-ERK in the gastric antrum of each group were detected by Western blotting and PCR.The fecal flora and mucosal flora of rats in each group were detected by 16S rRNA.RESULTS Simulated microgravity resulted in severe exfoliation of villi of duodenum,jejunum and ileum in rats,marked damage,increased space between villi,loose arrangement,shortened columnar epithelium of colon,less folds,narrower mucosal thickness,reduced goblet cell number and crypts,and significant improvement after probiotic intervention.Simulated microgravity reduced the expressions of SCF and c-kit,and increased the expressions of ERK and P-ERK in the gastric antrum of rats.However,after probiotic intervention,the expressions of SCF and ckit were increased,while the expressions of ERK and P-ERK were decreased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).In addition,simulated microgravity can reduce the operational taxonomic unit(OTU)of the overall intestinal flora of rats,B.lactis BLa80 can increase the OTU of rats,simulated microgravity can reduce the overall richness and diversity of stool flora of rats,increase the abundance of firmicutes in stool flora of rats,and reduce the abundance of Bacteroides in stool flora of rats,most of which are mainly beneficial bacteria.Simulated microgravity can increase the overall richness and diversity of mucosal flora,increase the abundance of Bacteroides and Desulphurides in the rat mucosal flora,and decrease the abundance of firmicutes,most of which are proteobacteria.After probiotics intervention,the overall Bacteroidetes trend in simulated microgravity rats was increased.CONCLUSION B.lactis BLa80 can ameliorate intestinal mucosal injury,regulate intestinal flora,inhibit ERK expression,and activate the SCF/c-kit signaling pathway,which may have a facilitating effect on gastrointestinal motility in simulated microgravity rats.展开更多
The rapid development of 5G communication technology and smart electronic and electrical equipment will inevitably lead to electromagnetic radiation pollution.Enriching heterointerface polarization relaxation through ...The rapid development of 5G communication technology and smart electronic and electrical equipment will inevitably lead to electromagnetic radiation pollution.Enriching heterointerface polarization relaxation through nanostructure design and interface modifica-tion has proven to be an effective strategy to obtain efficient electromagnetic wave absorption.Here,this work implements an innovative method that combines biomimetic honeycomb superstructure to constrain hierarchical porous heterostructure composed of Co/CoO nano-particles to improve the interfacial polarization intensity.The method effectively controlled the absorption efficiency of Co^(2+)through de-lignification modification of bamboo,and combined with the bionic carbon-based natural hierarchical porous structure to achieve uniform dispersion of nanoparticles,which is conducive to the in-depth construction of heterogeneous interfaces.In addition,the multiphase struc-ture brought about by high-temperature pyrolysis provides the best dielectric loss and impedance matching for the material.Therefore,the obtained bamboo-based Co/CoO multiphase composite showed excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance,achieving excel-lent reflection loss(RL)of-79 dB and effective absorption band width of 4.12 GHz(6.84-10.96 GHz)at low load of 15wt%.Among them,the material’s optimal radar cross-section(RCS)reduction value can reach 31.9 dB·m^(2).This work provides a new approach to the micro-control and comprehensive optimization of macro-design of microwave absorbers,and offers new ideas for the high-value utiliza-tion of biomass materials.展开更多
Background Meat originating from the spent hen is an important source of poultry meat production;however,multiple factors cause the decline in the meat quality of spent hens.Chinese herbs have been widely used as medi...Background Meat originating from the spent hen is an important source of poultry meat production;however,multiple factors cause the decline in the meat quality of spent hens.Chinese herbs have been widely used as medi-cine for a long time to prevent diseases and as nutrient supplements to improve the product quality.This experi-ment explored the effects of adding 1.0%Chinese herbal formula(CHF,including 0.30%Leonurus japonicus Houtt.,0.20%Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.,0.25%Ligustrum lucidum Ait.,and 0.25%Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.)for 120 d to the spent hens’diet through metabolomics,network pharmacology,and microbiome strategies.Results The results indicated that CHF supplementation improved the meat quality by reducing drip loss(P<0.05),b*value(P=0.058),and shear force(P=0.099)and increasing cooked meat percentage(P=0.054)and dry matter(P<0.05)of breast muscle.The addition of CHF improved the nutritional value of breast muscle by increasing(P<0.05)the content of C18:2n-6,n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFA),total PUFA,PUFA-to-saturated fatty acids(SFA)ratio,and hypocholesterolemic-to-hypercholesterolemic ratio,and tending to increase serine content(P=0.069).The targeted metabolomics analysis revealed that the biosynthesis of SFA,linoleic acid metabolism,fatty acid degradation,fatty acid elongation,and fatty acid biosynthesis pathways were enriched by CHF supplementation.Furthermore,the network pharmacology analysis indicated that CHF was closely associated with oxidative stress and lipid metabo-lism.The CHF supplementation increased the glutathione peroxidase level(P<0.05)and upregulated gene expres-sion related to the Nrf2 pathway(including HO-1,P<0.05;Nrf2,P=0.098;CAT,P=0.060;GPX1,P=0.063;and SOD2,P=0.052)and lipid metabolism(including PPARγ,P<0.05;SREBP1,P=0.059;and CPT1A,P=0.058).Additionally,CHF supplementation increased Firmicutes and decreased Bacteroidetes,Spirochaetes,and Synergistetes abundances(P<0.05),which may contribute to better meat quality.Conclusions Our results suggest that CHF supplementation improved the quality and nutritional value of meat,which will provide a theoretical basis for the utilization of CHF as a feed additive in spent hens’diets.展开更多
The genetic basis for Gossypium hirsutum race latifolium,the putative ancestor of cultivated upland cotton,emerging from the semi-wild races to be domesticated into cultivated upland cotton is unknown.Here,we reported...The genetic basis for Gossypium hirsutum race latifolium,the putative ancestor of cultivated upland cotton,emerging from the semi-wild races to be domesticated into cultivated upland cotton is unknown.Here,we reported a high-quality genome assembly of G.latifolium.Comparative genome analyses revealed substantial variations in both gene group composition and genomic sequences across 13 cotton genomes,including the expansion of photosynthesis-related gene groups in G.latifolium compared with other races and the pivotal contribution of structural variations(SVs)to G.hirsutum domestication.Based on the resequencing reads and constructed pan-genome of upland cotton,co-selection regions and SVs with significant frequency differences among different populations were identified.Genes located in these regions or affected by these variations may characterize the differences between G.latifolium and other races,and could be involved in maintenance of upland cotton domestication phenotypes.These findings may assist in mining genes for upland cotton improvement and improving the understanding of the genetic basis of upland cotton domestication.展开更多
Xylo-oligosaccharides(XOSs)are a category of functional oligosaccharides primarily composed of 2-7 xylose units linked byβ-1,4 glycosidic bonds.They are recognized as soluble dietary fibers with prebiotic properties....Xylo-oligosaccharides(XOSs)are a category of functional oligosaccharides primarily composed of 2-7 xylose units linked byβ-1,4 glycosidic bonds.They are recognized as soluble dietary fibers with prebiotic properties.Recently, there has been significant interest in manufacturing XOSs from xylan extracted from lignocellulosic biomass using enzyme catalysis under mild conditions. In this work, the arabinofuranosidase Abf62A gene was cloned from Aspergillus usamii genomic DNA through sequential molecular processes and expressed in Pichia pastoris X33. The xylan (100 g/L) extracted xylan in wheat straw (WS) was biologically hydrolyzed into 50.32 g/L of XOSs by xylanase Xyn11A (300 U/g substrate) and arabinofuranase Abf62A (20 U/g substrate), which indicated a notable synergistic effect compared to the 34.42 g/L XOSs produced via Xyn11A. The 50.32 g/L of XOSs products comprised xylobiose (31.71 g/L), xylotriose (15.92 g/L), xylotetraose (1.65 g/L) and xylopentaose (1.04 g/L). Notably, the combined content of xylobiose and xylotriose accounted for up to 94.7%. The XOSs purified from the enzyme hydrolysate could effectually scavenge free radicals, and the antioxidant activity was more than 90%. In summary, XOSs were biologically manufactured from wheat straw xylan through the synergistic biocatalysis via xylanase and arabinofuranosidase Abf62A in a green and sustainable way, rending one kind of prebiotic oligosaccharides with substantial positive effects on human and animal health.展开更多
Depression poses a considerable threat to global health,underscoring the critical need for safe treatments.Because of its homology of medicine and food,Gardeniae Fructus is widely used in clinical and everyday life co...Depression poses a considerable threat to global health,underscoring the critical need for safe treatments.Because of its homology of medicine and food,Gardeniae Fructus is widely used in clinical and everyday life contexts.Gardeniae Fructus oil(OGF)is a waste byproduct of the food industry with promising recycling potential.While previous research has demonstrated the antidepressant effects of OGF,the precise mechanism remains unclear.To fill this gap in the literature,this paper elucidates the composition and potential antidepressant mechanism of OGF.According to the results,OGF is mainly composed of fatty acids and unsaponifiable matter.OGF could effectively attenuate depression-like behaviors in mice with chronic unpredictable mild stress by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.Mechanisms include improving gut dysbiosis,regulating short-chain fatty acids,protecting the intestinal barrier function,reducing hippocampal damage,and alleviating neuroinflammation by inhibiting the activation of the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway.Fecal microbiota transplantation experiments confirmed the involvement of the gut microbiota in the modulation of depression-like behavior by OGF.This study establishes the antidepressant effects of OGF as well as the underlying mechanism,demonstrating its potential as a novel dietary intervention for depression treatment.展开更多
Nature fermented dry-cured hams may be contaminated by ochratoxin A(OTA)due to the colonization of OTA-producing fungi.Yeast plays essential roles in the formation of the special flavor of ham as well as the potential...Nature fermented dry-cured hams may be contaminated by ochratoxin A(OTA)due to the colonization of OTA-producing fungi.Yeast plays essential roles in the formation of the special flavor of ham as well as the potential to retard OTA biosynthesis.In this study,the yeast diversity of Panxian hams fermented from 1 year to 2 years was investigated,revealing a total of 9 yeast genera.The dominant genus switched from Debaryomyces hansenii to Yamadazyma triangularis,while the yeast diversity increased with the prolongation of the fermentation period.Notably,Yarrawia lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 was identified as a biocontrol yeast strain that can effectively inhibit the OTA biosynthesis up to 82%in OTA-producing modeling media and 55%in ham media when cocultivated with a previously identified OTA producing fungi from Panxian ham,specifically Aspergillus niger A-8.The double-plate methods experiment unveiled that Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 can only inhibit the growth of A.niger A-8 under the anoxic conditions.Characteristics of Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 were explored,showing its ability to grow at wide range of temperature(18-33℃)and pH levels(pH 3-12).Additionally,it exhibited tolerance to high salt conditions(8%)and demonstrated lipolysis ability without hemolytic ability.These findings indicate the great potential of Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 to be applied in the fermentation of Panxian ham as a biocontrol strain.展开更多
Hyperuricemia(HUA)is characterized by elevated levels of uric acid(UA)in the bloodstream,resulting from either excessive production or insufficient excretion of UA within the body.If left untreated,progressive or pers...Hyperuricemia(HUA)is characterized by elevated levels of uric acid(UA)in the bloodstream,resulting from either excessive production or insufficient excretion of UA within the body.If left untreated,progressive or persistent HUA can lead to gout,causing significant harm to human health.Lactic acid bacteria(LAB),generally recognized as safe(GRAS)probiotics,have been shown to alleviate symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease while supporting overall bodily functions and health.Recently,LAB has emerged as a potentially safe,cost-effective and efficient treatment for HUA.This comprehensive review aims to explore the current literature on the mechanisms through which LAB controls HUA.These mechanisms include suppressing purine metabolism,absorbing purine compounds,modulating microbiota to maintain host global purine homeostasis,reducing intestinal permeability,producing metabolites that alleviate HUA symptoms,promoting the expression of urate excretory proteins and inhibiting the expression of urate reabsorption proteins.The findings presented in this review provide a framework for further investigation into how probiotic LAB can alleviate HUA by influencing UA metabolism and elucidating their underlying action mechanisms.展开更多
Angelica sinensis,a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb with the unique property of being both a medicine and an edible plant,has been widely used for promoting blood circulation,modulating immunity,and reli...Angelica sinensis,a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb with the unique property of being both a medicine and an edible plant,has been widely used for promoting blood circulation,modulating immunity,and relieving pain.This review comprehensively investigates the extraction methods,structural characteristics,and biological activities of its primary bioactive components,such as polysaccharides,volatile oils,organic acids,and flavonoids.The biosynthesis pathways of these compounds,along with the key enzymes and transcription factors involved,are investigated to understand the factors influencing their synthesis and accumulation.Additionally,the biological activities of A.sinensis,including hepatoprotective,anti-inflammatory,immunemodulatory,anti-tumor,circulatory benefits,and neuroprotection,along with their underlying mechanisms are introduced.These findings provide a solid foundation for the development of A.sinensis as a valuable resource in functional foods and pharmaceutical products.展开更多
Legume foods are not only trendy but also rich in nutrients and offer unique health benefits.Nevertheless,allergies to soy and other legumes have emerged as critical issues in food safety,presenting significant challe...Legume foods are not only trendy but also rich in nutrients and offer unique health benefits.Nevertheless,allergies to soy and other legumes have emerged as critical issues in food safety,presenting significant challenges to the food processing industry and impacting consumer health.The complexity of legume allergens,coupled with inadequate allergen identification methods and the absence of robust detection and evaluation systems,complicates the management of these allergens.Here,we provide a comprehensive and critical review,mentioning various aspects related to legume allergies,including the types of legume allergens,the mechanisms behind these allergies,and the immunoglobulin E(Ig E)-binding epitopes involved,summarizing and discussing the detection techniques and the impact of different processing techniques on sensitization to legume proteins.Furthermore,this paper provides an overview of research advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for legume allergens and discusses current challenges and prospects for studying legume allergens.展开更多
Excessive production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and bacterial infection are intractable obstacles for wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers.Here,we devised a novel approach using a multifunctional hydrogel to achi...Excessive production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and bacterial infection are intractable obstacles for wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers.Here,we devised a novel approach using a multifunctional hydrogel to achieve self-cascade glucose depletion and ROS scavenging,thereby modifying the diabetic wound microenvironment.In this study,using polyvinyl alcohol(PVA),borax,oligomeric proanthocyanidins(OPC),and nanozymes(AuPt@PDA),a PVA/Borax/OPC/AuPt@PDA(PBON)hydrogel was prepared by a one-step process.The PBON hydrogel combined with near-infrared(NIR)treatment can match the complicated and changeable microenvironment in the diabetic high-mobility region through glucose depletion,ROS scavenging,photothermal therapy(photothermal conversion 81.9%),and deformation adaptation,thus promoting wound healing close to the hip in diabetic mice through angiogenesis and epidermal regeneration by collagen deposition.This approach provides a simple,safe,and efficient treatment for diabetic wounds in mobile regions.展开更多
The aim of this study is to observe the therapeutic effect of Inonotus Obliquus Polysaccharide(IOP)on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis(CNP)and its effect on the helper T cells(Th17)and regulatory T cells(Treg)immune i...The aim of this study is to observe the therapeutic effect of Inonotus Obliquus Polysaccharide(IOP)on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis(CNP)and its effect on the helper T cells(Th17)and regulatory T cells(Treg)immune imbalance.The CNP rat models established by injecting Xiaozhiling injection were randomly divided into the model group,cernilton(40 mg/kg,i.g.)group and low-dose(35 mg/kg,i.g.),medium-dose(70 mg/kg,i.g.)and high-dose(140 mg/kg,i.g.)groups,with the same volume of saline injected into the same site as the control group.The prostate’s wet weight and body mass served as the basis for calculating the prostate index.The serum level of prostate-specific antigen(PSA)was detected by ELISA and the histopathology of prostate tissue was detected by HE staining.The protein expression of Foxp3,ROR-γt and STAT3 in rat prostatic tissue was determined by Western blot.The levels of Th17 and Treg cells infiltrated into the spleen were measured by flow cytometry.The results showed that treatment with IOP significantly reduced the levels of prostate index and serum PSA,and attenuated the pathological injury of the prostate tissue induced by CNP.With respect to samples induced by CNP alone,IOP treatment repressed the increased mRNA levels of IL-6,IL-17,IL-21,IL-23,ROR-γt and STAT3 in prostate tissue,while increasing the mRNA levels of IL-10,TGF-βand Foxp3 in prostate tissue.Meanwhile,IOP treatment attenuated the upregulation of the protein expression levels of ROR-γt and STAT3 in prostate tissue.Additionally,the protein expression of Foxp3 in prostate tissue was increased in the IOP-treated group.Flow cytometry analysis further demonstrated that IOP treatment regulated the balance between Th17 and Treg cells in the spleen in rat with CNP.Our study is the first to elucidate that IOP has significant therapeutic effects on CNP through regulation of Th17/Treg balance.Collectively,the study provides evidence for the potential of IOP to treat CNP.展开更多
The oxophilicity of metal oxides is usually utilized to improve the ammonia oxidation reaction(AOR)activity of Pt-based catalysts.But the effect of strong interaction between Pt and metal oxides on AOR is not studied....The oxophilicity of metal oxides is usually utilized to improve the ammonia oxidation reaction(AOR)activity of Pt-based catalysts.But the effect of strong interaction between Pt and metal oxides on AOR is not studied.Herein,experimental and density functional theory calculation results indicate that a strong interaction is built between Pt and reducible CeOx by high-temperature reduction,which induces the electronic interaction due to the difference of work fu nction,then optimizing the competitive adsorption behavior of*OH and*NH_(3)based on hard-soft acid-base principle.Accordingly,the optimal sample achieves an AOR peak current density of 329 mA mg_(Pt)^(-1),which is 2.4 times that of Pt.Meanwhile,it also shows satisfied hydrogen evolution reaction activity with an overpotential of only 24.3 mV at-10 mA cm^(-2)due to the optimization of*H adsorption energy on Pt by CeO_(x).Therefore,this work proposes an AOR activity enhancement mechanism of metal oxides in terms of the strong interaction,and sheds light on developing effective bifunctional catalysts for ammonia electrolysis.展开更多
High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported...High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported to ameliorate diet-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and metabolic disorders.However,the combined effect of PJ and inulin on HFD-induced metabolic disorders has not been elucidated.In current study,we found that the combination of PJ and inulin prevent HFD-induced obesity,dyslipidemia,and gut microbiota dysbiosis.Moreover,the fecal levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced by inulin were increased after inulin combined with PJ.The levels of pomegranate polyphenol metabolites produced by PJ were also increased after PJ combined with inulin,especially pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the presence of inulin enhance the absorption level of urolithin A.Fecal metabolomic analysis found that PJ combined with inulin alter the metabolic status compared with PJ.It was also showed that the levels of SCFAs and pomegranate polyphenol metabolites among groups were correlated with gut microbiota and metabolic disorders indicators.Our results suggested that PJ combined with inulin prevent HFD-induced metabolic disorders,which may be attributed to the promotion of mutual metabolic transformation and absorption of PJ and inulin by gut microbiota.展开更多
文摘"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"is a course that focuses on the traditional cooking skills of Sichuan Province in China.It covers not only the historical and cultural background of Sichuan cuisine,but also the cooking techniques,ingredients selection,seasoning skills and dish innovation of Sichuan cuisine.Doing a good job in the teaching of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"is of great significance to the cultivation and reserve of culinary professionals in China,and also has an important impact on students'employment competitiveness.Under the background of"new engineering education",the course reform of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"was carried out in terms of the construction of teaching staff,teaching methods,students'participation degree and the innovation of course content,and specific reform suggestions were put forward,hoping to effectively promote the sustainable development of"Sichuan Cuisine Cooking Skills"and effectively improve the teaching quality.
文摘As an important professional course of culinary majors,the reform of teaching contents and methods is of great significance to stimulating students creativity and enhancing their engineering practice ability.Based on the concept of engineering education,this paper explored the integration of engineering thinking into traditional cooking teaching,in order to cultivate students innovative thinking and practical ability,and a teaching mode reform scheme of"theory-practice-innovation"was put forward.This study put forward a set of systematic curriculum reform scheme and preliminarily evaluated its implementation effect by introducing engineering thinking,modern technology and interdisciplinary knowledge.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32272239)Demonstration Project of Sichuan Province for the Transfer and Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements(2024ZHCG0079)+1 种基金Chongqing Technological Innovation Alliance for Agricultural Products Processing Industry(CTIA-APPI 2024-2-1)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD2100101).
文摘Chickpea(Cicer arietinum Linn.)is a widely cultivated edible legume worldwide.Starch is the major carbohydrate in chickpea seeds and amounts up to 50%of the dry matter.Compared with other legume starches and cereal starches,there is a lack of systematic review on chickpea starch.Herein,this review summarized the extraction,composition,structure,properties,modification and food uses of chickpea starch.Literatures showed that chickpea starch exhibited unique molecular structures and functional properties differed from other starches from legumes,cereal and tubers.Moreover,chickpea starch has been found to have remarkable resistance to digestion.The chickpea resistant starch showed prebiotic effect and potential health benefits.To date,chickpea starch has been modified by physical,chemical,biological and dual modification methods to change its functional properties such as swelling power,solubility,thermal,pasting,gel textural properties,and digestibility,which are essential to widen its applications.In food sectors,chickpea starch could be used as fillings,thickeners,gelling agents or a source of resistant starch in various formulated foods.In the end,suggestions on how to deeply understand and exploit chickpea starch are proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32360564)the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(2021AA17011)the Nanning Government Specially-invited Expert Program,and Guangxi University Natural Science and Technological Innovation Development Multiplication Plan Project(2022BZRC010).
文摘Trehalose is an autophagy-promoting disaccharide,which can improve and delay chronic diseases like neurodegenerative diseases and atherosclerosis,but its bioavailability is severely restricted by endogenous trehalase in mammals.Trehalase inhibitor is a promising and effective way to enhance trehalose bioavailability by preventing trehalose from hydrolyzing.However,previously reported trehalase inhibitors still face safety of long-term use and promiscuous inhibition on intestinal glycosidases.This study carried out a high-throughput virtual screening through molecular pool-based molecular docking combined with in vitro inhibition experiments to screen trehalase inhibitors naturally derived from foods.Out of 1769 small molecules,which include 115 analogs of trehalose,natural monosaccharides,disaccharides,trisaccharides,imidazoles and their derivatives,as well as 20 natural amino acids and their 400 dipeptides,isomaltose,α-isomaltulose,and isomaltitol exhibited the best inhibitory activities,beyond as traditional sweetener and prebiotic.Best of all,isomaltose showed the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)and inhibition constant(Ki)values on trehalase of 5.59 and(2.1760±0.3431)mmol/L,respectively.Moreover,isomaltose was resistant to the simulated digestive environment and did not affect intestinal glycosidases such asα-glucosidase and glucoamylase,making it a reliable edible candidate for a trehalase inhibitor.This study provides new insights into the virtual screening-based identification of new food-derived trehalase inhibitors for enhanced integrity and bioavailability of orally administered trehalose,especially repurposing a prebiotic for another new use as trehalase inhibitor.
基金the University of Cartagena for funding through the Strengthening Project Acta 048-2023.
文摘The extensive use of polymeric materials in single-use packaging has driven the need to develop biodegradable alternatives.This study investigates the incorporation of graphene oxide(GO)and Moringa oleifera seed oil(MOSO)into a gelatin matrix to create polymer films and evaluate their potential as active packaging materials.The properties of these films were evaluated using structural,thermal,mechanical,optical,and physicochemical methods to determine their suitability for food packaging applications.The results showed that GO and MOSO were homogeneously dispersed in the gelatin matrix,forming colloidal particles(around 5μm in diameter).The addition of GO increased opacity by approximately 20 times the base value while MOSO affected light transmittance without impacting opacity.Mechanical properties were affected differently,GO acted as a crosslinking agent reducing elongation and increasing tensile strength at break,on the other hand MOSO acted as a plasticizer,making films more plastic increasing elongation a 30%.These effects counteracted each other,and similar behavior was recorded in differential scanning calorimetry.The films exhibited an improved water vapor resistance,which is crucial for food packaging.These findings indicate that the incorporation of GO and MOSO into a gelatin matrix may produce biodegradable polymer films with enhanced properties,suitable for active packaging in the food industry.
基金funded by Suzhou Science and Technology Council(SNG201907)Universities Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(20KJB330002)+6 种基金General Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M711369)the Startup Funding of Soochow University,Jiangsu Province-Suzhou Science and Technology Planning Project(SL T201917)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32172922,31972741)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20211216,BK20221091)the Startup Funding of Hefei University of Technology(1302003712022058)China-CEEC Joint University Education Project(202010)the Excellence Project PrF UHK(2217/2022-2023)。
文摘Aflatoxin B_(1)(AFB_(1))is a naturally-occurring mycotoxin and recognized as the most toxic foodborne toxin,particularly causing damages to kidney.Glomerular podocytes are terminally differentiated epithelial cells.AFB_(1)induces podocyte inflammation,proteinuria and renal dysfunction.Studying the mechanism of AFB_(1)-induced podocyte inflammation and murine kidney dysfunction,we detected that AFB_(1)increased ubiquitindependent degradation of the transcription factor RelA through enhanced interaction of RelA with E3 ubiquitin ligase tripartite motif containing 7(TRIM7)in mouse podocyte clone-5(MPC-5)and mouse glomeruli.Reduction of RelA resulted in decreasing microRNA-9(miR-9)and activating the chemokine receptor 4(CXCR4),thioredoxin interacting protein(TXNIP),and NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 3(NLRP3)signaling axis(CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway),leading to podocyte inflammation.We also determined that downregulation of miR-9 led to CXCR4 expression and the downstream TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway activation.Overexpression of miR-9 or deletion of CXCR4 suppressed AFB_(1)-induced CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway,resulting in alleviating podocyte inflammation and kidney dysfunction.Our findings indicated that ubiquitin-dependent proteolysis of RelA,downregulation of miR-9,and activation of CXCR4/TXNIP/NLRP3 pathway played an essential role in AFB_(1)-induced glomerular podocyte inflammation.Our study revealed a novel mechanism,via RelA,for the control of AFB_(1)’s nephrotoxicity,leading to an effective protection of food safety and public health.
文摘BACKGROUND Simulated microgravity environment can lead to gastrointestinal motility disturbance.The pathogenesis of gastrointestinal motility disorders is closely related to the stem cell factor(SCF)/c-kit signaling pathway associated with intestinal flora and Cajal stromal cells.Moreover,intestinal flora can also affect the regulation of SCF/c-kit signaling pathway,thus affecting the expression of Cajal stromal cells.Cajal cells are the pacemakers of gastrointestinal motility.AIM To investigate the effects of Bifidobacterium lactis(B.lactis)BLa80 on the intestinal flora of rats in simulated microgravity and on the gastrointestinal motility-related SCF/c-kit pathway.METHODS The internationally recognized tail suspension animal model was used to simulate the microgravity environment,and 30 rats were randomly divided into control group,tail suspension group and drug administration tail suspension group with 10 rats in each group for a total of 28 days.The tail group was given B.lactis BLa80 by intragastric administration,and the other two groups were given water intragastric administration,the concentration of intragastric administration was 0.1 g/mL,and each rat was 1 mL/day.Hematoxylin&eosin staining was used to observe the histopathological changes in each segment of the intestine of each group,and the expression levels of SCF,c-kit,extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)and p-ERK in the gastric antrum of each group were detected by Western blotting and PCR.The fecal flora and mucosal flora of rats in each group were detected by 16S rRNA.RESULTS Simulated microgravity resulted in severe exfoliation of villi of duodenum,jejunum and ileum in rats,marked damage,increased space between villi,loose arrangement,shortened columnar epithelium of colon,less folds,narrower mucosal thickness,reduced goblet cell number and crypts,and significant improvement after probiotic intervention.Simulated microgravity reduced the expressions of SCF and c-kit,and increased the expressions of ERK and P-ERK in the gastric antrum of rats.However,after probiotic intervention,the expressions of SCF and ckit were increased,while the expressions of ERK and P-ERK were decreased,with statistical significance(P<0.05).In addition,simulated microgravity can reduce the operational taxonomic unit(OTU)of the overall intestinal flora of rats,B.lactis BLa80 can increase the OTU of rats,simulated microgravity can reduce the overall richness and diversity of stool flora of rats,increase the abundance of firmicutes in stool flora of rats,and reduce the abundance of Bacteroides in stool flora of rats,most of which are mainly beneficial bacteria.Simulated microgravity can increase the overall richness and diversity of mucosal flora,increase the abundance of Bacteroides and Desulphurides in the rat mucosal flora,and decrease the abundance of firmicutes,most of which are proteobacteria.After probiotics intervention,the overall Bacteroidetes trend in simulated microgravity rats was increased.CONCLUSION B.lactis BLa80 can ameliorate intestinal mucosal injury,regulate intestinal flora,inhibit ERK expression,and activate the SCF/c-kit signaling pathway,which may have a facilitating effect on gastrointestinal motility in simulated microgravity rats.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2023YFE0108300 and 2023YFD2202103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32371972)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20221336)Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund,China(No.CX(23)3060)Jiangxi Forestry Bureau Forestry Science and Technology Innovation Special Project,China(No.202240).
文摘The rapid development of 5G communication technology and smart electronic and electrical equipment will inevitably lead to electromagnetic radiation pollution.Enriching heterointerface polarization relaxation through nanostructure design and interface modifica-tion has proven to be an effective strategy to obtain efficient electromagnetic wave absorption.Here,this work implements an innovative method that combines biomimetic honeycomb superstructure to constrain hierarchical porous heterostructure composed of Co/CoO nano-particles to improve the interfacial polarization intensity.The method effectively controlled the absorption efficiency of Co^(2+)through de-lignification modification of bamboo,and combined with the bionic carbon-based natural hierarchical porous structure to achieve uniform dispersion of nanoparticles,which is conducive to the in-depth construction of heterogeneous interfaces.In addition,the multiphase struc-ture brought about by high-temperature pyrolysis provides the best dielectric loss and impedance matching for the material.Therefore,the obtained bamboo-based Co/CoO multiphase composite showed excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance,achieving excel-lent reflection loss(RL)of-79 dB and effective absorption band width of 4.12 GHz(6.84-10.96 GHz)at low load of 15wt%.Among them,the material’s optimal radar cross-section(RCS)reduction value can reach 31.9 dB·m^(2).This work provides a new approach to the micro-control and comprehensive optimization of macro-design of microwave absorbers,and offers new ideas for the high-value utiliza-tion of biomass materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(2022YFC3400700)the City-School Cooperation Project of the Fuyang Science and Technology Special Fund undertaken by Fuyang Normal University(SXHZ2020007)+1 种基金the Basic Research Program of Shenzhen Municipal Government(JCYJ20200109114242138)the Special Commissioner for Rural Science and Technology of Guangdong Province(KTP20210345).
文摘Background Meat originating from the spent hen is an important source of poultry meat production;however,multiple factors cause the decline in the meat quality of spent hens.Chinese herbs have been widely used as medi-cine for a long time to prevent diseases and as nutrient supplements to improve the product quality.This experi-ment explored the effects of adding 1.0%Chinese herbal formula(CHF,including 0.30%Leonurus japonicus Houtt.,0.20%Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.,0.25%Ligustrum lucidum Ait.,and 0.25%Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz.)for 120 d to the spent hens’diet through metabolomics,network pharmacology,and microbiome strategies.Results The results indicated that CHF supplementation improved the meat quality by reducing drip loss(P<0.05),b*value(P=0.058),and shear force(P=0.099)and increasing cooked meat percentage(P=0.054)and dry matter(P<0.05)of breast muscle.The addition of CHF improved the nutritional value of breast muscle by increasing(P<0.05)the content of C18:2n-6,n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFA),total PUFA,PUFA-to-saturated fatty acids(SFA)ratio,and hypocholesterolemic-to-hypercholesterolemic ratio,and tending to increase serine content(P=0.069).The targeted metabolomics analysis revealed that the biosynthesis of SFA,linoleic acid metabolism,fatty acid degradation,fatty acid elongation,and fatty acid biosynthesis pathways were enriched by CHF supplementation.Furthermore,the network pharmacology analysis indicated that CHF was closely associated with oxidative stress and lipid metabo-lism.The CHF supplementation increased the glutathione peroxidase level(P<0.05)and upregulated gene expres-sion related to the Nrf2 pathway(including HO-1,P<0.05;Nrf2,P=0.098;CAT,P=0.060;GPX1,P=0.063;and SOD2,P=0.052)and lipid metabolism(including PPARγ,P<0.05;SREBP1,P=0.059;and CPT1A,P=0.058).Additionally,CHF supplementation increased Firmicutes and decreased Bacteroidetes,Spirochaetes,and Synergistetes abundances(P<0.05),which may contribute to better meat quality.Conclusions Our results suggest that CHF supplementation improved the quality and nutritional value of meat,which will provide a theoretical basis for the utilization of CHF as a feed additive in spent hens’diets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32201873)the Key Research and Development Plan of Hubei Province(2023BBB050)。
文摘The genetic basis for Gossypium hirsutum race latifolium,the putative ancestor of cultivated upland cotton,emerging from the semi-wild races to be domesticated into cultivated upland cotton is unknown.Here,we reported a high-quality genome assembly of G.latifolium.Comparative genome analyses revealed substantial variations in both gene group composition and genomic sequences across 13 cotton genomes,including the expansion of photosynthesis-related gene groups in G.latifolium compared with other races and the pivotal contribution of structural variations(SVs)to G.hirsutum domestication.Based on the resequencing reads and constructed pan-genome of upland cotton,co-selection regions and SVs with significant frequency differences among different populations were identified.Genes located in these regions or affected by these variations may characterize the differences between G.latifolium and other races,and could be involved in maintenance of upland cotton domestication phenotypes.These findings may assist in mining genes for upland cotton improvement and improving the understanding of the genetic basis of upland cotton domestication.
文摘Xylo-oligosaccharides(XOSs)are a category of functional oligosaccharides primarily composed of 2-7 xylose units linked byβ-1,4 glycosidic bonds.They are recognized as soluble dietary fibers with prebiotic properties.Recently, there has been significant interest in manufacturing XOSs from xylan extracted from lignocellulosic biomass using enzyme catalysis under mild conditions. In this work, the arabinofuranosidase Abf62A gene was cloned from Aspergillus usamii genomic DNA through sequential molecular processes and expressed in Pichia pastoris X33. The xylan (100 g/L) extracted xylan in wheat straw (WS) was biologically hydrolyzed into 50.32 g/L of XOSs by xylanase Xyn11A (300 U/g substrate) and arabinofuranase Abf62A (20 U/g substrate), which indicated a notable synergistic effect compared to the 34.42 g/L XOSs produced via Xyn11A. The 50.32 g/L of XOSs products comprised xylobiose (31.71 g/L), xylotriose (15.92 g/L), xylotetraose (1.65 g/L) and xylopentaose (1.04 g/L). Notably, the combined content of xylobiose and xylotriose accounted for up to 94.7%. The XOSs purified from the enzyme hydrolysate could effectually scavenge free radicals, and the antioxidant activity was more than 90%. In summary, XOSs were biologically manufactured from wheat straw xylan through the synergistic biocatalysis via xylanase and arabinofuranosidase Abf62A in a green and sustainable way, rending one kind of prebiotic oligosaccharides with substantial positive effects on human and animal health.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2024AFD225)the Major Task Innovation Project of Hubei Province(2023BEB011)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2023AFB403)the Central Guided Local Science and Technology Development Special Project of Hubei Province(2019ZYYD069)。
文摘Depression poses a considerable threat to global health,underscoring the critical need for safe treatments.Because of its homology of medicine and food,Gardeniae Fructus is widely used in clinical and everyday life contexts.Gardeniae Fructus oil(OGF)is a waste byproduct of the food industry with promising recycling potential.While previous research has demonstrated the antidepressant effects of OGF,the precise mechanism remains unclear.To fill this gap in the literature,this paper elucidates the composition and potential antidepressant mechanism of OGF.According to the results,OGF is mainly composed of fatty acids and unsaponifiable matter.OGF could effectively attenuate depression-like behaviors in mice with chronic unpredictable mild stress by modulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.Mechanisms include improving gut dysbiosis,regulating short-chain fatty acids,protecting the intestinal barrier function,reducing hippocampal damage,and alleviating neuroinflammation by inhibiting the activation of the TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway.Fecal microbiota transplantation experiments confirmed the involvement of the gut microbiota in the modulation of depression-like behavior by OGF.This study establishes the antidepressant effects of OGF as well as the underlying mechanism,demonstrating its potential as a novel dietary intervention for depression treatment.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32160607)the Basic Scientific Research Program from Guizhou Science and Technology Agency(Qian Ke He Ji Chu-ZK[2021]176).
文摘Nature fermented dry-cured hams may be contaminated by ochratoxin A(OTA)due to the colonization of OTA-producing fungi.Yeast plays essential roles in the formation of the special flavor of ham as well as the potential to retard OTA biosynthesis.In this study,the yeast diversity of Panxian hams fermented from 1 year to 2 years was investigated,revealing a total of 9 yeast genera.The dominant genus switched from Debaryomyces hansenii to Yamadazyma triangularis,while the yeast diversity increased with the prolongation of the fermentation period.Notably,Yarrawia lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 was identified as a biocontrol yeast strain that can effectively inhibit the OTA biosynthesis up to 82%in OTA-producing modeling media and 55%in ham media when cocultivated with a previously identified OTA producing fungi from Panxian ham,specifically Aspergillus niger A-8.The double-plate methods experiment unveiled that Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 can only inhibit the growth of A.niger A-8 under the anoxic conditions.Characteristics of Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 were explored,showing its ability to grow at wide range of temperature(18-33℃)and pH levels(pH 3-12).Additionally,it exhibited tolerance to high salt conditions(8%)and demonstrated lipolysis ability without hemolytic ability.These findings indicate the great potential of Y.lipolitica GZPX-3Y-1 to be applied in the fermentation of Panxian ham as a biocontrol strain.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32360564)the Natural Science and Technology Innovation Development Multiplication Plan of Guangxi University(2022BZRC010)。
文摘Hyperuricemia(HUA)is characterized by elevated levels of uric acid(UA)in the bloodstream,resulting from either excessive production or insufficient excretion of UA within the body.If left untreated,progressive or persistent HUA can lead to gout,causing significant harm to human health.Lactic acid bacteria(LAB),generally recognized as safe(GRAS)probiotics,have been shown to alleviate symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease while supporting overall bodily functions and health.Recently,LAB has emerged as a potentially safe,cost-effective and efficient treatment for HUA.This comprehensive review aims to explore the current literature on the mechanisms through which LAB controls HUA.These mechanisms include suppressing purine metabolism,absorbing purine compounds,modulating microbiota to maintain host global purine homeostasis,reducing intestinal permeability,producing metabolites that alleviate HUA symptoms,promoting the expression of urate excretory proteins and inhibiting the expression of urate reabsorption proteins.The findings presented in this review provide a framework for further investigation into how probiotic LAB can alleviate HUA by influencing UA metabolism and elucidating their underlying action mechanisms.
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFF1100301,2023YFF1104403)Key R&D Project of Henan Province(231111112100)。
文摘Angelica sinensis,a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb with the unique property of being both a medicine and an edible plant,has been widely used for promoting blood circulation,modulating immunity,and relieving pain.This review comprehensively investigates the extraction methods,structural characteristics,and biological activities of its primary bioactive components,such as polysaccharides,volatile oils,organic acids,and flavonoids.The biosynthesis pathways of these compounds,along with the key enzymes and transcription factors involved,are investigated to understand the factors influencing their synthesis and accumulation.Additionally,the biological activities of A.sinensis,including hepatoprotective,anti-inflammatory,immunemodulatory,anti-tumor,circulatory benefits,and neuroprotection,along with their underlying mechanisms are introduced.These findings provide a solid foundation for the development of A.sinensis as a valuable resource in functional foods and pharmaceutical products.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32460627 and 32272359)the Special Research Fund of Natural Science(Special Post)of Guizhou University(2022)54。
文摘Legume foods are not only trendy but also rich in nutrients and offer unique health benefits.Nevertheless,allergies to soy and other legumes have emerged as critical issues in food safety,presenting significant challenges to the food processing industry and impacting consumer health.The complexity of legume allergens,coupled with inadequate allergen identification methods and the absence of robust detection and evaluation systems,complicates the management of these allergens.Here,we provide a comprehensive and critical review,mentioning various aspects related to legume allergies,including the types of legume allergens,the mechanisms behind these allergies,and the immunoglobulin E(Ig E)-binding epitopes involved,summarizing and discussing the detection techniques and the impact of different processing techniques on sensitization to legume proteins.Furthermore,this paper provides an overview of research advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for legume allergens and discusses current challenges and prospects for studying legume allergens.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U1804198) to MHYZhongyuan Thousand Talents Project (No. 204200510013) to FXG+1 种基金Key Scientific and Technological Research Projects in Henan Province (No. 232102311098) to RMJthe Center for Modern Analysis and Gene Sequencing, Zhengzhou University, for the facility support.
文摘Excessive production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and bacterial infection are intractable obstacles for wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers.Here,we devised a novel approach using a multifunctional hydrogel to achieve self-cascade glucose depletion and ROS scavenging,thereby modifying the diabetic wound microenvironment.In this study,using polyvinyl alcohol(PVA),borax,oligomeric proanthocyanidins(OPC),and nanozymes(AuPt@PDA),a PVA/Borax/OPC/AuPt@PDA(PBON)hydrogel was prepared by a one-step process.The PBON hydrogel combined with near-infrared(NIR)treatment can match the complicated and changeable microenvironment in the diabetic high-mobility region through glucose depletion,ROS scavenging,photothermal therapy(photothermal conversion 81.9%),and deformation adaptation,thus promoting wound healing close to the hip in diabetic mice through angiogenesis and epidermal regeneration by collagen deposition.This approach provides a simple,safe,and efficient treatment for diabetic wounds in mobile regions.
基金Shanxi Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Administration Research Project(Grant No.2022ZYYC094)Science and technology innovation project of universities in Shanxi Province(Grant No.2022L342)+1 种基金Shanxi Leader Team of Medical Science&Technology Innovations(Grant No.2020TD02)Discipline Construction Project of Chinese Medicine Chemistry(Grant No.2024XKJS-25).
文摘The aim of this study is to observe the therapeutic effect of Inonotus Obliquus Polysaccharide(IOP)on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis(CNP)and its effect on the helper T cells(Th17)and regulatory T cells(Treg)immune imbalance.The CNP rat models established by injecting Xiaozhiling injection were randomly divided into the model group,cernilton(40 mg/kg,i.g.)group and low-dose(35 mg/kg,i.g.),medium-dose(70 mg/kg,i.g.)and high-dose(140 mg/kg,i.g.)groups,with the same volume of saline injected into the same site as the control group.The prostate’s wet weight and body mass served as the basis for calculating the prostate index.The serum level of prostate-specific antigen(PSA)was detected by ELISA and the histopathology of prostate tissue was detected by HE staining.The protein expression of Foxp3,ROR-γt and STAT3 in rat prostatic tissue was determined by Western blot.The levels of Th17 and Treg cells infiltrated into the spleen were measured by flow cytometry.The results showed that treatment with IOP significantly reduced the levels of prostate index and serum PSA,and attenuated the pathological injury of the prostate tissue induced by CNP.With respect to samples induced by CNP alone,IOP treatment repressed the increased mRNA levels of IL-6,IL-17,IL-21,IL-23,ROR-γt and STAT3 in prostate tissue,while increasing the mRNA levels of IL-10,TGF-βand Foxp3 in prostate tissue.Meanwhile,IOP treatment attenuated the upregulation of the protein expression levels of ROR-γt and STAT3 in prostate tissue.Additionally,the protein expression of Foxp3 in prostate tissue was increased in the IOP-treated group.Flow cytometry analysis further demonstrated that IOP treatment regulated the balance between Th17 and Treg cells in the spleen in rat with CNP.Our study is the first to elucidate that IOP has significant therapeutic effects on CNP through regulation of Th17/Treg balance.Collectively,the study provides evidence for the potential of IOP to treat CNP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22162004,22479031)the Guangxi Science and Technology Program(2023AB38061)+1 种基金the Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(YCBZ2024053)the Highperformance Computing Platform of Guangxi University。
文摘The oxophilicity of metal oxides is usually utilized to improve the ammonia oxidation reaction(AOR)activity of Pt-based catalysts.But the effect of strong interaction between Pt and metal oxides on AOR is not studied.Herein,experimental and density functional theory calculation results indicate that a strong interaction is built between Pt and reducible CeOx by high-temperature reduction,which induces the electronic interaction due to the difference of work fu nction,then optimizing the competitive adsorption behavior of*OH and*NH_(3)based on hard-soft acid-base principle.Accordingly,the optimal sample achieves an AOR peak current density of 329 mA mg_(Pt)^(-1),which is 2.4 times that of Pt.Meanwhile,it also shows satisfied hydrogen evolution reaction activity with an overpotential of only 24.3 mV at-10 mA cm^(-2)due to the optimization of*H adsorption energy on Pt by CeO_(x).Therefore,this work proposes an AOR activity enhancement mechanism of metal oxides in terms of the strong interaction,and sheds light on developing effective bifunctional catalysts for ammonia electrolysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32001679)the Science and Technology Research of Shaanxi Province(2021QFY07-03)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202103098)supported by the Scientific and Technological Achievements Commercialization Program of Shaanxi(2023-YD-CGZH-13)。
文摘High-fat diet(HFD)promotes the imbalance of gut microbiota,contributing to the development of metabolic disorders.Pomegranate juice(PJ)and inulin,as dietary polyphenol and dietary fiber respectively,have been reported to ameliorate diet-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis and metabolic disorders.However,the combined effect of PJ and inulin on HFD-induced metabolic disorders has not been elucidated.In current study,we found that the combination of PJ and inulin prevent HFD-induced obesity,dyslipidemia,and gut microbiota dysbiosis.Moreover,the fecal levels of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)produced by inulin were increased after inulin combined with PJ.The levels of pomegranate polyphenol metabolites produced by PJ were also increased after PJ combined with inulin,especially pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the presence of inulin enhance the absorption level of urolithin A.Fecal metabolomic analysis found that PJ combined with inulin alter the metabolic status compared with PJ.It was also showed that the levels of SCFAs and pomegranate polyphenol metabolites among groups were correlated with gut microbiota and metabolic disorders indicators.Our results suggested that PJ combined with inulin prevent HFD-induced metabolic disorders,which may be attributed to the promotion of mutual metabolic transformation and absorption of PJ and inulin by gut microbiota.
