Formate bioconversion plays a crucial role in achieving renewable resource utilization and green and sustainable development,as it helps convert formate to biofuels and biochemicals.However,to tap the full potential o...Formate bioconversion plays a crucial role in achieving renewable resource utilization and green and sustainable development,as it helps convert formate to biofuels and biochemicals.However,to tap the full potential of formate bioconversion,it is important to identify the most appropriate microbial hosts,design the most promising formate assimilation pathways,and develop the most efficient formate assimilation cell factories.Here,we summarize the formatotrophic microorganisms capable of assimilating formate into building blocks of cell growth and analyze the characteristics of formate assimilation pathways for transmitting formate into central carbon metabolism.Furthermore,we discuss microbial engineering strategies to improve the efficiency of formate utilization for producing high-value bioproducts.Finally,we highlight the key challenges of formate bioconversion and their possible solutions to advance the formate bioeconomy and biomanufacturing.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the potential link between chromosomal polymorphisms in couples who had a medical history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss.Methods:Cytogenetic investigation was conducted with mitogen(Ph...Objective:To investigate the potential link between chromosomal polymorphisms in couples who had a medical history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss.Methods:Cytogenetic investigation was conducted with mitogen(Phytohemagglutinin-M,Gibco)stimulated blood T lymphocytes by Giemsa trypsin Giemsa banding and Ag-NOR banding on 580 couples with a history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss and 240 couples from the general population.Thirty good chromosomal spreads were captured,karyotyped,and analyzed.The karyotypes were designated using the International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature 2024.Pearson Chi-square test was used to compare the frequency of chromosomal polymorphism variations in the idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss group with the general population group.Results:A conventional cytogenetic investigation revealed that 45.43%of couples experiencing idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss presented with various types of chromosomal polymorphic variants,compared to 11.88%in the general population.The overall frequency of these chromosomal polymorphic variants was significantly higher in the idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss group compared to the general population group(OR 9.97,95%CI 6.99-14.21;P<0.05).Additionally,the prevalence of polymorphic variants was higher among males(49.14%)than females(41.72%)(P=0.01).Conclusions:Chromosomal polymorphic analysis may play a crucial role in the assessment and careful clinical management of cases with idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss,especially when no other conclusive reasons are identified during the initial evaluation.Therefore,heteromorphism should not be overlooked while investigating the causes of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss.展开更多
Chikungunya virus(CHIKV)infection in humans causing severe musculoskeletal pain,fever and rashes,is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes,primarily Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus.CHIKV has resulted in 18...Chikungunya virus(CHIKV)infection in humans causing severe musculoskeletal pain,fever and rashes,is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes,primarily Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus.CHIKV has resulted in 18.7 million cases worldwide till 2020 and after 2004 has spread to Europe,Middle East(Saudi Arabia,Pakistan,Yemen,Egypt,Oman,Iraq,Kuwait,and Iran)and Pacific regions.This rapid spread of CHIKV emphasizes the pivotal need of enforcing control measures and examining new diagnostic methods.As the mosquito vectors(Aedes)of CHIKV are evolving,vector control methods are losing its efficacy.Further,existing serological and molecular assays to detect CHIKV show variabilities in sensitivity and specificity,leading to mis-reporting or under-reporting of CHIKV cases in affected regions.In this review article,we start by discussing CHIKV infection,followed by an introduction to currently available control and detection methods.We further highlight the challenges these methods pose and how they can be conquered by employing various easy and sustainable strategies.This review may provide valuable information for the development of novel diagnostic strategies in resource limited settings for mitigating CHIKV disease.展开更多
The International Health Regulations(IHR)of the republic of South Africa confirmed 20 human monkeypox(mpox)cases including the death of 3 individuals to the World Health Organization(WHO)between 8 May and 2 July 2024....The International Health Regulations(IHR)of the republic of South Africa confirmed 20 human monkeypox(mpox)cases including the death of 3 individuals to the World Health Organization(WHO)between 8 May and 2 July 2024.All the cases were men aged between 17 and 43 years and 11 were men who have sex with men.Out of these cases,15 cases were living with un-managed or recently diagnosed HIV infection.All these cases were symptomatic with extensive skin lesions and required hospitalization.This sudden incidence of mpox cases without any prior history of international travel,high prevalence of HIV and high case fatality ratio,suggests that the community transmission is still prevalent.Rise of mpox cases in vulnerable groups in South Africa has the potential for increased health impact in people living in neighboring countries and has the risk of cross border and international spread.Due to this reason,national health authorities in South Africa have initiated various response measures with the support from the WHO to control this infection[1].展开更多
Fermented chili products are popular traditional fermented foods around the world.However,differences in microbial communities in fermented chilies from different regions and how they affect the flavor compounds in ch...Fermented chili products are popular traditional fermented foods around the world.However,differences in microbial communities in fermented chilies from different regions and how they affect the flavor compounds in chili fermentation have not been reported.In this study,the dynamics of flavor compounds and microbial communities in fermented chilies from Sichuan,Guizhou,and Hunan were systematically investigated by macro-genome sequencing,solid phase microextraction-gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry(SPME-GC-MS),electronic nose,and electronic tongue techniques.Simultaneously,the microbial metabolic mechanisms and the relationship between flavor compounds and microbiome were unraveled through staged and simulated fermentation analysis.The results showed that 53 chemical odorants,including alcohols,esters,aldehydes,and acids,were identified as chemical markers to differentiate the regional samples.A total of 12 microbial species,including Staphylococcus xylosus,unclassified Staphylococcus species,Weissella confusus,Lactococcus cremoris,Lactococcus garvieae,Lactiplantibacillus sakei,Pediciococcus propionicigenes,Pediciococcus idahonensis,Pediciococcus aciditolerans,Nocardioides antri,Debaryomyces hansenii,and Colletotrichum scovillei,were identified as microbial markers to differentiate the regional samples.Correlation analysis showed that Lactobacillaceae was associated with fruity,floral,spicy,and fatty aromas.The electronic nose and tongue analysis results showed that 9 flavor and 8 taste indicators significantly differed between regional samples(P<0.05).Additionally,flavor compounds and microbial diversity were robust under initial selection stress and showed higher diversity under metabolome-microbiome interactions.Importantly,simulated fermentation confirmed that metabolome-microbiome interactions drove the shift in microbial structure,metabolism,and flavor in regionally fermented chilies.These results provide insights into the succession of microbial communities and the formation of flavor compounds in chili fermentation,which may enable the future replication of fermented foods with the same flavor.展开更多
The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions necessitates innovative approaches to biomass utilization.This study introduces a comprehensive biorefinery model that valorizes poplar biomass into high-value pr...The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions necessitates innovative approaches to biomass utilization.This study introduces a comprehensive biorefinery model that valorizes poplar biomass into high-value products,including ethanol,furfural,phenol,and biochar.These products not only serve as promising sources for biofuel and renewable chemicals but also contribute to pollution mitigation.The approach employs a biphasic pretreatment system utilizing p-toluenesulfonic acid,pentanol,and AlCl_(3) under optimized conditions(120℃ for 45 min),achieving remarkable efficiencies of 95.8%xylan removal,90.2%delignification,and 90.7%glucan recovery.The underlying mechanism,elucidated through density functional theory,demonstrates how the disruption of lignin-carbohydrate complexes via electrostatic and hydrogen-bonding interactions enhances product yields.The cellulose-rich substrate yielded 71.3 g/L ethanol,while solubilized xylan converted to 86.7%furfural without additional acid.Furthermore,lignin pyrolysis produced bio-oil containing over 45.2%phenolic compounds,while biochar demonstrated significant adsorptive capacity for perfluorooctanoic acid.Scaling this biorefinery model to process 140 million tons of poplar biomass annually reduces CO_(2)emissions by 75.3 million tons and provides socioeconomic savings of $17.3 billion,supporting sustainable industrial transformation.展开更多
The prebiotic effects of hyaluronan(HA)are widely recognized,contributing to improved gut health and immune modulation.Despite its extensive use as dietary supplement,the specific interactions between HA oligosacchari...The prebiotic effects of hyaluronan(HA)are widely recognized,contributing to improved gut health and immune modulation.Despite its extensive use as dietary supplement,the specific interactions between HA oligosaccharides(o-HAs)and the gut microbiome remain largely unexplored.To investigate its role and metabolic fate in gut homeostasis,200 mg/day of o-HAs(average molecule weight 1 kDa)were added to an automated computer-controlled SIMulator of the Gastrointestinal tract(SIMGI).The results revealed a significant reshaping of the intestinal flora composition by o-HAs,notably reducing the Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio.Fermentation of o-HAs by gut microbiota significantly increased the abundance of Bifidobacterium,Prevotellaceae_Prevotella,Dialister,Eubacterium,and Sutterella,but decreased that of Catenibacterium,Oscillospira,Klebsiella,and Citrobacter(P<0.05).This corresponded with significant enhancements in the content of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)such as acetic acid,propionic acid and n-butyric acid,highlighting the significant impact of o-HAs at the genus level.Furthermore,analysis of microbial function predicted the downregulation of pathological events in nine human diseases,particularly infectious ones(parasitic and bacterial).Potential inhibitions were observed in metabolic pathways associated with pentose and glucuronate interconversions as well as cationic antimicrobial peptide resistance.These findings underscore the in vitro prebiotic effects of o-HAs and their potential relevance in managing diverticular diseases or preventing metabolic disorders through the regulation of gut microbiota.展开更多
The gut pathogen Enterocloster bolteae(E.bolteae)has been associated with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).The development of an E.bolteae vaccine to prevent gastrointestinal diseases,might be beneficial for understandin...The gut pathogen Enterocloster bolteae(E.bolteae)has been associated with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).The development of an E.bolteae vaccine to prevent gastrointestinal diseases,might be beneficial for understanding and treating ASD.Capsular polysaccharide(CPS)is a major virulence factor for E.bolteae.Based on an antigenicity evaluation of oligosaccharides associated with E.bolteae CPS and a structural revision of this carbohydrate antigen,two series of glycans including the D-Manp-D-Rhap type oligosaccharides 13-18 and the D-Ribp-D-Rhap type disaccharides 19-23 related to E.bolteae WAL-16351 CPS were prepared.The hydrogen-bond mediated glycosylation and conformational locking strategy facilitated the constructions of two 1,2-cis-β-glycosidic linkages.Glycan microarray analysis revealed that oligosaccharides 4,5,and 19 are recognized by antibodies in the anti-E.bolteae sera.The sera IgG antibodies induced by glycoconjugate 19-CRM197 recognize the CPS and bacteria specifically,whereas the IgG antibodies induced respectively by glycoconjugates 4-CRM197 and 5-CRM197 showed almost no binding to the CPS and bacteria.These results indicated that disaccharide 19 is a potential candidate for the development of E.bolteae vaccines.展开更多
This study focuses on the preparation,and optimization of the nanoemulsions coorporating with pumpkin seed oil,grape seed oil,and grapefruit essential oil using the phase inversion temperature(PIT)technique.The resear...This study focuses on the preparation,and optimization of the nanoemulsions coorporating with pumpkin seed oil,grape seed oil,and grapefruit essential oil using the phase inversion temperature(PIT)technique.The research investigated the impact of surfactant types and concentrations on critical nanoemulsion properties,including droplet size,polydispersity index(PDI),and zeta potential.Using a Box-Behnken Design(BBD)model,the formulation was optimized containing 6.0%plant oils,10.0%Tween 80,2.0%Span 80,and 1.0%lecithin to achieve nano-sized droplets(33.52 nm),with a low PDI(0.205),and a stable zeta potential(15.49 mV).The antioxidant activity,was evaluated through 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)radical scavenging assays,demonstrating its outstanding efficacy.And the optimized nanoemulsion showed a radical-scavenging capacity exceeding 2250μg ascorbic acid equivalents/g,significantly outperforming non-nanoemulsified oils.Stability testing under various environmental conditions highlighted exceptional robustness,with refrigerated samples maintaining structural integrity,minimal particle size growth,and consistent physicochemical properties over a 30-day storage period.The results suggest that the plant oil-based nanoemulsions exhibit strong antioxidant potential,offering a promising natural treatment for their application in cosmeceutical and therapeutic formulations.展开更多
Objectives:The phytochemical investigation of traditional herbal medicines holds significant promise for modern drug discovery,particularly in cancer therapy.This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity,apoptosis ind...Objectives:The phytochemical investigation of traditional herbal medicines holds significant promise for modern drug discovery,particularly in cancer therapy.This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity,apoptosis induction,and immune-modulatory activities of extracts from three herbal medicines with historical use in traditional medicine—Acanthopanax sessiliflorus,Phragmites communis,and Pinus densiflora,as well as their combined extract(GMAS 01/COM),on human lung cancer cells(A549)and normal cell lines,including murine macrophages(RAW 264.7)and human keratinocytes(HaCaT).Methods:Plant extracts were prepared using aqueous extraction,sonication,and rotary evaporation.The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were quantified using the Folin-Ciocalteu and AlCl3 colorimetric methods,respectively.Antioxidant potential was evaluated via 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)scavenging and reducing power assays.Cytotoxicity was assessed using an MTT assay,while reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation was quantified using a 2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate(DCFH-DA)assay.Anticancer properties,including colony formation inhibition and migration suppression,were examined using colony formation and wound healing assays.The expression of apoptotic and inflammatory mediators was analysed through qPCR.Results:GMAS 01 selectively induced apoptosis in A549 cells without cytotoxic effects on RAW264.7 and HaCaT cells.Mechanistically,it elevated intracellular ROS and activated the intrinsic mitochondrial apoptotic pathway,evidenced by p53 upregulation,increased Bax,and decreased Bcl-2 expression.GMAS 01 also significantly inhibited colony formation and migration in A549 cells.In RAW264.7 cells,it reduced nitric oxide(NO)production and downregulated iNOS,COX-2,IL-6,and IL-8,indicating strong immunomodulatory activity.Conclusion:GMAS 01 exhibits potent antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and anticancer effects,likely mediated through ROS-induced mitochondrial apoptosis.However,mechanistic interpretations are limited by the absence of protein-level validation and pathway inhibition studies.Upcoming studies should aim to verify the underlying mechanisms and evaluate their potential for real-world application.展开更多
The dark blue pigment(DBP)is a health ingredient from Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.leaves used as a functional food supplement.However,the details of transepithelial absorption on the intestinal epithelial cells are bar...The dark blue pigment(DBP)is a health ingredient from Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.leaves used as a functional food supplement.However,the details of transepithelial absorption on the intestinal epithelial cells are barely understood.This study aimed to clarify the absorption properties of DBP in the Caco-2 cell monolayer model and evaluate the effect on the endo-metabolism and barrier function of Caco-2 cells.The results showed that the DBP did not show the dose-dependent toxic effect to Caco-2 cells between 0.25 and 1.5 mg/mL,which did not cause disorder in the normal cell metabolism and absorption activity.The Caco-2 cell monolayer model could absorb DBP by passive and active transport,and the absorptive pattern was dosedependent when the concentration was more than 0.25 mg/mL.During DBP absorption,an increase in m RNA and protein expressions of glucose transporters demonstrated that the glucose transporters were the potential transporter of DBP.But the glucose transport amounts were significantly lowered after 30 min of DBP treatment,indicating that DBP owned the inhibitory effect on glucose transportation.Furthermore,DBP also owned protective effects on the barrier function of intestinal epithelial cells.展开更多
Tetracycline(TC)residues from anthropogenic activities undesirably present in nature as an emerging sustainability challenge and thereby require innovations in remediation technologies.Herein,as inspired by the microc...Tetracycline(TC)residues from anthropogenic activities undesirably present in nature as an emerging sustainability challenge and thereby require innovations in remediation technologies.Herein,as inspired by the microcompartment structure in living organisms,we adopt a synthetic biology approach to engineer the FerTiG,a modular enzyme assembly,to robustly scavenge TC residues with improved performance.The FerTiG consists of three functional modules,namely,a TC degradation module(Tet(X4)),a cofactor recycling module glucose dehydrogenase(GDH),and a protection module(ferritin),to organize diverse catalytic processes simultaneously as a biological circuit.The incorporation of GDH suitably fuels the FerTiG-dependent TC degradation by regenerating expensive nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)cofactor with glucose.The ferritin shields the catalytic core of FerTiG to resiliently decompose TC under unfavorable conditions.Due to collaboration among functional modules,FerTiG strongly catalyzes the residual TC removal from multiple environmental matrices.The degradation pathways and environmental/biological safety of FerTiG are then elaborated,indicating the promising readiness for the application of FerTiG.In summary,this work presents a synthetic biology-based strategy to spontaneously impose residual antibiotic biodegradation for better sustainability management.The FerTiG is engineered as a proof-of-principle for TC removal;however,this'microcompartment-mimick ing'concept is of great interest in mitigating other sustainability challenges where modular catalytic machinery is applied.展开更多
Small interfering RNA(siRNA),a promising revolutionary therapy,faces delivery obstacles due to its poor targeting,strong charge negativity and macromolecular nature.Clinical-approved siRNAs can now only be delivered t...Small interfering RNA(siRNA),a promising revolutionary therapy,faces delivery obstacles due to its poor targeting,strong charge negativity and macromolecular nature.Clinical-approved siRNAs can now only be delivered to the liver mediated by the chemically conjugated N-acetylgalactosamine(GalNAc)ligand,the conjugate can be effectively uptaken into cells through interaction with asialoglycoprotein receptor(ASGPR)highly expressed on liver hepatocytes.To further explore an efficient non-hepatic targeted delivery strategy,in this study,we designed a delivery system that chemically conjugated p53 siRNA to renal tubular cell-targeting peptides for targeting the kidney,which was suitable for industrial transformation.Results showed that peptide-siRNA conjugate could specifically enter renal tubular epithelial cells and silence target genes.In cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury(AKI)mice,peptide-siRNA conjugate blocked the p53-mediated apoptotic pathway and alleviated renal damage.The innovative proposed system to conjugate kidney-targeting peptides with siRNA achieved the efficient kidney-targeted delivery of si RNA and provided a prospective choice for treating AKI.展开更多
Objective:To assess the effect of quercetin(flavonoid) against lindane induced alterations in lipid profile of wistar rats.Methods:Rats were administered orally with lindane(100 mg/kg body weight) and quercetin(10 mg/...Objective:To assess the effect of quercetin(flavonoid) against lindane induced alterations in lipid profile of wistar rats.Methods:Rats were administered orally with lindane(100 mg/kg body weight) and quercetin(10 mg/kg body weight) for 30 days.After the end of treatment period lipid profile was estimated in serum and tissue.Results:Elevated levels of serum cholesterol, triglycerides,low density lipoprotein(LDL),very Low Density Lipoprotein(VLDL) and tissue triglycerides,cholesterol with concomitant decrease in serum HDL and tissue phospholipids were decreased in lindane treated rats were found to be significantly decreased in the quercetin and lindane co-treated rats.Conclusions:Our study suggests that quercetin has hypolipidemic effect and offers protection against lindane induced toxicity in liver by restoring the altered levels of lipids.The quercetin cotreatment along with lindane for 30 days reversed these biochemical alterations in lipids induced by lindane.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the antioxidant enicacy of a biologically active dilerpenoid compound sugiol isolated from Metasequoia glyptostroboides(M.glyptostroboides)in various antioxidant models.Methods:An abietane typ...Objective:To investigate the antioxidant enicacy of a biologically active dilerpenoid compound sugiol isolated from Metasequoia glyptostroboides(M.glyptostroboides)in various antioxidant models.Methods:An abietane type diterpenoid sugiol,isolated from ethyl acetate extract of M.glyptostroboides cones,was analyzed for its antioxidant efficacy as reducing power ability and lipid peroxidation inhibition as well as its ability to scavenge free radicals such as 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl,nitric oxide,superoxide and hydroxyl radicals.Results:The sugiol showed significant and concentration-dependent antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities.Consequently,the sugiol exerted lipid peroxidation inhibitory effect by 76.3%as compared to a-tocopherol(80.13%)and butylaled hydroxyanisole(76.59%).In addition,the sugiol had significant scavenging activities of l,l-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl,nitric oxide,superoxide and hydroxyl free radicals in a concentration-dependent manner by 78.83%,72.42%,72.99%and 85.04%,when compared to the standard compound ascorbic acid(81.69%,74.62%,73.00%and 73.79%)and a-tocopherol/butylated hydroxyanisole(84.09%,78.61%,74.45%and 70.02%),respectively.Conclusions:These findings justify the biological and traditional uses of M.glyptostroboides or its secondary metabolites as confirmed by its promising antioxidant efficacy.展开更多
The crystallization behavior of wollastonite glass-ceramics was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis and surface morphological observations, and the chemical compositions were evaluated by field...The crystallization behavior of wollastonite glass-ceramics was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis and surface morphological observations, and the chemical compositions were evaluated by field emission-scanning electron microscopy （FE-SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. Various heat treatment temperatures （850, 900, 950, 1000 and 1050 ℃） were used to obtain glass-ceramics of the ideal wollastonite crystal phase as well as optimum mechanical properties and chemical durability. From XRD, FE-SEM and EDS, the crystallization of acicular crystal phase in the matrix was achieved at heat treatment temperature of 1000 and 1050 ℃, and wollastonite （CaSiO3） was found in the acicular type main crystal phase in the glass-ceramics. Various properties, such as density, compressive strength, bending strength and chemical durability were also examined. The mechanical properties of glass-ceramics obtained at the heat treatment temperature of 1000 and 1050 ℃ were superior to those obtained at the heat treatment temperature of 850 ℃.展开更多
Tyrosol is a pharmacologically active phenolic compound widely used in the medicine and chemical industries.Traditional methods of plant extraction are complicated and chemical synthesis of tyrosol is not commercially...Tyrosol is a pharmacologically active phenolic compound widely used in the medicine and chemical industries.Traditional methods of plant extraction are complicated and chemical synthesis of tyrosol is not commercially viable. In this study, a recombinant Escherichia coli strain was constructed by overexpressing the phenylpyruvate decarboxylase ARO10 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which could produce tyrosol from glucose. Furthermore,genes encoding key enzymes from the competing phenylalanine and tyrosine synthesis pathways and the repression protein TyrR were eliminated, and the resulting engineered strain generated 3.57 mmol·L^(-1) tyrosol from glucose. More significantly, codon optimization of ARO10 increased expression and tyrosol titer. Using the novel engineered strain expressing codon-optimized AR10 in shake-flask culture, 8.72 mmol·L^(-1) tyrosol was obtained after 48 h. Optimization of the induction conditions improved tyrosol production to 9.53 mmol·L^(-1)(1316.3 mg·L^(-1)). A higher titer of tyrosol was achieved by reconstruction of tyrosol synthetic pathway in E. coli.展开更多
Utilization of biochar at high application rates can increase soil C and crop yields, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce nutrient run-off from soils. However, the high application rate of 10 t ha-1 may not r...Utilization of biochar at high application rates can increase soil C and crop yields, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce nutrient run-off from soils. However, the high application rate of 10 t ha-1 may not return a profit to the farmer due to the high cost of biochar. In this study biochar was modified through pre-treating the biomass and post-treating with phosphoric acid, minerals and different chemical fertilisers to study the effects of two new enhanced biochar fertilisers on the yield and quality of green pepper in a field experiment with 5 fertilisation treatments and 3 replications. The two new biochar fertilisers significantly （P 〈 0.05） increased the yield of green pepper （11.33-11.47 t ha-l）, compared with the conventional chemical fertiliser （9.72 t ha-l）. The biochar fertiliser treatments improved the vitamin C content of green pepper from 236.99 to 278.28 mg kg-1, and also significantly （P 〈 0.05） reduced the nitrate content from 132.32 to 101.92 mg kg-1, compared with chemical fertiliser. This study indicated that, compared to the use of conventional chemical fertiliser, all of the biochar fertiliser treatments could significantly improve the yield and quality of green pepper.展开更多
Ectomycorrhizal(EM) fungi could form symbiosis with plant roots and participate in nutrient absorption; however, many EM species commonly found in forest soils, where phosphorus(P) concentration and availability are u...Ectomycorrhizal(EM) fungi could form symbiosis with plant roots and participate in nutrient absorption; however, many EM species commonly found in forest soils, where phosphorus(P) concentration and availability are usually very low, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas, have not yet been investigated for their efficiencies to mobilize soil P. In this study, fungal growth, P absorption,efflux of protons and organic acids, and soil P depletion by four isolates of EM fungi isolated either from acidic or calcareous soils were compared in pure liquid culture using soil as a sole P source. Boletus sp. 7(Bo 7), Lactarius deliciosus 3(Ld 3), and Pisolithus tinctorius 715(Pt 715) from acidic and P-deficient soils of southwestern China showed higher biomass and P concentration and accumulation than Cenococcum geophilum 4(Cg 4) from a calcareous soil of Inner Mongolia, northern China, after 4 weeks of liquid culture. Oxalate, malate, succinate, acetate, and citrate concentrations in the culture solutions varied significantly with fungal species,and oxalate accounted for 51.5%–91.4% of the total organic acids. Organic acids, particularly oxalate, in the culture solutions may lead to the solubilization of iron-bound P(Fe-P), aluminum-bound P(Al-P), and occluded P(O-P) from soil phosphates. Fungal species also varied greatly in proton efflux, which decreased the culture solution pH and may dissolve calcium-bound P(Ca-P) in soil.This could be the reason for the increment of both inorganic P in the culture solutions and Olsen P in the soil when EM fungi were present. Total inorganic P, the sum of Al-P, Fe-P, O-P, and Ca-P, in the culture solutions was positively correlated with the total concentration of organic acids in the culture solutions(r = 0.918*, n = 5), but negatively with both the total inorganic P in soil(r =-0.970**, n = 5) and the culture solution pH(r =-0.830*, n = 5). These suggested variable efficiencies of EM fungal species to mobilize inorganic P fractions from soil, which could make EM trees to utilize inorganic P in the same way like EM fungi and adapt to the soils with various P concentrations and availabilities.展开更多
Fully synthetic vaccine,in which one or multi-molecular antigens are conjugated to a synthetic carrier with well-defined chemical structure,is a new direction to develop carbohydrate-based vaccine against cancer and p...Fully synthetic vaccine,in which one or multi-molecular antigens are conjugated to a synthetic carrier with well-defined chemical structure,is a new direction to develop carbohydrate-based vaccine against cancer and pathogens.Toll like receptor(TLR)agonists with the ability to stimulate immune response have been widely investigated and been applied as build-in adjuvants to construct fully synthetic vaccines.In particular,remarkable progress has been achieved in recent years in the development of vaccines constructed with the agonists of TLRI 2,TLR2/6 and TLR4 and tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens(TACAs).These di-,tri-or multi-component vaccine candidates showed attractive immunologi-cal properties.This review highlights recent advances in developing full synthetic carbohydrate antigen based vaccines,with an emphasis on the structure-activity relationships that provide a primary basis for future vaccine design and immunotherapy developing.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22378166)the Basic Research Program of Jiangsu and Jiangsu Basic Research Center for Synthetic Biology(BK20233003)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP622001)the Open Funding Project of Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology Ministry of Education(KLIB-KF202403).
文摘Formate bioconversion plays a crucial role in achieving renewable resource utilization and green and sustainable development,as it helps convert formate to biofuels and biochemicals.However,to tap the full potential of formate bioconversion,it is important to identify the most appropriate microbial hosts,design the most promising formate assimilation pathways,and develop the most efficient formate assimilation cell factories.Here,we summarize the formatotrophic microorganisms capable of assimilating formate into building blocks of cell growth and analyze the characteristics of formate assimilation pathways for transmitting formate into central carbon metabolism.Furthermore,we discuss microbial engineering strategies to improve the efficiency of formate utilization for producing high-value bioproducts.Finally,we highlight the key challenges of formate bioconversion and their possible solutions to advance the formate bioeconomy and biomanufacturing.
基金funded by the Technology Development Board(TDB)of India's Ministry of Science and Technology(TDB/M-25/2018-19).
文摘Objective:To investigate the potential link between chromosomal polymorphisms in couples who had a medical history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss.Methods:Cytogenetic investigation was conducted with mitogen(Phytohemagglutinin-M,Gibco)stimulated blood T lymphocytes by Giemsa trypsin Giemsa banding and Ag-NOR banding on 580 couples with a history of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss and 240 couples from the general population.Thirty good chromosomal spreads were captured,karyotyped,and analyzed.The karyotypes were designated using the International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature 2024.Pearson Chi-square test was used to compare the frequency of chromosomal polymorphism variations in the idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss group with the general population group.Results:A conventional cytogenetic investigation revealed that 45.43%of couples experiencing idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss presented with various types of chromosomal polymorphic variants,compared to 11.88%in the general population.The overall frequency of these chromosomal polymorphic variants was significantly higher in the idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss group compared to the general population group(OR 9.97,95%CI 6.99-14.21;P<0.05).Additionally,the prevalence of polymorphic variants was higher among males(49.14%)than females(41.72%)(P=0.01).Conclusions:Chromosomal polymorphic analysis may play a crucial role in the assessment and careful clinical management of cases with idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss,especially when no other conclusive reasons are identified during the initial evaluation.Therefore,heteromorphism should not be overlooked while investigating the causes of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss.
文摘Chikungunya virus(CHIKV)infection in humans causing severe musculoskeletal pain,fever and rashes,is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes,primarily Aedes(Ae.)aegypti and Ae.albopictus.CHIKV has resulted in 18.7 million cases worldwide till 2020 and after 2004 has spread to Europe,Middle East(Saudi Arabia,Pakistan,Yemen,Egypt,Oman,Iraq,Kuwait,and Iran)and Pacific regions.This rapid spread of CHIKV emphasizes the pivotal need of enforcing control measures and examining new diagnostic methods.As the mosquito vectors(Aedes)of CHIKV are evolving,vector control methods are losing its efficacy.Further,existing serological and molecular assays to detect CHIKV show variabilities in sensitivity and specificity,leading to mis-reporting or under-reporting of CHIKV cases in affected regions.In this review article,we start by discussing CHIKV infection,followed by an introduction to currently available control and detection methods.We further highlight the challenges these methods pose and how they can be conquered by employing various easy and sustainable strategies.This review may provide valuable information for the development of novel diagnostic strategies in resource limited settings for mitigating CHIKV disease.
文摘The International Health Regulations(IHR)of the republic of South Africa confirmed 20 human monkeypox(mpox)cases including the death of 3 individuals to the World Health Organization(WHO)between 8 May and 2 July 2024.All the cases were men aged between 17 and 43 years and 11 were men who have sex with men.Out of these cases,15 cases were living with un-managed or recently diagnosed HIV infection.All these cases were symptomatic with extensive skin lesions and required hospitalization.This sudden incidence of mpox cases without any prior history of international travel,high prevalence of HIV and high case fatality ratio,suggests that the community transmission is still prevalent.Rise of mpox cases in vulnerable groups in South Africa has the potential for increased health impact in people living in neighboring countries and has the risk of cross border and international spread.Due to this reason,national health authorities in South Africa have initiated various response measures with the support from the WHO to control this infection[1].
基金supported by grant from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2101402)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972064,32302030)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M731334)。
文摘Fermented chili products are popular traditional fermented foods around the world.However,differences in microbial communities in fermented chilies from different regions and how they affect the flavor compounds in chili fermentation have not been reported.In this study,the dynamics of flavor compounds and microbial communities in fermented chilies from Sichuan,Guizhou,and Hunan were systematically investigated by macro-genome sequencing,solid phase microextraction-gas chromatograph-mass spectrometry(SPME-GC-MS),electronic nose,and electronic tongue techniques.Simultaneously,the microbial metabolic mechanisms and the relationship between flavor compounds and microbiome were unraveled through staged and simulated fermentation analysis.The results showed that 53 chemical odorants,including alcohols,esters,aldehydes,and acids,were identified as chemical markers to differentiate the regional samples.A total of 12 microbial species,including Staphylococcus xylosus,unclassified Staphylococcus species,Weissella confusus,Lactococcus cremoris,Lactococcus garvieae,Lactiplantibacillus sakei,Pediciococcus propionicigenes,Pediciococcus idahonensis,Pediciococcus aciditolerans,Nocardioides antri,Debaryomyces hansenii,and Colletotrichum scovillei,were identified as microbial markers to differentiate the regional samples.Correlation analysis showed that Lactobacillaceae was associated with fruity,floral,spicy,and fatty aromas.The electronic nose and tongue analysis results showed that 9 flavor and 8 taste indicators significantly differed between regional samples(P<0.05).Additionally,flavor compounds and microbial diversity were robust under initial selection stress and showed higher diversity under metabolome-microbiome interactions.Importantly,simulated fermentation confirmed that metabolome-microbiome interactions drove the shift in microbial structure,metabolism,and flavor in regionally fermented chilies.These results provide insights into the succession of microbial communities and the formation of flavor compounds in chili fermentation,which may enable the future replication of fermented foods with the same flavor.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278189,22478154)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Jiangnan University,JUSRP202501024)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,the 111 Project(No.111-2-06)。
文摘The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions necessitates innovative approaches to biomass utilization.This study introduces a comprehensive biorefinery model that valorizes poplar biomass into high-value products,including ethanol,furfural,phenol,and biochar.These products not only serve as promising sources for biofuel and renewable chemicals but also contribute to pollution mitigation.The approach employs a biphasic pretreatment system utilizing p-toluenesulfonic acid,pentanol,and AlCl_(3) under optimized conditions(120℃ for 45 min),achieving remarkable efficiencies of 95.8%xylan removal,90.2%delignification,and 90.7%glucan recovery.The underlying mechanism,elucidated through density functional theory,demonstrates how the disruption of lignin-carbohydrate complexes via electrostatic and hydrogen-bonding interactions enhances product yields.The cellulose-rich substrate yielded 71.3 g/L ethanol,while solubilized xylan converted to 86.7%furfural without additional acid.Furthermore,lignin pyrolysis produced bio-oil containing over 45.2%phenolic compounds,while biochar demonstrated significant adsorptive capacity for perfluorooctanoic acid.Scaling this biorefinery model to process 140 million tons of poplar biomass annually reduces CO_(2)emissions by 75.3 million tons and provides socioeconomic savings of $17.3 billion,supporting sustainable industrial transformation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32000058)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP622003)。
文摘The prebiotic effects of hyaluronan(HA)are widely recognized,contributing to improved gut health and immune modulation.Despite its extensive use as dietary supplement,the specific interactions between HA oligosaccharides(o-HAs)and the gut microbiome remain largely unexplored.To investigate its role and metabolic fate in gut homeostasis,200 mg/day of o-HAs(average molecule weight 1 kDa)were added to an automated computer-controlled SIMulator of the Gastrointestinal tract(SIMGI).The results revealed a significant reshaping of the intestinal flora composition by o-HAs,notably reducing the Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio.Fermentation of o-HAs by gut microbiota significantly increased the abundance of Bifidobacterium,Prevotellaceae_Prevotella,Dialister,Eubacterium,and Sutterella,but decreased that of Catenibacterium,Oscillospira,Klebsiella,and Citrobacter(P<0.05).This corresponded with significant enhancements in the content of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)such as acetic acid,propionic acid and n-butyric acid,highlighting the significant impact of o-HAs at the genus level.Furthermore,analysis of microbial function predicted the downregulation of pathological events in nine human diseases,particularly infectious ones(parasitic and bacterial).Potential inhibitions were observed in metabolic pathways associated with pentose and glucuronate interconversions as well as cationic antimicrobial peptide resistance.These findings underscore the in vitro prebiotic effects of o-HAs and their potential relevance in managing diverticular diseases or preventing metabolic disorders through the regulation of gut microbiota.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22325803,22277042,22177041,22207042,22107037)the Max Planck Society International Partner Group Program,the China Scholarship Council(CSC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities for funding。
文摘The gut pathogen Enterocloster bolteae(E.bolteae)has been associated with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).The development of an E.bolteae vaccine to prevent gastrointestinal diseases,might be beneficial for understanding and treating ASD.Capsular polysaccharide(CPS)is a major virulence factor for E.bolteae.Based on an antigenicity evaluation of oligosaccharides associated with E.bolteae CPS and a structural revision of this carbohydrate antigen,two series of glycans including the D-Manp-D-Rhap type oligosaccharides 13-18 and the D-Ribp-D-Rhap type disaccharides 19-23 related to E.bolteae WAL-16351 CPS were prepared.The hydrogen-bond mediated glycosylation and conformational locking strategy facilitated the constructions of two 1,2-cis-β-glycosidic linkages.Glycan microarray analysis revealed that oligosaccharides 4,5,and 19 are recognized by antibodies in the anti-E.bolteae sera.The sera IgG antibodies induced by glycoconjugate 19-CRM197 recognize the CPS and bacteria specifically,whereas the IgG antibodies induced respectively by glycoconjugates 4-CRM197 and 5-CRM197 showed almost no binding to the CPS and bacteria.These results indicated that disaccharide 19 is a potential candidate for the development of E.bolteae vaccines.
基金Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology(HCMUT),VNU-HCM,for supporting this study.
文摘This study focuses on the preparation,and optimization of the nanoemulsions coorporating with pumpkin seed oil,grape seed oil,and grapefruit essential oil using the phase inversion temperature(PIT)technique.The research investigated the impact of surfactant types and concentrations on critical nanoemulsion properties,including droplet size,polydispersity index(PDI),and zeta potential.Using a Box-Behnken Design(BBD)model,the formulation was optimized containing 6.0%plant oils,10.0%Tween 80,2.0%Span 80,and 1.0%lecithin to achieve nano-sized droplets(33.52 nm),with a low PDI(0.205),and a stable zeta potential(15.49 mV).The antioxidant activity,was evaluated through 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)radical scavenging assays,demonstrating its outstanding efficacy.And the optimized nanoemulsion showed a radical-scavenging capacity exceeding 2250μg ascorbic acid equivalents/g,significantly outperforming non-nanoemulsified oils.Stability testing under various environmental conditions highlighted exceptional robustness,with refrigerated samples maintaining structural integrity,minimal particle size growth,and consistent physicochemical properties over a 30-day storage period.The results suggest that the plant oil-based nanoemulsions exhibit strong antioxidant potential,offering a promising natural treatment for their application in cosmeceutical and therapeutic formulations.
文摘Objectives:The phytochemical investigation of traditional herbal medicines holds significant promise for modern drug discovery,particularly in cancer therapy.This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxicity,apoptosis induction,and immune-modulatory activities of extracts from three herbal medicines with historical use in traditional medicine—Acanthopanax sessiliflorus,Phragmites communis,and Pinus densiflora,as well as their combined extract(GMAS 01/COM),on human lung cancer cells(A549)and normal cell lines,including murine macrophages(RAW 264.7)and human keratinocytes(HaCaT).Methods:Plant extracts were prepared using aqueous extraction,sonication,and rotary evaporation.The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were quantified using the Folin-Ciocalteu and AlCl3 colorimetric methods,respectively.Antioxidant potential was evaluated via 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)scavenging and reducing power assays.Cytotoxicity was assessed using an MTT assay,while reactive oxygen species(ROS)generation was quantified using a 2′,7′-Dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate(DCFH-DA)assay.Anticancer properties,including colony formation inhibition and migration suppression,were examined using colony formation and wound healing assays.The expression of apoptotic and inflammatory mediators was analysed through qPCR.Results:GMAS 01 selectively induced apoptosis in A549 cells without cytotoxic effects on RAW264.7 and HaCaT cells.Mechanistically,it elevated intracellular ROS and activated the intrinsic mitochondrial apoptotic pathway,evidenced by p53 upregulation,increased Bax,and decreased Bcl-2 expression.GMAS 01 also significantly inhibited colony formation and migration in A549 cells.In RAW264.7 cells,it reduced nitric oxide(NO)production and downregulated iNOS,COX-2,IL-6,and IL-8,indicating strong immunomodulatory activity.Conclusion:GMAS 01 exhibits potent antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,and anticancer effects,likely mediated through ROS-induced mitochondrial apoptosis.However,mechanistic interpretations are limited by the absence of protein-level validation and pathway inhibition studies.Upcoming studies should aim to verify the underlying mechanisms and evaluate their potential for real-world application.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M701462)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072254)+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Research Funding Program of Jiangsu Province(2021K097A)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP121106)the“Qing Lan Project”of Jiangsu Province。
文摘The dark blue pigment(DBP)is a health ingredient from Vaccinium bracteatum Thunb.leaves used as a functional food supplement.However,the details of transepithelial absorption on the intestinal epithelial cells are barely understood.This study aimed to clarify the absorption properties of DBP in the Caco-2 cell monolayer model and evaluate the effect on the endo-metabolism and barrier function of Caco-2 cells.The results showed that the DBP did not show the dose-dependent toxic effect to Caco-2 cells between 0.25 and 1.5 mg/mL,which did not cause disorder in the normal cell metabolism and absorption activity.The Caco-2 cell monolayer model could absorb DBP by passive and active transport,and the absorptive pattern was dosedependent when the concentration was more than 0.25 mg/mL.During DBP absorption,an increase in m RNA and protein expressions of glucose transporters demonstrated that the glucose transporters were the potential transporter of DBP.But the glucose transport amounts were significantly lowered after 30 min of DBP treatment,indicating that DBP owned the inhibitory effect on glucose transportation.Furthermore,DBP also owned protective effects on the barrier function of intestinal epithelial cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32121004 and 32102720)the Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(2024A04J6509)+3 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1800100)the Local Innovative and Research Teams Project of Guangdong Pearl River Talents Program(2019BT02N054)the Double First-Class Discipline Promotion Project(2023B10564003)the 111 Project(D20008)。
文摘Tetracycline(TC)residues from anthropogenic activities undesirably present in nature as an emerging sustainability challenge and thereby require innovations in remediation technologies.Herein,as inspired by the microcompartment structure in living organisms,we adopt a synthetic biology approach to engineer the FerTiG,a modular enzyme assembly,to robustly scavenge TC residues with improved performance.The FerTiG consists of three functional modules,namely,a TC degradation module(Tet(X4)),a cofactor recycling module glucose dehydrogenase(GDH),and a protection module(ferritin),to organize diverse catalytic processes simultaneously as a biological circuit.The incorporation of GDH suitably fuels the FerTiG-dependent TC degradation by regenerating expensive nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate(NADPH)cofactor with glucose.The ferritin shields the catalytic core of FerTiG to resiliently decompose TC under unfavorable conditions.Due to collaboration among functional modules,FerTiG strongly catalyzes the residual TC removal from multiple environmental matrices.The degradation pathways and environmental/biological safety of FerTiG are then elaborated,indicating the promising readiness for the application of FerTiG.In summary,this work presents a synthetic biology-based strategy to spontaneously impose residual antibiotic biodegradation for better sustainability management.The FerTiG is engineered as a proof-of-principle for TC removal;however,this'microcompartment-mimick ing'concept is of great interest in mitigating other sustainability challenges where modular catalytic machinery is applied.
基金supported by the National Key Technologies Research and Development Plan(No.2021YFE0106900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82173769)+1 种基金the Basic Research Cooperation Project of Beijing,Tianjin,Hebei from the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.20JCZXJC00070)the Applied Basic Research Multi-investment Foundation of Tianjin(No.21JCYBJC01540)。
文摘Small interfering RNA(siRNA),a promising revolutionary therapy,faces delivery obstacles due to its poor targeting,strong charge negativity and macromolecular nature.Clinical-approved siRNAs can now only be delivered to the liver mediated by the chemically conjugated N-acetylgalactosamine(GalNAc)ligand,the conjugate can be effectively uptaken into cells through interaction with asialoglycoprotein receptor(ASGPR)highly expressed on liver hepatocytes.To further explore an efficient non-hepatic targeted delivery strategy,in this study,we designed a delivery system that chemically conjugated p53 siRNA to renal tubular cell-targeting peptides for targeting the kidney,which was suitable for industrial transformation.Results showed that peptide-siRNA conjugate could specifically enter renal tubular epithelial cells and silence target genes.In cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury(AKI)mice,peptide-siRNA conjugate blocked the p53-mediated apoptotic pathway and alleviated renal damage.The innovative proposed system to conjugate kidney-targeting peptides with siRNA achieved the efficient kidney-targeted delivery of si RNA and provided a prospective choice for treating AKI.
基金the UGC SAP DRS(Under Graduate students research orientation programme) sponsored by the University Grants Commission,New Delhiwhich supported the present work
文摘Objective:To assess the effect of quercetin(flavonoid) against lindane induced alterations in lipid profile of wistar rats.Methods:Rats were administered orally with lindane(100 mg/kg body weight) and quercetin(10 mg/kg body weight) for 30 days.After the end of treatment period lipid profile was estimated in serum and tissue.Results:Elevated levels of serum cholesterol, triglycerides,low density lipoprotein(LDL),very Low Density Lipoprotein(VLDL) and tissue triglycerides,cholesterol with concomitant decrease in serum HDL and tissue phospholipids were decreased in lindane treated rats were found to be significantly decreased in the quercetin and lindane co-treated rats.Conclusions:Our study suggests that quercetin has hypolipidemic effect and offers protection against lindane induced toxicity in liver by restoring the altered levels of lipids.The quercetin cotreatment along with lindane for 30 days reversed these biochemical alterations in lipids induced by lindane.
基金supported by a grant(NRF-2011-0008199)from the Basie Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea
文摘Objective:To investigate the antioxidant enicacy of a biologically active dilerpenoid compound sugiol isolated from Metasequoia glyptostroboides(M.glyptostroboides)in various antioxidant models.Methods:An abietane type diterpenoid sugiol,isolated from ethyl acetate extract of M.glyptostroboides cones,was analyzed for its antioxidant efficacy as reducing power ability and lipid peroxidation inhibition as well as its ability to scavenge free radicals such as 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl,nitric oxide,superoxide and hydroxyl radicals.Results:The sugiol showed significant and concentration-dependent antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities.Consequently,the sugiol exerted lipid peroxidation inhibitory effect by 76.3%as compared to a-tocopherol(80.13%)and butylaled hydroxyanisole(76.59%).In addition,the sugiol had significant scavenging activities of l,l-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl,nitric oxide,superoxide and hydroxyl free radicals in a concentration-dependent manner by 78.83%,72.42%,72.99%and 85.04%,when compared to the standard compound ascorbic acid(81.69%,74.62%,73.00%and 73.79%)and a-tocopherol/butylated hydroxyanisole(84.09%,78.61%,74.45%and 70.02%),respectively.Conclusions:These findings justify the biological and traditional uses of M.glyptostroboides or its secondary metabolites as confirmed by its promising antioxidant efficacy.
文摘The crystallization behavior of wollastonite glass-ceramics was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis and surface morphological observations, and the chemical compositions were evaluated by field emission-scanning electron microscopy （FE-SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. Various heat treatment temperatures （850, 900, 950, 1000 and 1050 ℃） were used to obtain glass-ceramics of the ideal wollastonite crystal phase as well as optimum mechanical properties and chemical durability. From XRD, FE-SEM and EDS, the crystallization of acicular crystal phase in the matrix was achieved at heat treatment temperature of 1000 and 1050 ℃, and wollastonite （CaSiO3） was found in the acicular type main crystal phase in the glass-ceramics. Various properties, such as density, compressive strength, bending strength and chemical durability were also examined. The mechanical properties of glass-ceramics obtained at the heat treatment temperature of 1000 and 1050 ℃ were superior to those obtained at the heat treatment temperature of 850 ℃.
基金Supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JUSRP51611A,JUSRP51504)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20171138)+1 种基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 program,2013AA102101-5)the 111 Project(No.1112-06)
文摘Tyrosol is a pharmacologically active phenolic compound widely used in the medicine and chemical industries.Traditional methods of plant extraction are complicated and chemical synthesis of tyrosol is not commercially viable. In this study, a recombinant Escherichia coli strain was constructed by overexpressing the phenylpyruvate decarboxylase ARO10 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which could produce tyrosol from glucose. Furthermore,genes encoding key enzymes from the competing phenylalanine and tyrosine synthesis pathways and the repression protein TyrR were eliminated, and the resulting engineered strain generated 3.57 mmol·L^(-1) tyrosol from glucose. More significantly, codon optimization of ARO10 increased expression and tyrosol titer. Using the novel engineered strain expressing codon-optimized AR10 in shake-flask culture, 8.72 mmol·L^(-1) tyrosol was obtained after 48 h. Optimization of the induction conditions improved tyrosol production to 9.53 mmol·L^(-1)(1316.3 mg·L^(-1)). A higher titer of tyrosol was achieved by reconstruction of tyrosol synthetic pathway in E. coli.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Nos.2013GB23600666 and 2013BAD11B00)funded by the Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Solid Organic Waste Resource Utilization,China+1 种基金supported by the grant of the Australian Research Council (No.LP120200418)Renewed Carbon Pty Ltd.,Australia and the project of DAFF Carbon Farming Futures-Filling the Research Gap,Australia (No.RG134978)
文摘Utilization of biochar at high application rates can increase soil C and crop yields, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce nutrient run-off from soils. However, the high application rate of 10 t ha-1 may not return a profit to the farmer due to the high cost of biochar. In this study biochar was modified through pre-treating the biomass and post-treating with phosphoric acid, minerals and different chemical fertilisers to study the effects of two new enhanced biochar fertilisers on the yield and quality of green pepper in a field experiment with 5 fertilisation treatments and 3 replications. The two new biochar fertilisers significantly （P 〈 0.05） increased the yield of green pepper （11.33-11.47 t ha-l）, compared with the conventional chemical fertiliser （9.72 t ha-l）. The biochar fertiliser treatments improved the vitamin C content of green pepper from 236.99 to 278.28 mg kg-1, and also significantly （P 〈 0.05） reduced the nitrate content from 132.32 to 101.92 mg kg-1, compared with chemical fertiliser. This study indicated that, compared to the use of conventional chemical fertiliser, all of the biochar fertiliser treatments could significantly improve the yield and quality of green pepper.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program(973 Program)of China(No.2013CB27405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.40771112 and 41171215)the Technology Innovation Program of Southwest University of China(No.Ky2009022)
文摘Ectomycorrhizal(EM) fungi could form symbiosis with plant roots and participate in nutrient absorption; however, many EM species commonly found in forest soils, where phosphorus(P) concentration and availability are usually very low, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas, have not yet been investigated for their efficiencies to mobilize soil P. In this study, fungal growth, P absorption,efflux of protons and organic acids, and soil P depletion by four isolates of EM fungi isolated either from acidic or calcareous soils were compared in pure liquid culture using soil as a sole P source. Boletus sp. 7(Bo 7), Lactarius deliciosus 3(Ld 3), and Pisolithus tinctorius 715(Pt 715) from acidic and P-deficient soils of southwestern China showed higher biomass and P concentration and accumulation than Cenococcum geophilum 4(Cg 4) from a calcareous soil of Inner Mongolia, northern China, after 4 weeks of liquid culture. Oxalate, malate, succinate, acetate, and citrate concentrations in the culture solutions varied significantly with fungal species,and oxalate accounted for 51.5%–91.4% of the total organic acids. Organic acids, particularly oxalate, in the culture solutions may lead to the solubilization of iron-bound P(Fe-P), aluminum-bound P(Al-P), and occluded P(O-P) from soil phosphates. Fungal species also varied greatly in proton efflux, which decreased the culture solution pH and may dissolve calcium-bound P(Ca-P) in soil.This could be the reason for the increment of both inorganic P in the culture solutions and Olsen P in the soil when EM fungi were present. Total inorganic P, the sum of Al-P, Fe-P, O-P, and Ca-P, in the culture solutions was positively correlated with the total concentration of organic acids in the culture solutions(r = 0.918*, n = 5), but negatively with both the total inorganic P in soil(r =-0.970**, n = 5) and the culture solution pH(r =-0.830*, n = 5). These suggested variable efficiencies of EM fungal species to mobilize inorganic P fractions from soil, which could make EM trees to utilize inorganic P in the same way like EM fungi and adapt to the soils with various P concentrations and availabilities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21472070,21602084)the project for Jiangsu Scientific and Technological Innovation Team+4 种基金the fund for Jiangsu Distinguished Professorship Programthe project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe 111 Project(No.111-2-06)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.JUSRP11729)the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry&Biotechnology Ministry of Education(No.KLCCB-KF201608)
文摘Fully synthetic vaccine,in which one or multi-molecular antigens are conjugated to a synthetic carrier with well-defined chemical structure,is a new direction to develop carbohydrate-based vaccine against cancer and pathogens.Toll like receptor(TLR)agonists with the ability to stimulate immune response have been widely investigated and been applied as build-in adjuvants to construct fully synthetic vaccines.In particular,remarkable progress has been achieved in recent years in the development of vaccines constructed with the agonists of TLRI 2,TLR2/6 and TLR4 and tumor-associated carbohydrate antigens(TACAs).These di-,tri-or multi-component vaccine candidates showed attractive immunologi-cal properties.This review highlights recent advances in developing full synthetic carbohydrate antigen based vaccines,with an emphasis on the structure-activity relationships that provide a primary basis for future vaccine design and immunotherapy developing.
