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The novel bioactive polysaccharide, Sacha inchi shell polysaccharide‐3 (SISP‐3), was isolated from the Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) shell using anion exchange and gel filtration chromatography. This neutral polysaccharide fraction, characterized by a triple‐helix structure and a molecular weight of 17,684 Da, was successfully isolated. The composition analysis of SISP‐3 revealed the presence of Rha, Ara, Gal, Glc, and Fru in molar ratios of 7.2%:41.7%:40.3%:4.1%:6.7%. The dominant glycosidic linkage in SISP‐3 was identified as ⟶4)‐Galp‐(1⟶, accompanied by a complex branching pattern. The results from RAW264.7 cell experiments showed that SISP‐3 significantly enhanced cell viability, phagocytosis, and NO production. Additionally, it significantly stimulated the production of cytokines, including TNF‐α, IL‐1β, and IL‐6, in RAW264.7 cells. These findings suggest that SISP‐3 serves as an immune active agent with immunomodulatory properties, indicating its potential as a natural immunomodulatory agent for various applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding how fault-related structures influence oil and gas accumulation is crucial for geological investigations and exploration planning. This study, based on 3D seismic data, analyzes the northeast-trending strike-slip fault zone in the eastern part of the Bachu Uplift. Automatic fault extraction techniques were employed to delineate the strike-slip fault zone, and the parallel bedding indicator was used to identify reservoirs and investigate the fault's segmented features and reservoir-controlling characteristics. The results show that the northeast-trending strike-slip fault is primarily governed by simple shear stress and conforms to the Riedel shear model. Three distinct structural styles were developed: vertical, pull-apart, and push-up segments, each exhibiting varying profile characteristics and planar patterns. The segmentation of the strike-slip fault controls the distribution of Ordovician fault-karst reservoirs. An oil and gas enrichment model for the strike-slip fault zone has been established, characterized by external hydrocarbon supply, fault-mediated migration, segmented reservoir control, and high-elevation accumulation. This study offers valuable insights for the exploration of fault-karst reservoirs controlled by strike-slip faults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The incomplete reduction of graphene oxide (GO) yields reduced graphene oxide (rGO), characterized by a zero band gap and intrinsic layer stacking, thus constraining its practical utility across diverse domains. Fortunately, this challenge can be effectively addressed by employing a suitable substrate for the fabrication of MoS2/rGO heterostructures. Nanocomposites of MoS2/reduced graphene oxide (MoS2/rGO-700W and MoS2/rGO-560W) were synthesized using MoS2 and GO solutions as starting materials through microwave-assisted synthesis with microwave power treatments of 700W and 560W, respectively. Structural characterization results reveal that the particle size of MoS2 within the composites is notably smaller compared to that of pure MoS2. The MoS2/rGO-700W composite demonstrates a more homogeneous dispersion of MoS2 and features a well-developed hierarchical porous structure with increased pore volume and specific surface area. The MoS2/rGO-700W composite demonstrates elevated ID/IG ratio, C/O ratio and C = C peak area, suggesting that increased microwave power enhances the removal of oxygen-containing groups from rGO. This process significantly restores the extended conjugated structure of graphene, thereby offering enhanced conductivity at the MoS2 interface. Furthermore, the proposed strategy holds considerable theoretical value and provides significant insights for the development process of novel MoS2-based composite electrode materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dictyophora rubrovalvata is a valuable fungus homologous to food and medicine, and its polysaccharide have been gaining increasing attention because of its plentiful activity. However, the structure and activity of its homogeneous polysaccharide have not been studied enough. In this study, two polysaccharides DRP-I and DRP-II were purified from D. rubrovalvata. Their structures were characterized by chemical composition, monosaccharide composition analysis, methylation analysis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results showed that DRP-I and DRP-II were neutral heteropolysaccharides with molecular weights of 5.79 × 103 and 1.25 × 104 Da, respectively, which were composed of mannose, galactose, glucose, xylose and fucose. The main chains were → 6)-α-D-Galp-(1 → 6)-α-D-Galp-(2,1 → 6)-α-D-Manp-(2,1 → 6)-α-D-Galp-(1, and branch chains were β-D-Xylp-(1 → 3)-α-L-Fucp-(1 → 4)-α-D-Manp-(1 → and α-D-Galp-(1 → 3)-α-D-Galp-(1 →. The in vitro immunoactivity assays on dendritic cells showed that DRP-I and DRP-II could up-regulate the expression of IL-10 and IL-6 and inhibit the expression of TNF-α in a concentration-dependent manner. This research indicated that DRP-I and DRP-II possessed immunoactivity by balancing the excessive inflammation, and molecular weight is an important factor affecting immunoactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract Dictyophora rubrovalvata is a valuable fungus homologous to food and medicine, and its polysaccharide have been gaining increasing attention because of its plentiful activity. However, the structure and activity of its homogeneous polysaccharide have not been studied enough. In this study, two polysaccharides DRP-I and DRP-II were purified from D. rubrovalvata. Their structures were characterized by chemical composition, monosaccharide composition analysis, methylation analysis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results showed that DRP-I and DRP-II were neutral heteropolysaccharides with molecular weights of 5.79 × 103 and 1.25 × 104 Da, respectively, which were composed of mannose, galactose, glucose, xylose and fucose. The main chains were → 6)-α-D-Galp-(1 → 6)-α-D-Galp-(2,1 → 6)-α-D-Manp-(2,1 → 6)-α-D-Galp-(1, and branch chains were β-D-Xylp-(1 → 3)-α-L-Fucp-(1 → 4)-α-D-Manp-(1 → and α-D-Galp-(1 → 3)-α-D-Galp-(1 → . The in vitro immunoactivity assays on dendritic cells showed that DRP-I and DRP-II could up-regulate the expression of IL-10 and IL-6 and inhibit the expression of TNF-α in a concentration-dependent manner. This research indicated that DRP-I and DRP-II possessed immunoactivity by balancing the excessive inflammation, and molecular weight is an important factor affecting immunoactivity. Graphical Abstract

Polysaccharides derived from Auricularia auricula exhibit diverse biological activities and hold significant potential for commercial utilization as functional food ingredients. In this investigation, polysaccharides from A. auricula were obtained using six extraction techniques (ammonium oxalate solution extraction, sodium hydroxide solution extraction, hot water extraction, pectinase and cellulase-assisted extraction, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, and microwave-assisted extraction). Subsequently, a comprehensive comparison was conducted to evaluate their physicochemical properties and biological functionalities. The ammonium oxalate solution extraction method yielded a higher extraction rate (11.76%) and polysaccharide content (84.12%), as well as a higher uronic acid content (10.13%). Although the six Auricularia polysaccharides had different molecular weight distributions, monosaccharide molar ratios, similar monosaccharide compositions, and characteristic functional groups of polysaccharides, they exhibited different surface morphology. In vitro assays showed that polysaccharides extracted by ammonium oxalate solution possessed good scavenging ability against DPPH free radical, hydroxyl free radical and superoxide anion free radical as well as reduction power of iron ion. At the same time, both polysaccharides extracted by ammonium oxalate solution and sodium hydroxide solution promoted NO production in mouse macrophages along with the secretion of cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. These results indicated significant differences in the structure and characteristics among Auricularia polysaccharides prepared by various extraction methods, which may be related to the variety or origin of A. auricula; furthermore, their bioactivities varied accordingly in vitro assays where the ammonium oxalate solution extraction method was found more beneficial for obtaining high-quality bioactive Auricularia polysaccharides. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharide (PSP) was extracted and purified from raw material obtained from P. sibiricum. The structural features of PSP were investigated by Congo red, circular dichroism spectrum, high‐performance gel permeation chromatography, scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscope, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. In vitro simulations were conducted to investigate the kinetics of PSP enzyme inhibition. Moreover, a type II diabetes mouse model (T2DM) with streptozotocin‐induced insulin resistance was established, and the indexes of lipid quadruple, insulin resistance index, oral glucose tolerance (OGTT), organ index, and pancreatic morphology of model mice were measured. The results showed that PSP mainly consists of monosaccharides, such as mannose, glucose, galactose, xylose, and arabinose. It also has a β‐glycosidic bond of a pyranose ring and an irregular reticulated aggregated structure with a triple helix. In vitro enzyme inhibition assays revealed that PSP acts as a reversible competitive inhibitor of α‐glucosidase and α‐amylase. Furthermore, PSP was found to reduce insulin resistance index, increase OGTT and serum insulin levels, decrease free fatty acid content to improve lipid metabolism, and lower glycated serum protein content to enhance glucose metabolism in T2DM mice, thereby leading to a reduction in blood glucose concentration. Additionally, PSP exhibited reparative effects on the damaged liver tissue cells and pancreatic tissue in T2DM mice. The experiment results provide a preliminary basis for the therapeutic mechanism of PSP about type II diabetes and a theoretical reference for application in food and pharmaceutical development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

L-Alanyl-L-tyrosine (L-Ala-Tyr) is a dipeptide formed by the condensation of L-alanine methyl ester and L-tyrosine. After entering the body, it can be rapidly broken down to release tyrosine. In this study, L-Ala-Tyr was successfully prepared by using α-ester acyltransferase as biocatalyst and alanine methyl ester (L-Ala-OMe) and tyrosine (L-Tyr) as acyl donor and nucleophile, respectively. The dipeptide yield was increased from 15 to 50% by optimizing the conditions: boric acid-borax (0.2 mol/L), 30°C, pH 9.5, 2:1 acyl donor to nucleophile ratio, DES (ChCl/urea), and 15%(v/v) water content. The catalytic product is then isolated and purified. The structure of the product was identified by high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, proton nuclear magnetic resonance, and carbon spectroscopy. Its biological activity was preliminarily determined by the B16-F10 mouse melanoma cell model. The results showed that the purity of L-Ala-Tyr prepared by the separation and purification method of this study was 96.8%, and the mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy showed that the structure of the peptide was consistent with the expected structure. In addition, the preliminary physiological activity identification results show that L-Ala-Tyr has no toxic effect on cells in the concentration range of 100–800 μmol·L−1, and at the optimal concentration, compared with the positive control 8-methoxypsoralen, it can promote the production of melanin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polysaccharide is one of the four fundamental substances that make up life and have various important biological activities. A deep understanding of the structure and activity of polysaccharide molecules is of guiding significance for the development of polysaccharides. The structure characterization of two new polysaccharides from Armillariella tabescens (AT-P) and Tricholoma portentosum (TP-P) by HPGPC, GC-MS, NMR and FT-IR indicated that AT-P was composed of glucose and galactose in a ratio of 3:8. Its skeleton structure was consisted of (1→6)-galactose residues and (1→3,6)-galactose residues with three branched chains. The TP-P was consisted of composed of rhamnose, xylose, glucose, galactose in the ratio of 1:1:2:9. Its skeleton structure was consisted of (1→4)-galactose residues, (1→4)-glucose residues and (1→2,6)-galactose residues with one branched chain. Within the concentration range of 1.25 and 40 µg/mL, both AT-P and TP-P could enhance the proliferation ability of T cells, B cells, and RAW 264.7 cells. AT-P and TP-P could significantly (P < 0.01) improve the proliferation efficiency of B cells at 20 µg/mL and 10 µg/mL, respectively, with a maximum of 70.16% and 76.28%, respectively. Both AT-P and TP-P could promote the secretion of IL-1β and TNF-α by RAW 264.7 cells and promote the secretion of IL-1 by B and T cells. However, neither of they could not promote the secretion of IL-10 by RAW 264.7 cells and T cells. Their effects on the secretion of TNF-α by T and B cells were also different. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The novel gelling polysaccharides (NPGP) were extracted and characterized from Nicandra physalodes (Linn.) Gaertn. seeds, while properties and potential application of NPGP gels with tea polyphenols were further explored. NPGP was composed of GalA, Glc, Rha, Gal, Xyl, Ara, and Man at a molar ratio of 71.87:17.13:3.10:2.55:2.19:1.64:1.52, with molecular weight of 6.32 × 104 Da and low methoxylation degree of 45.21%. The gelling properties of NPGP gel induced by tea polyphenols showed that tea polyphenols significantly improved the structural and rheological properties of NPGP gel, due to the formation of dense network by hydrogen bonds and the increase of crystalline degree of NPGP. NPGP gels with tea polyphenols could significantly ameliorated the texture, water-holding capacity, aggregation, leading force, and moisture distribution of surimi during freeze-thaw cycles. All results suggest that NPGP gels with tea polyphenols has fine properties and show potential to be applied as natural additives in food industry.

Understanding how fault-related structures influence oil and gas accumulation is crucial for geological investigations and exploration planning. This study, based on 3D seismic data, analyzes the northeast-trending strike-slip fault zone in the eastern part of the Bachu Uplift. Automatic fault extraction techniques were employed to delineate the strike-slip fault zone, and the parallel bedding indicator was used to identify reservoirs and investigate the fault’s segmented features and reservoir-controlling characteristics. The results show that the northeast-trending strike-slip fault is primarily governed by simple shear stress and conforms to the Riedel shear model. Three distinct structural styles were developed: vertical, pull-apart, and push-up segments, each exhibiting varying profile characteristics and planar patterns. The segmentation of the strike-slip fault controls the distribution of Ordovician fault-karst reservoirs. An oil and gas enrichment model for the strike-slip fault zone has been established, characterized by external hydrocarbon supply, fault-mediated migration, segmented reservoir control, and high-elevation accumulation. This study offers valuable insights for the exploration of fault-karst reservoirs controlled by strike-slip faults.

To improve the stability of Spirulina polyphenols through microencapsulation. Two types of microcapsules, Phe-PS and Phe-PS-Zein were prepared by embedding zein and porous starch (PS) in spirulina polyphenols (Phe). The microstructure, stability, antioxidant activity, and in vitro simulated digestion properties of Phe, Phe-PS, and Phe-PS-Zein were compared. The results showed that under the conditions of core to wall ratio of 1:10, temperature of 80 ℃, and magnetic stirring time of 120 minutes, the embedding rate of Phe-PS microcapsules was 60.29%. The encapsulation efficiency of Phe-PS-Zein microcapsules was the highest at core to wall ratio of 1:10, wall to material ratio of 1:1, stirring time of 90 minutes, temperature of 60 ℃, and pH of 7, reached 86.93%. The XRD and XPS spectra indicated that the diffraction peak intensity of the crystal decreased after the addition of zein, which was mainly related to the amorphous structure of zein. DSC analysis showed that the addition of protein as wall material improved the thermal stability of microcapsules. Compared with free Phe and Phe-PS, Phe-PS-Zein showed an increased ability to scavenge DPPH radicals and reduce Fe3+ by measuring its antioxidant activity, stability, and in vitro sustained-release effect. In summary, the Phe-PS-Zein particles could serve as an effective delivery carrier for Spirulina polyphenols. The results of this study would be expected to provide a theoretical and experimental basis for the high-value utilization of Phe.

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A neutral Polygonatum cyrtonema polysaccharide (NPCP) was isolated and purified from Polygonatum cyrtonema by various chromatographic techniques, including DEAE-52 and Sephadex-G100 chromatography. The structure of NPCP was characterized by HPLC, HPGPC, GC-MS, FT-IR, NMR, and SEM. Results showed that NPCP is composed of glucose (55.4%) and galactose (44.6%) with a molecular weight of 3.2 kDa, and the sugar chain of NPCP was →1)-α-D-Glc-(4→1)-β-D-Gal-(3→. In vitro bioactivity experiments demonstrated that NPCP significantly enhanced macrophages proliferation and phagocytosis while inhibiting the M1 polarization induced by LPS as well as the M2 polarization induced by IL-4 and IL-13 in macrophages. Additionally, NPCP suppressed the secretion of IL-6 and TNF-α in both M1 and M2 cells but promoted the secretion of IL-10. These results suggest that NPCP could serve as an immunomodulatory agent with potential applications in anti-inflammatory therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Mn(SCN)2(2,2′-bipy)2] (1) and [Co(SCN)2(2,2′-bipy)2] (2) were synthesized at ambient temperature by adding aqueous solutions of manganese(II) or cobalt(II) chloride hydrate to aqueous acetonitrile solutions of 2,2′-bipyridine (2,2′-bipy) and potassium thiocyanate. Elemental analyses, FT-IR and UV–vis spectra were used to characterize 1 and 2. Single crystal X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the crystal structures of 1 and 2, revealing that the two are structurally similar. The molecular structures of 1 and 2 consist of Mn or Co ion chelated by two molecules of 2,2′-bipy through four nitrogen atoms and two NCS anions, giving distorted octahedral geometries. The isothiocyanate group is not bridging, instead, two ligands coordinate in a cis arrangement to the manganese or cobalt center by their nitrogen atoms while the sulfur atoms are free. Through hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking interactions, the discrete units of 1 and 2 extend to 3D supramolecular networks with flower and fishbone-like structures. The luminescence behavior of 2,2′-bipy, 1 and 2 were investigated. On HepG2 (liver) and MCF-7 (breast) cancer cells, the anticancer effects of 1 and 2 were evaluated. The activity of 1 and 2 on MCF-7 is more significant than that of HepG2. The IC50 of 1 was lower in HepG2 and MCF-7 cells than for 2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The preparation, X-ray crystal structure, Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and elemental analysis of the three complexes (1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione): (2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid)2: H2O [(tp)· (Hbza)2 · H2O, Hdcba = 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid] (1) (1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione): (2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid) [(tp) · (Hpyca), Hpyca = 2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid] (2) and (1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione): (3-nitrophthalic acid) [(tp) · (Hntpa)] (3) based on 1,3-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, 2,6-dichlorobenzoic acid 2-pyrazinecarboxylic acid, and 3-nitrophthalic acid are reported. XRD and FTIR analysis indicated that they are all co-crystal. 1 crystallizes in the monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 7.1019(7) Å, b = 12.9494(12) Å, c = 26.253(3) Å, β = 93.536(3)°, V = 2409.8(4) Å3, Z = 4. 2 crystallizes in the monoclinic, space group P21/c, with a = 6.9863(7) Å, b = 25.437(3) Å, c = 7.3987(7) Å, β = 95.152(2)°, V = 1309.5(2) Å3, Z = 4. 3 crystallizes in the monoclinic, space group P21/n, with a = 14.2133(15) Å, b = 8.2333(9) Å, c = 15.3860(17) Å, β = 117.236(5)º, V = 1600.9(3) Å3, Z = 4. The imidazole-carboxylic acid synthon of the CO2H···N type is observed in all the co-crystal. The imidazole H–N also donated the N–H···O hydrogen bonds in all cases. Apart from the classical hydrogen bonds, the auxiliary expanding interactions as CH···O, CH3···O, CH···Cl, O···O, Cl···O, Cl···Cl, Cl···π, O···π, and π···π also play important roles in the structure extension. For the coexistence of the various weak interactions these structures adopted the most common R22(7) supramolecular synthon. In conclusion, we have shown that 2D–3D connections can be constructed by the collective non-covalent interactions. In the three prepared supramolecular assemblies there are plenty of weak nonbonding interactions such as directional hydrogen bonds of O–H···N, N-H···O, O–H···O, intra- and interchain CH···O, CH3···O, CH···Cl, O···O, Cl···O, Cl···Cl, Cl···π, O···π, and π···π interactions, on account of these collective weak interactions, these compounds displayed the 2D–3D framework structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To realize the high-value utilization of buckwheat protein resources, α-glucosidase-inhibiting glycopeptide (α-GIG) was prepared by fermentation of Lactobacillus plantarum and Streptococcus thermophilus which were selected from 6 strains. One-factor-at-a-time method aimed to determine the level of experimental factors and a further response surface experiment was used to optimize fermentation. The fermentation broth was separated and purified by Sephadex G-25 and reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) to prepare a-GIG. The method of β-elimination reaction was used to determine the type of glycopeptide bond and infrared spectroscopy was used to analyze the secondary structure. The inhibitory effects of α-GIG on α-glucosidase was investigated by enzyme kinetics. The results showed that when the inoculum was 2%, pH was 7.5, solid-liquid ratio was 1:14.8 and fermentation time was 2.8 d, the α-glucosidase inhibition rate was 70.83%. I1, I2, I3 were separated from Sephadex G-25, and I2 with the best enzyme inhibitory effect whose IC50 is 1.72 mg/mL. I2 was further separated and purified by RP-HPLC to obtain α-GIG with a purity of 94.17%. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy suggest that the secondary structure composition was estimated as 70.51% β-folding, 18.95% α-helices and 10.54% β-corner α-elimination reaction demonstrated the existence of 0-glycosidic linkage in "-GIG. The results of the enzyme inhibition kinetics study showed that α-GIG exhibited a mixed-type non-competitive inhibition of α-glucosidase. Therefore, α-GIG had the potential to be developed as a natural α-glucosidase inhibitor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study analyzed the chemical composition and antioxidant properties of proanthocyanidins (PAs) in Chinese quince fruits at six growth stages. UPLC-QTOF-ESI-MS/MS and MALDI-TOF-MS identified and quantified the chemical composition, while radical scavenging ability assessed antioxidant capacities. PA concentration peaked during mid-growth and declined as fruits ripened. The highest total proanthocyanidin content occurred in August (1776.69 ± 56.97 mg PB2/100 g FW). Catechin and epicatechin were the primary PA subunits, forming trimers to tetradecamers and higher degrees of PAs. The PA extracts were composed predominantly of highly polymerized B-type procyanidins with degrees of polymerization (DP) greater than 4, which accounted for over 93% of total PA content, along with minor amounts of dimeric and trimeric prodelphinidins. Molecular weight of PA samples decreased as fruits ripened. The highest antioxidant activities against DPPH+• and ABTS+• were observed in July (IC50 = 7.17 ± 0.073 µg/mL) and August (IC50 = 67.47 ± 2.29 mg/mL), respectively, with the highest FRAP activity in July. Immature fruits with elevated PA content and antioxidant capacity show promising potential for functional food applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polysaccharide derivatives with two types of functionalities were synthesized; reactive groups for click-chemistry approaches and groups that can tune the water solubility of the products. Xylan phenylcarbonates (XPCs) and cellulose phenylcarbonates (CPCs) with degrees of substitution (DS) ranging from 0.6 to 3.0 were prepared as starting materials. In a modular synthesis approach, these carbonate derivatives were converted with different amines to obtain functional xylan carbamates (XCs) and cellulose carbamates (CCs) with (i) reactive alkynyl- or furfuryl groups and / or (ii) hydrophilic hydroxyalkyl or tertiary amino groups. Both types of functionalities were introduced separately or simultaneously in a convenient one-pot-approach. Mixed polysaccharide carbamates with low, intermediate, and high DS values (0.6 to 2.5) were successfully prepared and characterized. The water solubility of the carbamates and mixed carbamates was tuned by variation of the type and DS of the two hydrophilic substituents. Surprisingly, some of the products showed lower or upper critical solution temperatures (LCSTs, UCSTs). Thus, the thermoreversible phase transition in aqueous solutions was studied. The products obtained in this work are very promising for the preparation of hydrogels through selective covalent crosslinking as well as for the fabrication of thermoresponsive biomaterials.

In this paper, the preparation of Selenized Gastrodia elata polysaccharides (SeGEP) was conducted through HNO3-Na2SeO3 method using GEP and sodium nitrite as the raw materials, and the modification conditions were optimized by single factor experiment combined with response surface method using selenium content as the index. Ultraviolet spectrum (UV), infrared spectrum (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), particle size test, zeta potential test, Congo red test, iodine-potassium iodide test, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques were carried out to explore the structure of GEP and SeGEP. Antioxidant tests were conducted to evaluate the effect of selenylation modification on GEP in vitro. The results showed that the optimum selenylation parameters were as follows: Reaction temperature 74 ℃, nitric acid concentration 0.041%, reaction time 8.4 h, and under the optimum conditions, the selenium content could be reached to 3891.05±10.86 μg/g. Structural characterization analysis showed that SeGEP had been successfully accomplished, and SeGEP had reduced the particle size, increased the absolute value of Zeta potential and improved the stability in solution by comparing with GEP. It was also found that both GEP and SeGEP might possess triple helix with long side branched chain structures, whereas selenylation modification could change the micromorphology of GEP. The in vitro antioxidant results showed that the DPPH radical scavenging rate of SeGEP at 10 mg/mL was 98%±1.52% and the maximum iron reducing power was 0.99±0.24, and the ABTS+ radical scavenging rate of SeGEP at 1 mg/mL was 97.49%±1.16%, respectively. SeGEP exhibited higher antioxidant activities than that of GEP, indicating that selenylation modification could improve the antioxidant ability of GEP. This study provided a theoretical basis for the development of selenium supplement and functional food related to selenized Gastrodia elata polysaccharides.

To preliminarily assess the primary reasons for the reduction in polysaccharide content in Polygonatum sibiricum processed through the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing" method and its impact on the in vitro activity of Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides, this study measured the levels of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in Polygonatum sibiricum processed through the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing" method. The study also examined the structural changes of purified polysaccharides from Polygonatum sibiricum before and after the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing" process and analyzed the influence of these changes on the in vitro activity of Polygonatum sibiricum. The results indicated that the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing" induced the Maillard reaction in Polygonatum sibiricum, resulting in a 5-HMF content of (631.3±21.5) μg/g, and the levels of carboxymethyl lysine (CML) and carboxyethyl lysine (CEL) were (342.4±11.3) μg/g and (63.7±9.8) μg/g, respectively. This processing also had varying degrees of impact on the structure and composition of Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides. The glucose (Glc) content increased, while mannose (Man) and galacturonic acid (GalUA) content significantly decreased, with Man decreasing from 34.53% to 17.06%, and GalUA decreasing from 9.59% to 1.77%. The research suggests that Polygonatum sibiricum undergoes the Maillard reaction during the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing", leading to the formation of a certain amount of AGEs. Simultaneously, the "Nine Steaming-Nine Processing" method can enhance the in vitro hypoglycemic activity of Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides to a certain extent.

CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO) ceramics were prepared by solid-state reaction route, calcination at 1050°C for 4 h and sintering at 1050 and 1100°C for 8 h. X-ray diffraction and Raman studies of the CCTO powders and sintered samples confirmed the formation of single phase cubic structure with small amount of CuO in the sintered ceramics. Scanning electron microscope study revealed the average grain size between ~6 μm to ~29 μm in the CCTO ceramics sintered at 1100°C. Room temperature giant dielectric constant (εr) of the order of ~105 with relatively low dielectric loss at 100Hz frequency was obtained in the CCTO ceramics sintered at 1100°C. The present study has revealed that grain size plays an important role in enhancing the dielectric properties of CCTO ceramics.

Dendrobium officinale is an important edible and medicinal plant, with the Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide (DOP) being its primary active constituent, known for its diverse biological activities. In this study, DOP was extracted and characterized for its structural properties. The potential of DOP to ameliorate gastric ulcers (GUs) was investigated using an acetic-acid-induced GU model in rats. The results demonstrated that DOP exerted a multifaceted protective effect against GU, mitigating the deleterious impact on food intake and body weight in rats. DOP exhibited its protective action by attenuating cellular damage attributed to oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions mediated by enhanced activities of SOD, GSH, and GSH-PX, coupled with a downregulation in the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Furthermore, DOP effectively inhibited apoptosis in gastric mucosa cells of acetic-acid-induced GU rat models and facilitated the self-repair of damaged tissues. Remarkably, the DOP-200 and DOP-400 groups outperformed omeprazole in reducing the expression of IL-6 and malondialdehyde (MDA) in tissues, as well as IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in serum. These groups also exhibited an improved expression of SOD in tissues and SOD, GSH, and GSH-PX in serum. A Western blot analysis of gastric mucosa demonstrated that the DOP-200 and DOP-400 groups significantly reduced the expression of NF-κBp65, phosphorylated NF-κBp65, FoxO3a, and Bim. The observed antagonism to GU appeared to be associated with the NF-κB cell pathway. Additionally, qRT-PCR results indicate that DOP reduced the mRNA transcription levels of IL-6, and TNF-α, which shows that the healing of GU is related to the reduction in the inflammatory reaction by DOP. However, the expression of EGF and VEGF decreased, suggesting that the mechanism of DOP inhibiting GU may not be directly related to EGF and VEGF, or there is an uncertain competitive relationship between them, so further research is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

RLPa-2 (Mw 15.6 kDa) is a polysaccharide isolated from Rosa laevigata Michx. It consists of arabinose (Ara), galactose (Gal), rhamnose (Rha), glucose (Glc), xylose (Xyl), and galacturonic acid (Gal-UA) with a molar ratio of 1.00:0.91:0.39:0.34:0.25:0.20. Structural characterization was performed by methylation and NMR analysis, which indicated that RLPa-2 might comprise →6)-α-D-Galp-(1→, →4)-α-D-GalpA-(1→, α-L-Araf-(1→, →2,4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→, β-D-Xylp, and α-L-Rhap. In addition, the bioactivity of RLPa-2 was assessed through an in vitro macrophage polarization assay. Compared to positive controls, there was a significant decrease in the expression of M1 macrophage markers (CD80, CD86) and p-STAT3/STAT3 protein. Additionally, there was a down-regulation in the production of pro-inflammatory mediators (NO, IL-6, TNF-α), indicating that M1 macrophage polarization induced with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) stimulation could be inhibited by RLPa-2. These findings demonstrate that the RLPa-2 might be considered as a potential anti-inflammatory drug to reduce inflammation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, wet ball milling and hot press methods were used to prepare nanocomposite from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) as a matrix, and modified multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as reinforcement nano-additives. Two batches of MWCNTs were used (Pristine-MWCNTs-B1, and Pristine-MWCNTs-B2). First, the MWCNTs were oxidized (oxide-MWCNTs) by wet chemistry using strong acids, then further functionalized with an amide group (A-MWCNTs). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) results confirm the functionalization of the MWCNT with the amide group. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to examine the surface morphology and crystalline behavior of MWCNT after functionalization. Ball milling was used to mix the UHMWPE with pristine MWCNT (1.5% wt), Oxide-MWCNT (1.5% wt), and A-MWCNTs (0.5–2% wt). Then, hot press melting was used to prepare the nanocomposite sheets. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the impact of the balls milling process with time factor on UHMWPE crystallinity and the interaction of the functionalization MWCNT with the UHMWPE matrix. The structure (crystallinity, crystal size) was validated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and universal testing machine (UTM) were utilized to analyze the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, respectively. The results showed that UHMWPE crystallinity increased after 2 h of ball milling, while crystallinity decreased when pristine-MWCNT, oxide-MWCNTs, and A-MWCNTs (0.5–2 wt%) were added without affecting the crystal structure of UHMWPE. The results showed that adding 1.5 wt% A-MWCNTs-(B1, B2)/UHMWPE increased thermal stability by 16 °C and elongation at the break by up to 74% when used 1.5 wt% A-MWCNT-B1 and 2 wt% A-MWCNT-B2. This shows that the ball milling methods and amide group improved the dispersion and interface interaction between MWCNTs and UHMWPE matrix. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some side reactions in the synthetic processes of prothioconazole led to by-products. They negatively affect the yield and quality of prothioconazole. Three different synthetic processes were investigated. Four by-products, including 2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-(4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)propan-2-ol (7), 6-(2-chlorobenzyl)-6-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3,4-oxadiazine-4-carbothioamide (8), dimer-prothioconazole (9) and 2-(2-chlorobenzyl)-2-((5-thioxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methyl)cyclobutanone (10), were synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR, 13C NMR, ESI-MS or X-Ray diffraction. Among them, the by-product 8 was first discovered during the synthesis of prothioconazole by substituting hydrazine-acetone. The study revealed the mechanism of generation of the four by-products in different processes. The results provided an important guide for the selection and control of the synthetic process of prothioconazole and product quality improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Dendrobium huoshanense is a famous edible and medicinal herb, and polysaccharides are the main bioactive component in it. In this study, response surface methodology (RSM) combined with a Box–Behnken design (BBD) was used to optimize the enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasound–microwave–assisted extraction (UMAE), and hot water extraction (HWE) conditions and obtain the polysaccharides named DHP-E, DHP-UM, and DHP-H. The effects of different extraction methods on the physicochemical properties, structure characteristics, and bioactivity of polysaccharides were compared. The differential thermogravimetric curves indicated that DHP-E showed a broader temperature range during thermal degradation compared with DHP-UM and DHP-H. The SEM results showed that DHP-E displayed an irregular granular structure, but DHP-UM and DHP-H were sponge-like. The results of absolute molecular weight indicated that polysaccharides with higher molecular weight detected in DHP-H and DHP-UM did not appear in DHP-E due to enzymatic degradation. The monosaccharide composition showed that DHPs were all composed of Man, Glc, and Gal but with different proportions. Finally, the glycosidic bond types, which have a significant effect on bioactivity, were decoded with methylation analysis. The results showed that DHPs contained four glycosidic bond types, including Glcp-(1→, →4)-Manp-(1→, →4)-Glcp-(1→, and →4,6)-Manp-(1→ with different ratios. Furthermore, DHP-E exhibited better DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities. These findings could provide scientific foundations for selecting appropriate extraction methods to obtain desired bioactivities for applications in the pharmaceutical and functional food industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aimed to investigate the effects of the covalent binding of flaxseed protein (FP) and chlorogenic acid (CA) on the structure and functional properties of FP–CA complexes fabricated using the alkali method. The results suggested that the encapsulation efficiency of CA encapsulated by FP ranged from 66.11% to 72.20% and the loading capacity of CA increased with an increasing addition ratio of CA with a dose-dependent relationship, which increased from 2.34% to 10.19%. The particle size, turbidity, zeta potential and PDI of FP and the FP–CA complexes had no significant discrepancy. UV–Vis and fluorescence spectra showed the existence of the interaction between FP and CA. SEM images showed that the surface of the FP–0.35%CA complex had more wrinkles compared to FP. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis indicated the decomposition temperature of FP at 198 °C was higher than that (197 °C) of the FP–0.35%CA complex, implying that the stability of the FP–CA complexes was lower than FP. The functional properties suggested that the FP–CA complex with 1.40% CA had a higher water holding capacity (500.81%), lower oil holding capacity (273.495%) and lower surface hydrophobicity. Moreover, the FP–CA complexes had better antioxidant activities than that of FP. Therefore, this study provides more insights for the potential application of FP–CA covalent complexes in functional food processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The anti-digestibility of resistant dextrin (RD) and resistant maltodextrin (RMD) is usually significantly affected by processing techniques, reaction conditions, and starch sources. The objective of this investigation is to elucidate the similarities and differences in the anti-digestive properties of RD and RMD prepared from three different tuber crop starches, namely, potato, cassava, and sweet potato, and to reveal the associated mechanisms. The results show that all RMDs have a microstructure characterized by irregular fragmentation and porous surfaces, no longer maintaining the original crystalline structure of starches. Conversely, RDs preserve the structural morphology of starches, featuring rough surfaces and similar crystalline structures. RDs exhibite hydrolysis rates of approximately 40%, whereas RMDs displaye rates lower than 8%. This disparity can be attributed to the reduction of α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds and the development of a highly branched spatial structure in RMDs. The indigestible components of the three types of RDs range from 34% to 37%, whereas RMDs vary from 80% to 85%, with potato resistant maltodextrin displaying the highest content (84.96%, p < 0.05). In conclusion, there are significant differences in the processing performances between different tuber crop starches. For the preparation of RMDs, potato starch seems to be superior to sweet potato and cassava starches. These attributes lay the foundation for considering RDs and RMDs as suitable components for liquid beverages, solid dietary fiber supplements, and low glycemic index (low-GI) products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ni-Co-Mn-Mg ferrite nanoparticles with the formula (Ni,Co)xMn0.25-xMg0.75Fe2O4 were synthesized in this work by employing the sol-gel auto-combustion process, with nitrates used as the cations source and citric acid (C6H8O7) as the combustion agent. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) were used to characterize the structural, morphological, and magnetic properties of ferrite powders. The XRD measurements showed crystallite sizes ranging between 24 - 28 nm. The FE-SEM images show the presence of agglomeration as well as a non-homogeneous distribution of the samples. On the other hand, the stoichiometry of the reactant solutions that were used is in close agreement with the elemental analysis that was obtained from EDX showing that the composition was as expected. Manganese ferrite showed a decrease in magnetic parameters on magnesium doping, which was further enhanced in (Ni,Co)xMn0.25-xMg0.75Fe2O4 nanoparticles upon replacement of nonmagnetic manganese ions for nickel and cobalt ions. Results indicated that Ni-Co-Mn-Mg ferrite nanoparticles’ crystal morphology, structural, and magnetic properties were significantly influenced by the amounts of nickel and cobalt content.

This study exploited the use of lysozyme (LYZ) as a material to generate amyloid fibrosis process tuned by acid-heat induction under pH2.0 and 90 ℃. The structural characteristics of the lysozyme amyloid fibrils (A-LYZ) were characterized by nanoparticle size analyzer, atomic force microscopy (AFM), circular dichroism (CD), and fluorescence spectrophotometer. The four performance indicators on original lysozyme film and lysozyme amyloid fibrils film prepared by the flow-casting method, which were tensile strength (TS), elongation at break (E), water vapor permeability (WVP) and water solubility (WS), were inspected. Furthermore, the vanillin was added to lysozyme solution to obtain an antibacterial film, and its inhibitory effects on E. coli and B. subtilis were investigated. The results showed that the average particle size of lysozyme after amyloid fibrosis increased significantly, the structures of proteins changing from spherical to linear were confirmed by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Circular dichroism (CD) showed that the protein secondary structure was changed from α-helix to β-sheet. After acid and heat treatment, the surface structure of A-LYZ films was uniform and smooth. The mechanical properties of the films were increased and the WVP and WS of the films were decreased significantly (P

In this study, Yunnan arabica coffee beans were selected as the research object, and the extraction process of coffee melanoidins were optimized. Filter membrane fractionation of 100, 50 and 30 kDa were used to characterize the structure of coffee melanoidins of different molecular weight segments based on molecular morphology and spectroscopy characteristics. The results showed that the optimal extraction conditions were as follows: Solid-liquid ratio 1:16 (g/mL), extraction temperature 80 ℃, extraction time 60 min. The results of gel permeation chromatography showed that the coffee melanoidins tight spherical structure in the solution, and the molecular weight were mainly 4.56×104 and 2.94×104 Da, accounting for 72.5% and 27.5%. X-ray diffraction showed that the coffee melanoidins were amorphous and had weak crystallization. The analysis of micromorphological characteristics showed that the coffee melanoidins without fractionation treatment were irregularly agglomerated spherical with rough surface and pores. After fractionation treatment, the polymerization structure disappeared and showed irregular flake and long strip shape. The degree of black-brown and the content of basic components decreased with the decrease of molecular weight. The UV-Vis spectra showed that different molecular weight components had weak absorption peaks at 285 and 320 nm. Fourier infrared spectroscopy showed that there might be carboxyl, hydroxyl, amino and methyl groups. The 3D-EEMs had λex=400 nm，λem=480~490 nm, indicated that coffee melanoidins concentrate had aromatic ring, heterocycle and rigid structure. Through the optimization of extraction, fractionation and structure characterization of coffee melanoidins, it would provide certain data support for further research on the formation, transformation and basic structure of Yunnan arabica coffee melanoidins.

Objective: Optimize the extraction process of Platycodon grandiflorum polysaccharides by compound enzyme method, and preliminarily analyze its structure and in vitro antioxidant activity. Methods: Response surface methodology was used to optimize the extraction conditions with the extraction rate of polysaccharides as the index and the addition amount of enzymes, solid-liquid ratio, enzymolysis time and enzymolysis temperature as the factors. The molecular weight and monosaccharide composition of purified polysaccharides were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the glycosidic bonds and surface morphology of purified polysaccharides were analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively, and the free radical scavenging ability and reducing power of purified polysaccharides were evaluated. Results: The optimum extraction conditions were as follows, the addition of cellulase, pectinase and papain was 2%, the enzymolysis time was 90 min, the solid-liquid ratio was 1:30 g/mL, the enzymolysis temperature was 50 ℃. Under these conditions, the actual extraction rate of polysaccharides was 9.01%±0.07%, and the purity of polysaccharides was 92%±0.76%. The purified polysaccharides component PGP-W-1 (6.2 kDa) was composed of mannose, rhamnose, glucose, galactose, xylose, and arabinose with a molar ratio of 4.9:4.3:7.9:7.8:4.8:18.6. NMR spectrum showed that PGP-W-1 was pyranose ring with α- and β-glycoside bond. The IC50 values of the PGP-W-1 on DPPH free radicals, ABTS+ free radicals and hydroxyl free radicals were 2.14, 2.25, and 0.78 mg/mL, respectively. Conclusion: The optimized extraction process of Platycodon grandiflorum polysaccharide was feasible with high extraction efficiency and showed excellent antioxidant activity in vitro.

In order to improve the bioavailability of anthocyanins, a co-precipitation method was used to prepare anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nanocomposites in this study. The response surface method was used to optimize the synthesis of anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nanocomposites. The particle size analysis, Zeta potential measurement, scanning electron microscope, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and in vitro digestion simulation of anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nanocomposites were carried out. The results showed that the optimum conditions for the preparation of anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nnanocomposites were anthocyanin/Fe3O4 mass ratio of 1:46, reaction time 19.6 h, reaction temperature 47 ℃. The encapsulation rate of anthocyanin under these conditions was 87.51%. The particle size distribution of anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nanocomposites was concentrated in the range of 100~1200 nm with uniform distribution, and the Zeta potential was −48.15 mV. The formation of spherical particles with smooth surfaces between anthocyanin and Fe3O4 nanoparticles was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The anthocyanin/Fe3O4 nanocomplexes showed anthocyanin C=O and C-H characteristic peaks at 1635 cm−1 and 1083 cm−1. The in vitro digestion simulation showed that the retention of anthocyanin was 91.99% and 46.23% in gastric and intestinal fluids. The scavenging ability of DPPH and ABTS+ radicals was increased in the intestinal fluid (P

This study aims to extract an active heteropolysaccharide Chia seed polysaccharide (CSP-A) and further purified by DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow and Sepharose CL-6B chromatographic column, characterize its structure, and evaluate its antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities. Structural analysis revealed that CSP-A was composed of d-mannose, d-glucuronic acid and d-xylose in a molar ratio of 1:3:4 with molecular weight of 1.688 × 105 Da, owning 4 sugar residues of β-d-Manp-(1→, →4)-α-d-GlcpA-(1→, →2,4)-β-d-Xylp-(1→, and → 4)-β-d-Manp-(1 →. Congo red assay and microscopic characteristics showed that CSP-A in its solution may possess a helical conformation. In vitro experiments showed that CSP-A had moderate DPPH· and OH· scavenging activities. CSP-A also enhanced the phagocytosis ability of RAW 264.7 cells and prompted the release of NO, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β from RAW 264.7 cells, which indicated CSP-A had immune regulation effect. This experiment provides scientific basis for further utilization and development of chia seeds, a kind of functional food.

A series of mixed orthovanadates with nominal composition Lu0.5R0.5VO4 (R = Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb) were synthesized by a solid-state reaction method in the three-stage annealing process. The single-phase powders with smaller Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb were obtained after the second calcined stage at 1200 C for 5h, while for large Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm needed a third calcining. Rietveld refinement analysis of the crystal structure confirms a zircon-type structure (space group I41/amd). Furthermore, a linear dependence of the obtained lattice parameters on the ionic radius of the substituted lanthanide R was observed in the mixed Lu0.5R0.5VO4 series. The lattice parameters optimized by ab initio methods are slightly smaller than parameters obtained by Rietveld refinement, which can be explained by inaccuracies in the description of f-electrons using density functional theory (DFT). The transmission and diffuse reflectance spectra of mixed compounds Lu0.5R0.5VO4 are similar to such spectra obtained for corresponding orthovanadates RVO4. Both obtained spectra indicated significant differences in transmission/reflection intensities between samples annealed at 1200 °C and 1400 °C, but the band gap width remained unchanged, suggesting an improvement their crystallinity. Both experimental and theoretical results reveal a barely noticeable reduction in the band gap observed with a reduction of the ionic radius of the lanthanides. A thorough analysis of the electronic structure of the materials and diffuse reflectance spectra suggests that the position of the f-levels of lanthanides is the determining factor in the formation of valence and conduction bands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Many redox reactions are being catalyzed by oxidoreductase enzymes. Although they have high structural similarity, these enzymes undergo different reaction mechanisms and rates depending on the types of substrate, structure, and protonation state. Many pharmaceutical and food industry applications of these enzymes depend on the structural characterization and elucidation of the reaction mechanisms. Combined experimental studies with computational tools provided evidence on the isoalloxazine ring of the oxidoreductase's flavin cofactor reacting through a step-wise process of consecutive single-electron transfers. Moreover, a reaction mechanism is enabled due to the protonation state of the proximity of the cofactor and substrate binding pocket. This paper aims to review the recent advances concerning the structural aspects and factors affecting the mechanism of reactions involving several representatives of the flavin-dependent oxidase family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The composite electrode of CoNiSx and Ti3C2Tx MXene was successfully prepared using a one-step hydrothermal method under the in-situ doping of the cobalt element. The effects of in-situ doping of the cobalt element on the micromorphology and electrochemical performance of the electrodes were investigated. After in-situ doping of the cobalt element, NiS with a needle-like structure was converted into a CoNiSx with petal-like structure. The petal-like CoNiSx with a rough surface was very dense and evenly wrapped on the surface and interlamination of Ti3C2Tx, which helped increase the specific surface area and pore volume of the electrode. Under the identical test conditions, CoNiSx@Ti3C2Tx had a higher specific capacitance and capacitance retention than NiS@Ti3C2Tx. This result indicated that the in-situ doping of the cobalt element promoted the electrochemical performance of the electrode. The energy density of the CoNiSx@Ti3C2Tx/nickel foam (NF)//activated carbon (AC)/NF asymmetric supercapacitor device was 59.20 Wh·kg−1 at a power density of 826.73 W·kg−1, which was much higher than that of NiS@Ti3C2Tx/NF//AC/NF. Three CoNiSx@Ti3C2Tx/NF//AC/NF in series were able to illuminate the light emitting diode lamp for about 10 min, which was higher than the 5 min of three NiS@Ti3C2Tx/NF//AC/NF in series under the same condition. The CoNiSx@Ti3C2Tx/NF//AC/NF with high energy density had better application potential in energy storage than the NiS@Ti3C2Tx/NF//AC/NF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alternative protein sources for the human diet may help overcome the growing food pressure. Plants with abundant resources and high protein content are potential sources. In this article, graded proteins and isolated proteins from Corylus mandshurica Maxim kernels were extracted by the Osborne procedure and the alkali-solution and acid-isolation method, respectively, and the contents of the five proteins, and the differences in nutritional value and structural properties of the main proteins, were investigated. Amino acid analysis revealed that the total essential amino acids in the five proteins ranged from 249.58 to 324.52 mg/g. The essential amino acid profiles in the proteins were similar to those of FAO/WHO except for the alcohol-soluble protein. The essential amino acid indices ranged from 58.59 to 72.19 and the biological values ranged from 52.16 to 66.99, and the highest nutritional indices were found for the isolate and water-soluble protein, which were 41.68 and 55.78, respectively. The molecular weight pattern distribution of the protein isolates of the Corylus mandshurica Maxim kernel was more similar to that of the water-soluble proteins by SDS–PAGE. The β-sheet and α-helix were the main secondary structures in the two protein fractions. The fluorescence spectra showed that the maximum fluorescence intensity of the two proteins and their λmax were also somewhat different. From the perspective of microscopic morphology, the two proteins are mainly compact and irregular lamellar structures, but the surface of the water-soluble protein is more flat and regular. Both proteins have good solubility, and the water-soluble protein has higher solubility. In general, the protein isolates of the Corylus mandshurica Maxim kernel and the water-soluble protein showed their potential as plant protein resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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