Ganoderma lucidum,one of the most well-known edible fungi,is believed to be very beneficial for longevity and vitality.A long usage history suggests that G.lucidum has various clinical therapeutic effects.And experime...Ganoderma lucidum,one of the most well-known edible fungi,is believed to be very beneficial for longevity and vitality.A long usage history suggests that G.lucidum has various clinical therapeutic effects.And experimental studies have confirmed that G.lucidum has multiple pharmacological effects,including antitumor,anti-microbial,anti-HIV protease,and antidiabetic activity and so on.With the deepening of research,more than 300 compounds have been isolated from G.lucidum.There is an increasing population of G.lucidum-based products,and its international development is expanding.Currently,G.lucidum has drawn much attention to its chemical composition,therapeutic effect,clinical value,and safety.This paper provides a comprehensive review of these aspects to enhance the global promotion of G.lucidum.展开更多
A new electrochemical sensor for organophosphate pesticide(methyl-paraoxon)detection based on bifunctional cerium oxide(CeO_(2))nanozyme is here reported for the first time.Methyl-paraoxon was degraded into p-nitrophe...A new electrochemical sensor for organophosphate pesticide(methyl-paraoxon)detection based on bifunctional cerium oxide(CeO_(2))nanozyme is here reported for the first time.Methyl-paraoxon was degraded into p-nitrophenol by using CeO_(2) with phosphatase mimicking activity.The CeO_(2) nanozymemodified electrode was then synthesized to detect p-nitrophenol.Cyclic voltammetry was applied to investigate the electrochemical behavior of the modified electrode,which indicates that the signal enhancement effect may attribute to the coating of CeO_(2) nanozyme.The current research also studied and discussed the main parameters affecting the analytical signal,including accumulation potential,accumulation time,and pH.Under the optimum conditions,the present method provided a wider linear range from 0.1 to 100 mmol/L for methyl-paraoxon with a detection limit of 0.06 mmol/L.To validate the proof of concept,the electrochemical sensor was then successfully applied for the determination of methyl-paraoxon in three herb samples,i.e.,Coix lacryma-jobi,Adenophora stricta and Semen nelumbinis.Our findings may provide new insights into the application of bifunctional nanozyme in electrochemical detection of organophosphorus pesticide.展开更多
Xylitol,a five-carbon sugar alcohol,is a valuable sugar substitute,and widely used in the pharmaceutical,odontological and food industry due to its interesting properties.In the past decades,the xylitol industry has g...Xylitol,a five-carbon sugar alcohol,is a valuable sugar substitute,and widely used in the pharmaceutical,odontological and food industry due to its interesting properties.In the past decades,the xylitol industry has grown rapidly and more attention has been focused on xylitol purification,which possesses an important proportion of the whole industry.In our paper,the purification and crystallization of xylitol fermentation broth by biotechnology using corncob hydrolysates as substance were studied.An initial xylitol fermentation broth was decolored with activated carbon(1%M-1,60℃,165 rpm),desalted with a combination of two ionexchange resins(732 and D301),and residual sugars were separated with UBK-555(Ca^(2+)).Then the solution was vacuum-concentrated up to supersaturation(750 g/L xylitol).After adding 1%xylitol crystal seeds,the supersaturated solution was cooled to-20℃for 48 h.The crystalline xylitol of a regular tetrahedral shape with purity 95%and crystallization yield 60.2%was obtained from the clarified xylitol fermentation broth.An intact,economical and environmental-friendly route of purification and crystallization of xylitol from fermentation of corncob hydrolysates was obtained,and its experimental procedure and data provided a sound basis for large-scale industrial production.展开更多
Traditional matrix does not allow matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry(MALDI MS) to analyze volatile compounds,because volatile analytes may vaporize during the sample preparation process or i...Traditional matrix does not allow matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry(MALDI MS) to analyze volatile compounds,because volatile analytes may vaporize during the sample preparation process or in the high vacuum circumstance of ion source.Herein,we reported a Co and N doped porous carbon material(Co-NC) which were synthesized by pyrolysis of a Schiff base coordination compound.Co-NC could simultaneously act as adsorbent of volatile compounds and as matrix of MALDI MS,to provide the capability of MALDI MS to analyze volatile compounds.As adsorbent,Co-NC could stro ngly adsorb and enrich the volatile compounds in perfume and herbs,and hold them even in the high vacuum circumstance.On the other hand,Co-NC could absorb the energy of the laser,and then transfer the energy to the analyte for desorption and ionization of analyte in both negative and positive ionization modes.Additionally,the background interferences were avoided in the low-mass region(<500 Da) when using Co-NC as matrix,overcoming the challenges of MALDI MS analysis of small molecule compounds.In summary,Co-NC as matrix tremendously extended the application of MALDI MS.展开更多
Amphiphilic aminated fullerenes have a broad margin of safety and significant antitumor effects.Herein,we develop a simple and versatile synthesis strategy for tetraamino-[60]fullerene epoxide(C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O...Amphiphilic aminated fullerenes have a broad margin of safety and significant antitumor effects.Herein,we develop a simple and versatile synthesis strategy for tetraamino-[60]fullerene epoxide(C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O)using C_(60)Cl_(6)as a precursor,which notably reduces the reaction time to less than 1 h while retaining a high yield of over 80%with both cyclic and linear secondary amine substrates even at the gram level.The molecular structure of C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O is first validated by single-crystal diffraction,and a two-step reaction mechanism comprising nucleophilic substitution of Cl and the oxidative elimination of Cl_(2)is proposed based on experimental verification and density functional theory simulation.A set of water-soluble aminated C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O was prepared in large quantities,and in vitro antitumor evaluation unveiled the critical role that terminal primary amino moieties of C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O play in their antineoplastic effects.This work provides an effective synthesis method for aminated C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O,facilitating the development of fullerene-derived tumor-targeted drugs.展开更多
基金supported by Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(001/2023/ALC and 0006/2020/AKP)the Research Fund of University of Macao(CPG2023-00028-ICMS)+1 种基金the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(GUIKEAA22096029)Macao Young Scholars Program(AM2022022)。
文摘Ganoderma lucidum,one of the most well-known edible fungi,is believed to be very beneficial for longevity and vitality.A long usage history suggests that G.lucidum has various clinical therapeutic effects.And experimental studies have confirmed that G.lucidum has multiple pharmacological effects,including antitumor,anti-microbial,anti-HIV protease,and antidiabetic activity and so on.With the deepening of research,more than 300 compounds have been isolated from G.lucidum.There is an increasing population of G.lucidum-based products,and its international development is expanding.Currently,G.lucidum has drawn much attention to its chemical composition,therapeutic effect,clinical value,and safety.This paper provides a comprehensive review of these aspects to enhance the global promotion of G.lucidum.
基金This work was supported by Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(Grant No.:0147/2019/A3)Guangxi Innovation-driven Development Special Foundation Project(Project No.:GuiKe AA18118049)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.:2019M653299)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:81903794).
文摘A new electrochemical sensor for organophosphate pesticide(methyl-paraoxon)detection based on bifunctional cerium oxide(CeO_(2))nanozyme is here reported for the first time.Methyl-paraoxon was degraded into p-nitrophenol by using CeO_(2) with phosphatase mimicking activity.The CeO_(2) nanozymemodified electrode was then synthesized to detect p-nitrophenol.Cyclic voltammetry was applied to investigate the electrochemical behavior of the modified electrode,which indicates that the signal enhancement effect may attribute to the coating of CeO_(2) nanozyme.The current research also studied and discussed the main parameters affecting the analytical signal,including accumulation potential,accumulation time,and pH.Under the optimum conditions,the present method provided a wider linear range from 0.1 to 100 mmol/L for methyl-paraoxon with a detection limit of 0.06 mmol/L.To validate the proof of concept,the electrochemical sensor was then successfully applied for the determination of methyl-paraoxon in three herb samples,i.e.,Coix lacryma-jobi,Adenophora stricta and Semen nelumbinis.Our findings may provide new insights into the application of bifunctional nanozyme in electrochemical detection of organophosphorus pesticide.
基金supported by a grant from the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program).
文摘Xylitol,a five-carbon sugar alcohol,is a valuable sugar substitute,and widely used in the pharmaceutical,odontological and food industry due to its interesting properties.In the past decades,the xylitol industry has grown rapidly and more attention has been focused on xylitol purification,which possesses an important proportion of the whole industry.In our paper,the purification and crystallization of xylitol fermentation broth by biotechnology using corncob hydrolysates as substance were studied.An initial xylitol fermentation broth was decolored with activated carbon(1%M-1,60℃,165 rpm),desalted with a combination of two ionexchange resins(732 and D301),and residual sugars were separated with UBK-555(Ca^(2+)).Then the solution was vacuum-concentrated up to supersaturation(750 g/L xylitol).After adding 1%xylitol crystal seeds,the supersaturated solution was cooled to-20℃for 48 h.The crystalline xylitol of a regular tetrahedral shape with purity 95%and crystallization yield 60.2%was obtained from the clarified xylitol fermentation broth.An intact,economical and environmental-friendly route of purification and crystallization of xylitol from fermentation of corncob hydrolysates was obtained,and its experimental procedure and data provided a sound basis for large-scale industrial production.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0506900)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21635008 and 21621062)the Military Medicine and Healthy Major Project,China(No.AWS16J016)。
文摘Traditional matrix does not allow matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry(MALDI MS) to analyze volatile compounds,because volatile analytes may vaporize during the sample preparation process or in the high vacuum circumstance of ion source.Herein,we reported a Co and N doped porous carbon material(Co-NC) which were synthesized by pyrolysis of a Schiff base coordination compound.Co-NC could simultaneously act as adsorbent of volatile compounds and as matrix of MALDI MS,to provide the capability of MALDI MS to analyze volatile compounds.As adsorbent,Co-NC could stro ngly adsorb and enrich the volatile compounds in perfume and herbs,and hold them even in the high vacuum circumstance.On the other hand,Co-NC could absorb the energy of the laser,and then transfer the energy to the analyte for desorption and ionization of analyte in both negative and positive ionization modes.Additionally,the background interferences were avoided in the low-mass region(<500 Da) when using Co-NC as matrix,overcoming the challenges of MALDI MS analysis of small molecule compounds.In summary,Co-NC as matrix tremendously extended the application of MALDI MS.
基金supported by the major research project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.52272049)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant no.2022YFA1205900).
文摘Amphiphilic aminated fullerenes have a broad margin of safety and significant antitumor effects.Herein,we develop a simple and versatile synthesis strategy for tetraamino-[60]fullerene epoxide(C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O)using C_(60)Cl_(6)as a precursor,which notably reduces the reaction time to less than 1 h while retaining a high yield of over 80%with both cyclic and linear secondary amine substrates even at the gram level.The molecular structure of C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O is first validated by single-crystal diffraction,and a two-step reaction mechanism comprising nucleophilic substitution of Cl and the oxidative elimination of Cl_(2)is proposed based on experimental verification and density functional theory simulation.A set of water-soluble aminated C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O was prepared in large quantities,and in vitro antitumor evaluation unveiled the critical role that terminal primary amino moieties of C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O play in their antineoplastic effects.This work provides an effective synthesis method for aminated C_(60)(NR^(1)R^(2))_(4)O,facilitating the development of fullerene-derived tumor-targeted drugs.
