To determine the effects of plant-based meat analogues on the metabolic health and the possible mechanisms,mice were fed with a real pork diet(AP),a real beef diet(AB),a plant-based pork analogue diet(PP)and plant-bas...To determine the effects of plant-based meat analogues on the metabolic health and the possible mechanisms,mice were fed with a real pork diet(AP),a real beef diet(AB),a plant-based pork analogue diet(PP)and plant-based beef analogue diet(PB)for 68 days.Compared with real meat,the plant-based meat analogues increased food and energy intake,body weight,white fat and liver weight and caused adipocyte hypertrophy,hepatic lipid droplet accumulation,and inflammatory responses in mice.Metabolomics revealed that plantbased meat analogues altered the composition of serum metabolites,which regulated lipid metabolism homeostasis.The PB diet upregulated gene expression related to lipid synthesis,lipolysis and adipocyte differentiation while the PP diet upregulated expression of lipolysis-related genes but downregulated expression of adipocyte differentiation-related genes in white adipose tissue.Meanwhile,both PP and PB diets upregulated lipid influx-and synthesis-related genes but downregulated lipid oxidation-related genes in liver.The specific metabolite biomarkers may affect fat accumulation mainly by direct lipid metabolism pathways or indirect amino acid metabolism,protein digestion and absorption,bile secretion,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction and ABC transporters pathways.These findings provide a new insight into understanding the differences in nutritional functions of meat and plant-based meat analogues.展开更多
Salmonella and their biofilm formation are the primary bacterial causes of foodborne outbreaks and crosscontamination. The objective of the study was to investigate the potential of Salmonella phages as an alternative...Salmonella and their biofilm formation are the primary bacterial causes of foodborne outbreaks and crosscontamination. The objective of the study was to investigate the potential of Salmonella phages as an alternative technology for biofilm removal. In this work, 21 Salmonella phages were isolated from a chicken farm and slaughter plant and the phage(CW1)with the broadest spectrum was characterized. Complete genome sequence analysis revealed that the genomes of phage CW1 is composed of 41 763 bp with 58 open reading frames(ORFs)and a holin-endolysin system and it does not encode any virulence or lysogeny. A phage cocktail consisted of CW1(with the broadest spectrum of 70.49%)and CW11, M4 and M10(with a high lytic activity of more than 67.11%)was established. Treatment with the cocktail reduced the cells in the developing biofilm and mature biofilm by 0.79 lg(CFU/cm~2)and 0.4 lg(CFU/cm~2), respectively. More dead cells and scattered extracellular polymeric substances(EPS)were observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Raman analysis found that carbohydrates and proteins were the identification receptors for scattered EPS. This finding suggests that this phage cockta il has potential applications for the sterilization of Salmonella biofilm during meat processing.展开更多
Fused indolizidines and quinolizidines are important skeletons in a variety of natural products and pharmacologically important compounds.A one-pot tan dem route from amide to fused indolizidines and quinolizidines is...Fused indolizidines and quinolizidines are important skeletons in a variety of natural products and pharmacologically important compounds.A one-pot tan dem route from amide to fused indolizidines and quinolizidines is disclosed.This method is con ducted in mild conditions and shows well tolerance of functional groups.It is also easy to be scaled up to gram scale and can be applied smoothly to the total synthesis of alkaloids such as(±)-crispine A,(±)-xylopinine,(±)-desbromoarborescidine A,(±)-harmicine and other bioactive substances.展开更多
Vermicomposting is a feasible method for disposing of lignocellulosic waste while generating a useful product.The current study assessed the potential of vermicomposting green waste mixed with sugarcane bagasse in pro...Vermicomposting is a feasible method for disposing of lignocellulosic waste while generating a useful product.The current study assessed the potential of vermicomposting green waste mixed with sugarcane bagasse in proportions of 25%,50%,and 75%(v:v,based on dry weight).The suitability was evaluated based on the agrochemical properties,earthworm biomass,and phytotoxicity.The final vermicomposts exhibited near-neutral pH values(7.1-7.6),and lower EC values(0.43-0.72 mS/cm)and C:N ratios(14.1-19.9).The content of available nutrients and CEC for all the vermicomposts exceeded those of the control compost(without earthworms).For vermicomposts,the average values of NO3-N,AP,AK,and CEC were 53,517,1362 mg/kg,and 158 cmol/kg,respectively.The total contents of heavy metals increased in all vermicompost treatments compared to control composts with the following average final percentages:Zn(2.0%),Cr(15.5%),Pb(23.4%),and Cu(44.3%),but these amounts were safe for application in agroforestry.The addition of sugarcane bagasse to green waste significantly increased the content of total humic substance,humic acid and urease activity,acid and alkaline phosphatase activity,and Eisenia fetida reproduction.The addition of 25%sugarcane bagasse to green waste decreased the toxicity to germinating seeds.These results revealed that vermicomposting is a feasible way to degrade green waste into a value-added chemical product.展开更多
The authors regret that an interesting work about amide activation left uncited in the above-titled publication.An corrigendum is given as follows:In 2017,Huang’s group[1]reported an interesting method consisting of ...The authors regret that an interesting work about amide activation left uncited in the above-titled publication.An corrigendum is given as follows:In 2017,Huang’s group[1]reported an interesting method consisting of the amide activation(Tf_(2)0)induced dehydracoupling of halo-genated secondary amides with alkenes and NaBH4 reduction triggered tandem cyclization reaction.It is an efficient strategy to construct substituted pyrrolidine,piperidine,indolizidine,quinolizidine ring systems,and enimino carbocycles.展开更多
基金supported by Jiangsu Innovative Group of Meat Nutrition,Health and Biotechnologythe Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(grant number:KYCX21_0575)。
文摘To determine the effects of plant-based meat analogues on the metabolic health and the possible mechanisms,mice were fed with a real pork diet(AP),a real beef diet(AB),a plant-based pork analogue diet(PP)and plant-based beef analogue diet(PB)for 68 days.Compared with real meat,the plant-based meat analogues increased food and energy intake,body weight,white fat and liver weight and caused adipocyte hypertrophy,hepatic lipid droplet accumulation,and inflammatory responses in mice.Metabolomics revealed that plantbased meat analogues altered the composition of serum metabolites,which regulated lipid metabolism homeostasis.The PB diet upregulated gene expression related to lipid synthesis,lipolysis and adipocyte differentiation while the PP diet upregulated expression of lipolysis-related genes but downregulated expression of adipocyte differentiation-related genes in white adipose tissue.Meanwhile,both PP and PB diets upregulated lipid influx-and synthesis-related genes but downregulated lipid oxidation-related genes in liver.The specific metabolite biomarkers may affect fat accumulation mainly by direct lipid metabolism pathways or indirect amino acid metabolism,protein digestion and absorption,bile secretion,aminoacyl-tRNA biosynthesis,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction and ABC transporters pathways.These findings provide a new insight into understanding the differences in nutritional functions of meat and plant-based meat analogues.
基金funded by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31872911)the National Key Research Program of China (2018YFC1603800)。
文摘Salmonella and their biofilm formation are the primary bacterial causes of foodborne outbreaks and crosscontamination. The objective of the study was to investigate the potential of Salmonella phages as an alternative technology for biofilm removal. In this work, 21 Salmonella phages were isolated from a chicken farm and slaughter plant and the phage(CW1)with the broadest spectrum was characterized. Complete genome sequence analysis revealed that the genomes of phage CW1 is composed of 41 763 bp with 58 open reading frames(ORFs)and a holin-endolysin system and it does not encode any virulence or lysogeny. A phage cocktail consisted of CW1(with the broadest spectrum of 70.49%)and CW11, M4 and M10(with a high lytic activity of more than 67.11%)was established. Treatment with the cocktail reduced the cells in the developing biofilm and mature biofilm by 0.79 lg(CFU/cm~2)and 0.4 lg(CFU/cm~2), respectively. More dead cells and scattered extracellular polymeric substances(EPS)were observed by confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Raman analysis found that carbohydrates and proteins were the identification receptors for scattered EPS. This finding suggests that this phage cockta il has potential applications for the sterilization of Salmonella biofilm during meat processing.
基金We are grateful for the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973189)Sichuan Outstanding Young Scientific and Tech no logical Talents Project(No.2020JDJQ0054)+2 种基金Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.19ZDYF0890)Scientific Research Foundation of the Education Department of Sichuan Province(No.18TD0023)Xihua University Talents Project(No.Z202030).
文摘Fused indolizidines and quinolizidines are important skeletons in a variety of natural products and pharmacologically important compounds.A one-pot tan dem route from amide to fused indolizidines and quinolizidines is disclosed.This method is con ducted in mild conditions and shows well tolerance of functional groups.It is also easy to be scaled up to gram scale and can be applied smoothly to the total synthesis of alkaloids such as(±)-crispine A,(±)-xylopinine,(±)-desbromoarborescidine A,(±)-harmicine and other bioactive substances.
基金This work was funded by the National Forestry Public Welfare Project of China(Grant No.201504205).
文摘Vermicomposting is a feasible method for disposing of lignocellulosic waste while generating a useful product.The current study assessed the potential of vermicomposting green waste mixed with sugarcane bagasse in proportions of 25%,50%,and 75%(v:v,based on dry weight).The suitability was evaluated based on the agrochemical properties,earthworm biomass,and phytotoxicity.The final vermicomposts exhibited near-neutral pH values(7.1-7.6),and lower EC values(0.43-0.72 mS/cm)and C:N ratios(14.1-19.9).The content of available nutrients and CEC for all the vermicomposts exceeded those of the control compost(without earthworms).For vermicomposts,the average values of NO3-N,AP,AK,and CEC were 53,517,1362 mg/kg,and 158 cmol/kg,respectively.The total contents of heavy metals increased in all vermicompost treatments compared to control composts with the following average final percentages:Zn(2.0%),Cr(15.5%),Pb(23.4%),and Cu(44.3%),but these amounts were safe for application in agroforestry.The addition of sugarcane bagasse to green waste significantly increased the content of total humic substance,humic acid and urease activity,acid and alkaline phosphatase activity,and Eisenia fetida reproduction.The addition of 25%sugarcane bagasse to green waste decreased the toxicity to germinating seeds.These results revealed that vermicomposting is a feasible way to degrade green waste into a value-added chemical product.
文摘The authors regret that an interesting work about amide activation left uncited in the above-titled publication.An corrigendum is given as follows:In 2017,Huang’s group[1]reported an interesting method consisting of the amide activation(Tf_(2)0)induced dehydracoupling of halo-genated secondary amides with alkenes and NaBH4 reduction triggered tandem cyclization reaction.It is an efficient strategy to construct substituted pyrrolidine,piperidine,indolizidine,quinolizidine ring systems,and enimino carbocycles.
