Formation Sites and Microscopic Conformation Study on the Konjac Glucomannan Molecular Helices

<正>In this work,the formation sites,helical parameters and hydrogen bond positions of Konjac glucomannan molecular helices were investigated using molecular dynamic simulation method.To our interest,the KGM chain is mainly composed by local left and right helix structures. The formation sites of KGM chain might locate at the chain-segments containing acetyl groups,and the left helix is the favorable conformation of KGM.Temperature-dependent molecule conformation study indicates that the right helix is dominant when the temperature is lower than 343 K,above which,however,the left helix is dominating(right helix disappears).In addition,intramolecular hydrogen bonds in the left helix can be found at the-OH groups on C(2),C(4)and C(6)of mannose residues;comparably,the intramolecular hydrogen bonds in the right helix can be mainly observed at the-OH groups on C(4)and C(6)of the mannose residues and C(3)of the glucose residues.In conclusion,molecular dynamic simulation is an efficient method for the microscopic conformation study of glucomannan molecular helices.     

植物聚多糖葡甘聚糖的性质与应用

全面介绍了魔芋的主要成分———葡甘聚糖 (KonjacGlucomannan简称KGM)的结构、提纯方法、物理化学性质和其在医药卫生领域的保健功能及药用价值 ;综述了近年国内外的研究开发现状和其在食品、化工、纺织、医药、石油钻探等领域的应用 ,从而展示了KGM这一丰富的可再生资源的学术研究价值以及在医药、化工、纺织等领域中的广阔的应用前景     

魔芋葡甘聚糖／SiO2纳米复合物的制备与表征

用纳米SiO2为原料,以魔芋葡甘聚糖(KGM)为基体,采用共混法制得KGM/SiO2纳米复合物。通过傅立叶红外光谱(FTIR)、热重分析(TG)、透射电镜(TEM)等手段对该体系进行了表征。结果表明:由于纳米SiO2粒子的引入,KGM分子FTIR的某些特征峰的波数发生明显变化;纳米SiO2在复合物中的分散性较好;复合材料的热稳定性高于KGM薄膜;此外,复合材料的力学性能有所提高。     

Effect of Different Conditions on the Structural Color of Konjac Glucomannan Particles

In this paper,molecular dynamics simulation was applied to synthesize a layered structural color from Konjac glucomannan(KGM) and the effect of particle diameter and temperature were investigated. A series of methods such as high voltage electric field treatment,the transfer matrix method and the CIE standard colorimetric system were simulated to obtain the chromaticity coordinates and to analyze the color changes of KGM particles. The results revealed that as the particle diameter increases,the structural color of KGM particles deflects towards the yellow wavelength within the visible spectrum; and as the reaction temperature rises,the structural color deflects towards the blue and violet wavelengths within the visible spectrum.     

A biomass based photonic crystal made of "konjac tofu"

Konjac tofu is a traditional Chinese food whose main ingredient is the water-soluble polysaccharide from konjac tubers-konjac glucomannan(KGM).Herein we report an interpenetrating double network polymeric film by crosslinking KGM and polyvinyl alcohol(PVA) with glutaraldehyde under acidic conditions.PVA was introduced into the hydrogel system as a hard skeleton,which not only maintained the biocompatibility of KGM,but also gave the hydrogel superior mechanical properties and solvent resistance.Implanting a colloidal array inside the above film,we obtained a new type of biomass based photonic crystal that is sensitive to a variety of physical and chemical stimulus,especially for methanol.This photonic crystal responds to metha nol and methanol vapo r,and has the ability to detect methanol in gasoline,which has a good application prospect.     

Effects of Irradiation on the Structure-activity Relationship of Konjac Glucomannan Molecular Chain Membrane

To know the effects of irradiation on the konjac glucomannan (KGM) molecular chain membrane, KGM membrane solution was treated with the irradiation dose of 0-20 kGy in this study, and the structure and properties of KGM membrane were analyzed with Infrared spectrum, Raman spectrum, X-ray, SEM scanning and so on. The results revealed that the effects of different irradiation doses on the KGM molecular chain structure were different. Higher irradiation dose (20 kGy) resulted in partial damage against KGM membrane crystal structure, and there was no obvious change for the amorphous structure; with membrane property test, the tensile strength of KGM membrane gradually increased with the increase of irradiation dose and its elongation at break reduced, but these changes were not significant, WVP value reduced; with SEM, the membrane surface treated with irradiation was smoother even than the membrane without treatment. In addition, when increasing the irradiation dose, membrane surface became more even, and arrangement was more orderly and compact. Irradiation modification could effectively improve the KGM membrane properties, and it is an ideal modification method.     

高取代度魔芋葡甘聚糖醋酸酯的制备及其热塑性和流变性研究

以魔芋葡甘聚糖(KGM)为原料,浓硫酸为催化剂,乙酸酐为改性剂,制备了KGM醋酸酯.研究了反应条件对KGM醋酸酯取代度(DS)的影响,KGM醋酸酯制备的最佳反应条件是乙醇∶水量比5∶5,反应时间2h,反应温度75℃,催化剂浓硫酸的浓度0.1mol/L,KGM与乙酸酐的量比5∶40(g/mL),取代度高达2.93,其分子量与KGM相比,则明显降低.运用傅立叶红外光谱仪(FTIR)、X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、热重分析仪(TGA)、示差扫描量热仪(DSC)和旋转流变仪对KGM和高取代度KGM醋酸酯进行了表征.结果表明,KGM醋酸酯的羰基(CO)特征吸收峰较KGM明显增强,其表观形貌大部分为疏松絮状,KGM及其醋酸酯均为非晶态结构.与KGM相比,KGM醋酸酯的热稳定性下降,分解温度(Td)由KGM的261.10℃降低至KGM醋酸酯的204.56℃,KGM醋酸酯出现了明显的玻璃化转变,其玻璃化转变温度(Tg)为128.49℃.KGM醋酸酯是典型的黏弹性材料,其弹性比率占21.27%,其剪切黏度η对温度变化非常敏感,可通过温度的改变来调节KGM醋酸酯的加工流动性.KGM醋酸酯具有较好的热塑性.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Phosphated Konjac Glucomannan Hydrogels

Konjac glucomannan （KGM） was crosslinked with sodium tripolyphosphate （STPP） to synthesize hydrogels. The crosslinking reaction was confirmed by FT-IR. The results of degradation test show that the hydrogels retain the enzymatic degradation character of KGM and can be degraded for 74.45% in 5 days by cellulase E0240.     

酶催化魔芋葡甘聚糖的可控降解

魔芋葡甘聚糖 (KGM)是一种来自植物的天然高分子 .它具有优异的可生物降解性和生物相容性 ,并具有许多独特的生理和药理功能 .本实验首先测定了 β 甘露糖酶在不同条件 (温度、pH值、介质 )下的活性 ,发现 β 甘露糖酶在 5 0℃左右 ,pH 9 4附近 ,乙醇含量低于 5 %的水介质中具有较高的活力 ;而在pH 7 0以下 ,或温度低于 3 0℃ ,或加入 2 0 %乙醇的条件下均基本上失活 .在此研究基础上 ,探讨了 β 甘露糖酶催化KGM降解反应的规律 ,通过调节反应条件制备了一系列分子量不同的降解样品 ,并确定了KGM的分子量与特性粘数之间的关系为 :[η]=5 0 6× 1 0 - 4M0 754w ,使得酶催化KGM的可控降解成为可能 ,从而为深入研究KGM及其衍生物的结构与性能 ,扩展其应用领域奠定了良好的理论和实验基础     

The Effect of Boron on the Properties of Glucomannan： An Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study

1 INTRODUCTION gel using KGM and borax at 60 ℃, which can be used as slow-released reagent of theophylline and Generally, the mixture of Konjac Glucomanan dibucaine. And Hogi Tsuneo utilized KGM and tetra- (KGM) and salts that could be hydrolyzed to form valent boric acid to prepare artificial crystal[1]. This multi-hydroxyl hydrates leads to the generation of kind of crystal has good light transmission property, gelatum. Among the familiar salts, such as borate, elasticity, intensi…     

Study on the Epigallocatechin Gallate and Konjac Glucomannan Mosaic Topological Structure

In order to effectively protect the activity of Epigallocatechin gallate(EGCG), we explored the protection mechanism of Konjac glucomannan(KGM) for EGCG by experiments and theory analyses. We synthesized KGM/EGCG nanofibers by using electrostatic spinning method. The microstructure of nanofibers was characterized by SEM, FTIR, TGA, XRD and Raman spectroscopic. The formation mechanism and the protection effects of KGM/EGCG nanofibers were also discussed. The results showed that the EGCG activity was protected due to the hydrogen bonds between-OH of EGCG and KGM, and EGCG was embedded in KGM nanofiber with bead style. The reducing force and DPPH scavenging ability data indicated that KGM/EGCG nanofibers have stronger antioxidant activity than the EGCG solution under the same condition. Hence, the mosaic topological structure of KGM can effectively extend the EGCG activity.     

Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Interactions between Konjac Glucomannan and Carrageenan

The interactions between konjac glucomannan and carrageenan were studied with the method of molecular dynamics simulation. Part representative structure segments of KGM and two unit structures of κ-carrageenan （Fig. 2） were used as mode, and the force-field was AMBER2. The stability and sites of konjac glucomannan/carrageenan interactions in water were researched at 373 K with the following results： the potential energy （EPOT） of the mixed gel was dropped, while those of single-konjac glucomannan gel and single carrageenan were increased. The surface area （SA） of KGM in the mixed system was decreased to 1002.2A^°^2, and that of carrageenan to 800.9 A^°^2. The variations of two parameters showed that the stability of compound gel konjac glucomannan/carrageenan was improved, which is consistent with the previous studies. The sites of interactions in the mixed gel were the -OH groups on C（2）, C（4） and C（6）, the acetyl group in KGM mannose, and the -OH group on C（6） in carrageenan. The hydrogen bond was formed directly or indirectly by the bridge of waters.     

基于脱乙酰基魔芋葡甘聚糖固定酶的葡萄糖传感器

制备了脱乙酰基魔芋葡甘聚糖(d-KGM)的溶胶-凝胶,用红外光谱表征了其脱乙酰基前后的结构转化.探讨了d-KGM溶胶-凝胶的制备条件对其成膜性能及酶固定化的影响.在此基础上将d-KGM用于电极表面葡萄糖氧化酶的固定,制备了相应的葡萄糖传感器,并对传感器的工作条件进行了优化.所制备的传感器灵敏度为240 nA/mmol/L,线性范围为0.1～8 mmol/L,表观米氏常数KM为19.6 mmol/L,稳定性好,寿命长.实验结果表明d-KGM是一种可用于生物传感器中酶固定化的优良材料.     

Studies on Single Chain Structure of Konjac Glucomannan

1INTRODUCTION The single chain structure of KGM is the ele-mentary acting unit of its biological function and viscoelasticity of mechanical properties.The re-search method of saccharide chain and the com-plexity of its structure have restricted the study on structure-activity relationship.Therefore,the studies concerning KGM both at home and abroad mainly focus on its application,whereas less on its structure.Previous researches were only related to the determination and distribution as…     

Preparation,Structures and Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Shoot Shell Nanofiber/Konjac Glucomannan Aerogels

With bamboo shoot shell nanofibers(BSN) and konjac glucomannan(KGM) as precursor materials, the BSN/KGM aerogels were prepared in different proportions by sol-gel method. The surface morphology, microstructure, characteristic functional groups and thermal properties of BSN/KGM aerogels were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), infrared spectroscopy(IR), X-ray diffraction(XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA). The effect of BSN on the structure and properties of BSN/KGM aerogels was also studied. The results showed that the BSN/KGM aerogels possessed network porous structure with compact and homogeneous porosity, high specific surface area and low density. With the increase of BSN, the sheet structure of aerogels was converted into the 3D porous network structure, which contributes significantly higher thermal stability. In addition, the BSN/KGM aerogels showed excellent mechanical properties. The maximum relative compression rate was 62%, suggesting the addition of BSN can enhance the compression properties of the BSN/KGM aerogels.     

魔芋葡甘聚糖/聚乙烯醇纳米纤维膜及其释药行为研究

为了研制药物缓释效果优良的薄膜材料,利用静电纺丝设备研制不同比重的魔芋葡甘露聚糖/聚乙烯醇纳米纤维膜,并通过扫描电镜、傅里叶变换红外光谱和示差扫描量热法表征纳米纤维膜的结构和性能,结合体外实验和数学模型研究其缓释行为.结果显示当魔芋葡甘露聚糖含量占纳米纤维膜总质量约76%时,纳米纤维膜中微纤丝粗细最均匀且结点较少,纳米纤维膜中魔芋葡甘聚糖和聚乙烯醇之间存在明显的相互作用,含有5-氨基水杨酸的纳米纤维膜在pH=7.4 PBS磷酸盐缓冲液中25 h的累积释放量大约为45%,显示出良好的药物缓释效果,其缓释行为与Higuchi模型具有较高的拟合度.研究表明利用静电纺丝设备研制的魔芋葡甘聚糖/聚乙烯醇纳米纤维膜可以为药物缓释载体的开发提供理论依据.     

CHARACTERIZATION OF POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL)-KONJAC GLUCOMANNAN BLEND FILMS

This article deals with the characterization of blend films obtained by mixing poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and konjac glucomannan (KGM) in aqueous solution. The DTA curves of PVA/KGM blend films showed overlapping of the main thermal transitions characteristic of the individual polymers. The exothermic peak at 312°C, which resulted from the thermal degradation of the KGM, shifted slightly to a higher temperature at low PVA content (≤20 wt%). The weight-retention properties of the blend films indicated that thermal stability of the blend films were better than pure KGM film at PVA content below 20 wt%. The crystallinities, tensile strength, and elongation at break of the films increased with the PVA content, and reached the maximum values at 20 wt% PVA, then decreased. Changes in the carbonyl stretching band of KGM and hydroxyl stretching regions of KGM and PVA were detected by FTIR analysis. Those are attributable to the existence of a certain degree of inteaction between KGM and PVA, and resulted from intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Phase separation phenomena were observed by examining the surface of the blend films by SEM.     

Studies on Hydrogen Bonding Network Structures of Konjac Glucomannan

In this paper, the hydrogen bonding network models of konjac glucomannan （KGM） are predicted in the approach of molecular dynamics （MD）. These models have been proved by experiments whose results are consistent with those from simulation. The results show that the hydrogen bonding network structures of KGM are stable and the key linking points of hydrogen bonding network are at the O（6） and O（2） positions on KGM ring. Moreover, acety has significant influence on hydrogen bonding network and hydrogen bonding network structures are more stable after deacetylation.     

Formation Mechanism and Stability Study of Konjac Glucomannan Helical Structure

The formation mechanism and stability of konjac glucomannan (KGM) helical structure were investigated by molecular dynamic simulation and experimental method. The results indicate that the molecular conformation of KGM is a non-typical helical structure. In detail, helical structure of KGM is mainly sustained by acetyl group, whose size and stability are affected by the molecular polymerization degree of KGM. In vacuum among the non-bonding interactions, electrostatic force is the greatest factor affecting its helical structure, but in water solution, hydrogen bond affects the helical arrangement greatly. To our interest, temperature exhibits a reversible destroying effect to some extent; the helical structure will disappear completely and present a ruleless clew-like arrangement till 341 K. This work suggests that the method of combining molecular dynamic simulation and experiment tools can be effective in the study of KGM helical structure.