Water‐Soluble N‐(n‐Fatty acyl)chitosans

Chitosan was partially N‐acylated by treatment with n‐fatty acid anhydrides in a homogeneous solution in 2 vol.‐% aqueous acetic acid‐methanol (1:2 v/v). The degree of substitution (d.s.) for N‐acyl groups in the water‐soluble N‐acylchitosan derivatives was in the range of 0.42–0.82 for N‐acetyl, 0.37–0.76 for N‐propionyl, 0.52–0.71 for N‐butyryl and 0.54–0.64 for N‐pentanoyl and ca. 0.58 for N‐hexanoyl, respectively.

Water soluble N‐(n‐fatty acyl)chitosans.     

Structure elucidation of triglycerides by chromatographic techniques. Part 1: Capillary GC of ozonized triglycerides

Structure determination of triglycerides according to their number of unsaturated fatty acids (N.U.F.A.) is more easily achieved after ozonolysis of their mixtures (fats and oils) than by capillary gas chromatographic analysis of the mixture as such. Analyses performed before and after ozonolysis of cocoa buttel, hazelnut oil, and a mixture of both fats illustrate the potential of this approach to the structure elucidation of triglycerides by chromatographic techniques.     

Fatty Acids, Phospholipids, and the Betaine Lipid DGTS from the Aquatic Fern Salvinia natans

Fatty acids, total lipids, phospholipids, and the betaine lipid DGTS in aerial and underwater leaves and sori of the aquatic fern Salvinia natans were investigated. Lipid compositions from various parts (organs) of the fern were different. The distributions of polar lipids and fatty acids in various organs were discussed. Special attention was paid to the DGTS-forming capability of this fern. __________ Translated from Khimiya Prirodnykh Soedinenii, No. 5, pp. 399–402, September–October, 2005.     

Effects of <Emphasis Type="Italic">L</Emphasis>-Carnitine on Sucrose-Induced Hyperlipidaemia

Summary. L-Carnitine, L-(−)-β-hydroxy-γ-trimethylaminobutyrate, plays an important role as a factor necessary for the transport of long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria. In order to investigate the influence of L-carnitine on hyperlipidaemias, the experimental model of the sucrose-induced hypertriglyceridaemia of the rat was used. In these experiments L-carnitine in the dose of 11 mg per day and 100 g body weight (over the period of 1 week) was able to antagonize the sucrose-induced hypertriglyceridaemia and the increase of serum free fatty acid level in female rats of the Wistar strain. Carnitine administration did not change the activities of lipogenic enzymes and fatty acid synthesis in the liver. However, L-carnitine increases the rate of hepatic fatty acid oxidation. Our results indicate a hypotriglyceridemic and free fatty acid lowering effect of L-carnitine, and suggest the use of this compound in the therapy of hyperlipidaemias.     

毛细管气相色谱法测定健康人外周血单个核细胞磷脂脂肪酸组成

采用毛细管气相色谱法对输注脂肪乳剂的健康志愿者外周血单个核细胞磷脂脂肪酸组成进行了分析测定 ,并将定量结果与输注脂肪乳剂前进行了比较 ,结果表明 :与输注脂肪乳剂前相比 ,连续 7d外周静脉输注 2 0 %脂肪乳剂 (2 5 0mL d) ,外周血单个核细胞数无明显变化 ;外周血单个核细胞磷脂酰乙醇胺中棕榈酸(P <0 .0 5 )和油酸 (P <0 .0 1 )明显增加 ,硬脂酸下降 ;磷脂酰胆碱中棕榈油酸 (P <0 .0 5 )和亚麻酸 (P <0 .0 5 )明显增加 ,而两种磷脂中花生四烯酸及其它多不饱和脂肪酸、饱和脂肪酸与不饱和脂肪酸的比值以及脂肪酸的不饱和指数均未发生明显变化。     

Astragalus membranaceus ultrafine powder alleviates hyperuricemia by regulating the gut microbiome and reversing bile acid and adrenal hormone biosynthesis dysregulation

Ethnopharmacological relevanceMetabolic syndrome is closely related to the intestinal microbiota and disturbances in the host metabolome. Hyperuricemia (HUA), a manifestation of metabolic syndrome, can induce various cardiovascular diseases and gout, seriously affecting a patient’s quality of life. Astragalus membranaceus has a long history as a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine to treat kidney disease in China and East Asia.Materials and methodsWe compared the therapeutic effect of benzbromarone and two different doses Astragalus membranaceus ultrafine powder (AMUP) in rats with HUA. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer was used to analyze the AMUP metabolism in the plasma, urine, and feces. Further, 16S ribosome RNA sequencing and feces metabolomic were performed to capture the variation of the gut microbiota and metabolites changes before and after drug administration.ResultsAMUP had a notable impact on reducing blood uric acid levels while protecting the liver and kidney. Drug metabolism analysis demonstrated that effective constituent flavonoids are distributed in the blood, whereas saponins remain in the intestine. Gut microbiota analysis showed that low-dose AMUP ameliorated HUA-induced gut dysbiosis by reducing the abundance of harmful bacteria and increasing that of some beneficial bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties, such as Clostridia, Lachnospiraceae, and Muribaculaceae. In addition, HUA-induced changes in metabolite contents in bile acid and adrenal hormone biosynthesis pathways were restored after treatment with AMUP.ConclusionLow-dose AMUP exerts remarkable therapeutic effects on HUA by regulating the gut microbiome and mediating gut metabolism pathways associated with uric acid excretion.     

GC/MS SIM法快速测定酒中的游离脂肪酸

本文介绍一种简单、快速、灵敏、直接分析酒中游离脂肪酸的测定方法。用涂有OV-17熔融石英毛细管柱。选择游离脂肪酸质谱图中的基峰离子m/z 60进行SIM检测。定量测定了茅台酒、珍酒及鸭溪窖酒中十二种游离脂肪酸。     

河豚鱼脂肪酸的气相色谱—质谱分析

采用ＧＣ／ＭＳ技术对２种河豚鱼（黄鳍、红鳍）脂肪提取物中的脂肪酸进行定性定量分析，共鉴别出２４种脂肪酸。多不饱和脂肪酸尤其是二十二碳六烯酸（ＤＨＡ）的含量很高，在黄猪中相对含量达３２．３２％，在红鳍中达２４．１１％。检出了在其它海产品中较少发现的１５－二十四烯酸（神经酸），是人体生长发育不可缺少的一种脂肪酸。对鱼肉脂肪提取方法及不同极性毛细管柱分离情况进行了讨论。     

杉木针叶磷脂酰甘油脂肪酸组成分析

用改进的DEAE阴离子交换柱色谱法和硅胶薄层色谱法分离制备杉木针叶磷脂酸甘油，用气相色谱法测定了它的脂肪酸组成。分析结果表明，抗寒性强的杉木品种的针叶磷脂酰甘油脂肪酸的（18:1＋18:2＋18:3）／[16:0＋16:1（3t）]比值比不抗寒品种的高。     

Enhancement of the static SIMS secondary ion yields of lipid moieties by ultrathin gold coating of aged oil paint surfaces

Static secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is a powerful technique for identification and localization of pigments and binding media present in traditional paintings. Coating the surface of a cross‐section with a 20 Å thick gold layer improves the yields of secondary ions from the fatty acids and diacids. A chalk tablet containing 1% stearic acid, which was partially covered during gold deposition, is used as a test system to investigate the increase of the organic secondary ion yields upon gold deposition in SIMS imaging. A comparative study of a native and gold‐coated aged surface of a lead white‐containing linseed oil paint demonstrates the enhancement of the organic ion yields on a sample relevant for painting studies. The yields of oil paint‐derived negative ions increase by a factor of 3 whereas the yields of positive ions increase by a factor of 2–4. The different types of charged functional groups determine the degree of improvement in yield. Gold coating improves the ionization process of the fatty acids and does not influence their fragmentation. The dissociation of the lead white by the primary ion beam is reduced due to the gold coating. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.