Ultrasonics as a tool for development of pine-needle extract loaded bee wax edible packaging for value addition of Himalayan cheese

In the present study, Himalayan cheese, kradi was coated with beeswax loaded with pine needle extract (PNE) to increase its shelf life and nutraceutical potential. PNE was extracted via ultrasonication and incorporated into beeswax at concentrations, 2:1, 1:1, and 2:3 (grams of beeswax to mL of PNE). The dispersion of PNE in the coatings was carried out using an ultrasonic probe at a frequency of 20 kHz for 15 min and at power rating of 500 W. The coatings were characterised using scanning electron microscopy, light microscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy. DLS revealed a hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential of 12.11 ± 0.41 µm and −19.32 ± 0.61 mV for coating loaded with highest concentration of PNE. The bioactivities of the coating including antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial assays revealed significantly higher values with the increase in PNE concentration. Shelf life and sensory evaluation study including microbiological and sensory analysis revealed inhibition of mould growth and good score of texture and appearance with the increase in concentration of PNE. The study provides a future perspective for application of beeswax loaded PNE coatings in cheese industry.     

磺化壳聚糖的制备及其对生长因子活性的保护作用

以壳聚糖为基材,分别以氯磺酸、三甲胺.三氧化硫和丙磺酸内酯为磺化试剂,制备了3,6-O-磺化壳聚糖(OCS)、2-N-磺化壳聚糖(NCS)和2-N-磺丙基壳聚糖(PCS)3种磺化壳聚糖.采用红外光谱、核磁共振谱证明了磺化壳聚糖的结构,元素分析测定了磺化壳聚糖的磺化率.以组织修复过程中一种重要的活性因子——碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(bFGF)为目标因子,通过体外成纤维细胞培养实验,评价了不同磺化壳聚糖对bFGF活性的保护能力.结果显示,相对于未改性壳聚糖(CS),磺化壳聚糖对成纤维细胞的形态无显著影响.细胞活性检测结果显示,OCS和PCS对bFGF活性无明显的保护能力;NCS能有效提高bFGF促进成纤维细胞活性的能力,其对bFGF活性的保护能力可达肝素70%左右.磺化壳聚糖的bFGF活性保护能力不随磺化率的改变而变化.     

3D printed polylactic acid nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

In this study, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA nanocomposite scaffolds reinforced with magnetic and conductive fillers, were processed via fused filament fabrication additive manufacturing and their bioactivity and biodegradation characteristics were examined. Porous 3D architectures with 50% bulk porosity were 3D printed, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated. Thermal analysis confirmed the presence of ~18 wt% of carbon nanostructures (CNF and GNP; nowonwards CNF) and ~37 wt% of magnetic iron oxide (Fe₂O₃) particles in the filaments. The in vitro degradation tests of scaffolds showed porous and fractured struts after 2 and 4 weeks of immersion in DMEM respectively, although a negligible weight loss is observed. Greater extent of degradation is observed in PLA with magnetic fillers followed by PLA with conductive fillers and neat PLA. In vitro bioactivity study of scaffolds indicate enhancement from ~2.9% (PLA) to ~5.32% (PLA/CNF) and ~ 3.12% (PLA/Fe₂O₃). Stiffness calculated from the compression tests showed decrease from ~680 MPa (PLA) to 533 MPa and 425 MPa for PLA/CNF and PLA/Fe₂O₃ respectively. Enhanced bioactivity and faster biodegradation response of PLA nanocomposites with conductive fillers make them a potential candidate for tissue engineering applications such as scaffold bone replacement and regeneration.     

Linked drug-drug conjugates based on triterpene and phenol structures. Rational synthesis,molecular properties,toxicity and bioactivity prediction

One of the tasks of modern medicinal chemistry is to produce new molecules that have interesting and desired biological effects. In addition, the synthetic procedure for obtaining these compounds should be at least partially smart and rational e.g. “Lego” and green approaches. The study focuses on the synthesis of several hybrid type compounds that are expected to be characterized by beneficial bioactivities. In order to hybridize natural triterpene oleanolic acid and phenol structures, the linker-mode concept was selected. The synthetic goal was achieved in two stages. The first concerns the rapid introduction of the halogenoacidic linker to active phenols selected as a result of microwave-ultrasonic (MW-US) assisted O-alkylation with the use of 2-halogenoacetic acid. The next stage of the synthetic studies involves the reaction of phenoxyacetic acid derivatives obtained containing an active carboxylic group with oleanolic acid/oxime units by the methods typical of triterpene chemistry. Novel linked ester- and iminoester-type triterpene derivatives with phenols (thymol, eugenol, paracetamol, nipagins, naphthols, curcumin and genistein) were obtained and characterized. Additionally, based on the analysis of numerous references and selected methods of computational chemistry (Molinspiration Cheminformatics, Osiris Property Explorer and PASS method) the molecular parameters and the preliminary anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activity characterising these molecules as potential drugs were calculated and predicted.     

Bioactivity-based screening of antibiotics and hormones

Bioactivity-based screening methods are relatively cheap, quick and easy to use tools. Especially with respect to antimicrobial residues and compounds with hormonal activity, they form a very cost-effective alternative to physical chemical methods in large-scale surveillance and monitoring programs, where their main purpose is to identify samples that require additional chemical confirmation. A major advantage is their intrinsic capability to detect unknown compounds and new hazards. This review shows an overview of the available methods and their potential and limitations for regulatory control.     

β-(1→3)-D-葡聚糖可德胶化学改性的研究进展

可德胶是一种天然的直链型微生物发酵多糖,具有独特的凝胶特性,在食品及医药等领域有重要应用.可德胶不溶于水,这限制了其实际应用.因此对可德胶进行化学改性来扩大其应用范围,成为可德胶研究特别是其生物活性研究的重要方向之一.一些常用的多糖化学改性方法如磺酸化、羧甲基化等已被大量运用于可德胶改性上,这不仅极大改善了可德胶的水溶性,同时也赋予了可德胶更多的生物活性.本文综述了近年来国内外可德胶化学改性的研究进展,着重介绍了可德胶主链水解、磺酸化、羧甲基化、疏水改性等化学修饰的方法和发展动向.同时还介绍了"点击化学"这一最新的选择性化学修饰方法在可德胶化学改性中的应用.     

Bioactivity of a Bio-composite Fabricated from CoCrMo/Bioactive Glass by Powder Metallurgy Method for Biomedical Application

In present times, researchers are attracted towards studies on biocomposite as a potential biodegradable bone implant materials. Bioactivity of the composite in a simulated body fluid (SBF) was investigated. A porous Co-Cr-Mo based composite material with bio-glass 45S5 was produce by using powder metallurgy method (PM) technology. Prepared composite powders were cold pressed and sintered at 1000 °C for 2 h. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy were used for phase analysis and also for evaluation of particle distribution of composites. Bioactivity behaviour of the prepared nanocomposites was evaluated in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 1 up to 18 days. The results showed that the apatite layer were formed on the surface of sample with addition of bioactive glass. It was concluded that bioinert Co-Cr-Mo alloy could be successfully converted into bioactive composite by adding 6 wt% of BG particles.     

Photo-induced synthesis and in vitro biological activity of a Sansalvamide A analog

Photoinduced single electron transfer (SET) cyclization processes for synthesis of a Sansalvamide A analog containing double pharmacophores (cyclicpeptides and O-phthalimide moiety) is described to develop novel antitumor cyclopeptide drug. The resultant compound is active in drug-sensitive HeLa, HepG-2 and MCF-7 cell lines. Specifically, the title compound was found to inhibit MCF-7 cells with an IC₅₀ value of 15 μM (13.4 μg/mL), which may serve as a potential candidate for antitumor drug development.     

1,3-二芳氧基-2-丙胺的定向合成及其生物活性研究

用１,３－二芳氧基－２－丙醇酯化、胺化的方法合成了１８个１,３－二芳氧基－２－丙胺化合物,并进行了生物活性测定,结果表明部分化合物有一定的除草、杀菌和植生物调节活性。