Multivariate optimization and comparison between conventional extraction (CE) and ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) of carotenoid extraction from cashew apple

Carotenoids are an essential component of cashew and can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, natural pigment, food additives, among other applications. The present work focuses on optimizing and comparing conventional and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods. Every optimization step took place with a 1:1 (w:w) mixture of yellow and red cashew apples lyophilized and ground in a cryogenic mill. A Simplex-centroid design was applied for both methods, and the solvents acetone, methanol, ethanol, and petroleum ether were evaluated. After choosing the extractor solvent, a central composite design was applied to optimize the sample mass (59–201 mg) and extraction time (6–34 min). The optimum conditions for the extractor solvent were 38% acetone, 30% ethanol, and 32% petroleum ether for CE and a mixture of 44% acetone and 56% methanol for UAE. The best experimental conditions for UAE were a sonication time of 19 min and a sample mass of 153 mg, while the CE was 23 min and 136 mg. Comparing red and yellow cashews, red cashews showed a higher carotenoid content in both methodologies. The UAE methodology was ca. 21% faster, presented a more straightforward composition of extracting solution, showed an average yield of superior carotenoid content in all samples compared to CE. Therefore, UAE has demonstrated a simple, efficient, fast, low-cost adjustment methodology and a reliable alternative for other applications involving these bioactive compounds in the studied or similar matrix.     

Analysis in protein profile,antioxidant activity and structure-activity relationship based on ultrasound-assisted liquid-state fermentation of soybean meal with Bacillus subtilis

This study investigated effects of ultrasound on the contents of peptide and soluble protein, antioxidant activity, functionalities and structural characteristics of fermented soybean meal (FSBM) with Bacillus subtilis systematically. The results showed that there were significant effects of ultrasound treatments (frequency, treatment time and power density) on the contents of peptide and soluble protein (p < 0.05). Under the optimum ultrasound conditions (power density of 0.08 W/mL, frequency of 33 kHz and treatment time of 1 h) by single factor experiment, the contents of peptide and soluble protein increased by 31.27% and 18.79% compared to those of the control, respectively. Additionally, the in vitro antioxidant activity (•OH scavenging rate, Fe²⁺ chelating capacity and DPPH radical scavenging rate) and functional properties (emulsifying activity and emulsifying stability) of FSBM were found to be noticeably improved by ultrasound (p < 0.05). The fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed that ultrasound caused protein molecules to unfold with a decrease content of α-helix and β-turn and an increase in the proportion of β-sheet and random coil. Besides, atomic force microscope (AFM) results indicated that ultrasonication generally increased the surface roughness of protein and the protein sonicated with higher frequency (≥33 kHz) exhibited a greater height compared to lower frequency ultrasonication. Structure-activity relationship analysis illustrated that there was a good linear relationship between •OH scavenging rate and β-sheet/β-turn with Pearson’s correlation coefficient r of −0.86/0.90. Collectively, the selection of ultrasonic parameters is essential for the preparation of functional protein and bioactive peptide by enhancing fermentation of agroindustrial by-products.     

QuEChERS-超高效液相色谱-串联质谱法快速测定3种叶菜中矮壮素和丙环唑残留

建立了菜心、芥蓝和小白菜中矮壮素和丙环唑残留的分析方法.以QuEChERS法进行样品前处理,采用含1％ HAc的乙腈溶液提取,无水MgSO4、C18及PSA吸附剂净化,超高效液相色谱-串联质谱(UPLC-MS/MS)法测定.对提取溶剂、吸附剂和色谱柱的选择进行了研究探讨.结果表明矮壮素在1～1 000 μg/L、丙环唑在1～500 μg/L浓度范围内均有良好的线性关系.矮壮素和丙环唑的检出限分别为0.1 μg/kg和0.01 μg/kg;在0.010、0.10和0.50 mg/kg 3个添加浓度水平下,菜心、芥蓝和小白菜中矮壮素和丙环唑回收率为75.0％～96.2％;相对标准偏差为0.9％～8.3％;方法定量限为最低添加浓度0.010 mg/kg.该方法快速、简便、准确,满足叶菜中矮壮素和丙环唑残留分析的要求.     

固相萃取-高效液相色谱/串联质谱法测定水产品中硫酸新霉素残留量

建立了一种分析水产品中硫酸新霉素残留量的固相萃取-高效液相色谱/串联质谱法。样品经三氯乙酸水溶液提取,固相萃取小柱净化。用带加热电喷雾离子源的高效液相色谱/串联质谱以选择反应离子监测(SRM)正离子模式检测,基质标准曲线定量。结果显示,在草鱼、斑点叉尾鮰、鳗鲡、南美白对虾和甲鱼空白肌肉中添加硫酸新霉素水平为25~1 000μg/kg时,其加标回收率为91.04%~114.57%,相对标准偏差为1.91%~9.62%。硫酸新霉素的检测限为10μg/kg,定量限为25μg/kg。方法适用于水产品中硫酸新霉素残留量的测定,也适用于硫酸新霉素在水产动物体内组织分布和消除研究。     

Residue behaviour and safety evaluation of fenaminstrobin in peanut field ecosystems

A rapid, sensitive, and selective method using a quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe procedure in combination with high-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry was developed for the analysis of fenaminstrobin in peanut and soil. The average recoveries in all samples fall within 88.1%–10%, having relative standard deviations of 2.5%–14%. The limits of quantitation of fenaminstrobin in peanut shell, peanut kernels, peanut plant, and soil were 0.005, 0.004, 0.01, and 0.002 mg kg^?1, respectively. The field trial results show that the half-lives of fenaminstrobin in peanut plant and soil are 1.3–10 and 5.5–20 days, respectively. Residues in peanut kernels were found to be present at <0.004 mg kg^?1 levels, based on good agricultural practices recommended by the manufacturer. The risk posed by fenaminstrobin exposure at the recommended dosage is negligible to humans, depending on the risk quotient.     

无限长圆管非轴对称问题的Donnell理论的解析解

本文根据圆柱壳体的Ｄｏｎｎｅｌｌ近似理论，用富氏积分变换和留数理论得出了无限胀圆管受非轴对称法向荷载的解析解。     

模型多肽Trp-Cage折叠形成机制的研究进展

蛋白质折叠是目前结构生物学领域的核心问题之一, 理解蛋白质结构折叠机制及其与生物功能之间的相互关系一直是生命科学家非常重要的研究内容, 并且该研究受到越来越多不同学科领域研究工作者的高度重视. 蛋白质大多数在数十毫秒、微秒或几秒内完成自我折叠过程, 但其折叠过程中所发生的分子结构精细转变却在纳秒甚至更短时间尺度内完成. 由于其折叠时间分辨率的限制, 目前无论是从常规实验还是理论计算角度对其研究都存在一定的难度. 本文首先概述了蛋白质折叠研究在实验和理论模拟方面存在的一些问题,然后以结构典型且可快速折叠的人工设计多肽Trp-cage为例,主要对其折叠过渡温度、折叠形成模型及其肽链上关键氨基酸残基在折叠过程中的作用三个方面进行了详细讨论, 综述了模型多肽Trp-cage的折叠动力学行为分别在实验和理论模拟方面的研究进展. 最后就如何有效化解蛋白质残基间相互作用网络进而降低其折叠机制的复杂性提出了一些新的建议, 不仅有助于阐明该迷你蛋白Trp-cage快速折叠、稳定形成的驱动力成因, 而且也能为蛋白质折叠机制研究和多肽设计提供有益参考.     

Determination of nitrofuran and chloramphenicol residues by high resolution mass spectrometry versus tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry

An ultra-high performance liquid chromatography based method, coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC–HRMS), was developed to permit the detection and quantification of various nitrofuran and chloramphenicol residues in a number of animal based food products. This method is based on the hydrolysis of covalently bound metabolites and derivatization with 2-nitrobenzaldehyde. Clean-up is achieved by a liquid/liquid and a reversed phase/solid phase extraction. Not only are the four conventional nitrofurans (nitrofurantoin, furazolidone, nitrofurazone and furaltadone) detected, but also nifursol, nitrovin and nifuroxazide. Furthermore, an underivatizable nitrofuran (nifurpirinol) and another banned drug (chloramphenicol) can be quantified as well. The compounds are detected in the form of their precursor ions, [M + H]⁺ and [M − H]⁻, respectively. The mass resolving power of 70,000 FWHM, and the applied mass window ensure sufficient selectivity and sensitivity. Confirmation is obtained by monitoring the HRMS resolved product ions which were derived from the unit-mass resolved precursor ions. The multiplexing capability of the utilized Orbitrap instrument provides not only highly selective, but also sensitive confirmatory signals. This method has been validated according to the CD 2002/657/EC for the following matrices: muscle, liver, kidney, fish, honey, eggs and milk.     

液相色谱串联质谱法测定蔬菜中四聚乙醛残留量

建立了测定蔬菜中四聚乙醛残留量的液相色谱串联质谱方法.蔬菜样品经乙腈提取,盐析后吹干乙腈提取液,再用氟罗里硅土固相萃取小柱净化,用正已烷/丙酮(80:20,V/V)混合溶剂洗脱,氮吹后用乙腈-20mmol/L,乙酸铵溶液(70:30,V/V)溶解后进行仪器分析.分析采用XBridgeTM C18色谱柱分离,乙腈-20m...     

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定牛奶中5种多肤类抗生素

建立了牛奶中杆菌肽、粘杆菌素A、粘杆菌素B、维吉尼霉素和万占霉素5种多肽类抗生素的反相液相色谱-串联质谱(HPLC-MS/MS)检测方法.牛奶样品经甲醇-0.1%甲酸水提取后,用4%三氯乙酸乙睛除蛋白,液-液萃取后,采用0.1%甲酸(A)和0.1%甲酸乙腈(B)作为流动相进行梯度洗脱.质谱(ESI+)采用多离子检测模式...