Isolation,Structural Characterization,and Biological Activity of the Two Acidic Polysaccharides from the Fruits of the Elaeagnus angustifolia Linnaeus

Elaeagnus angustifolia Linnaeus is a medicinal plant and its fruit has pharmacological activity such as antiinflammatory, antiedema, antinociceptive, and muscle relaxant functions, etc. Two acidic homogeneous polysaccharides (EAP-H-a1 and EAP-H-a2) were isolated from the fruits of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. through DEAE-52 and Sephadex G-75 column chromatography, and the physicochemical, structural properties, and biological activities of the polysaccharides were investigated. Both EAP-H-a1 and EAP-H-a2 were composed of Rha, Ara, Xyl, Glc, and Gal with the molar ratios of 13.7:20.5:23.3:8.8:33.4 and 24.8:19.7:8.2:8.4:38.6, respectively, and with the molecular weights of 705.796 kDa and 439.852 kDa, respectively. The results obtained from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the polysaccharide nature of the isolated substances. Congo red assay confirmed the existence of a triple-helix structure. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that EAP-H-a1 and EAP-H-a2 had irregular fibrous, filament-like surfaces; and both had crystalline and amorphous structures. Bioactivity analysis showed that the crude polysaccharide, EAP-H-a1, and EAP-H-a2 had clear DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activity, and could promote the secretion of NO and the phagocytic activities of RAW 264.7 and THP cells, which showed clear antioxidant and immuno-regulatory activity. These results indicated that Elaeagnus angustifolia L fruit acidic polysaccharides may have potential value in the pharmaceutical and functional food industries.     

Structural Characterization of a Polysaccharide from Gastrodia elata and Its Bioactivity on Gut Microbiota

A novel homogeneous polysaccharide named GEP-1 was isolated and purified from Gastrodia elata (G. elata) by hot-water extraction, ethanol precipitation, and membrane separator. GEP-1, which has a molecular weight of 20.1 kDa, contains a polysaccharide framework comprised of only glucose. Methylation and NMR analysis showed that GEP-1 contained 1,3,6-linked-α-Glcp, 1,4-linked-α-Glcp, 1,4-linked-β-Glcp and 1,4,6-linked-α-Glcp. Interestingly, GEP-1 contained citric acid and repeating p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol as one branch. Furthermore, a bioactivity test showed that GEP-1 could significantly promote the growth of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila) and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (L. paracasei) strains. These results implied that GEP-1 might be useful for human by modulating gut microbiota.     

山茱萸酸性多糖FCP5-A的分离纯化与结构表征

从山茱萸中提取出水溶性粗多糖, 经柱色谱分离纯化得到一种酸性多糖组分FCP5-A. 采用高效凝胶渗透色谱法(HPGPC)测定其为均一性多糖, 平均分子量为8.7×104. 经IR、GC、部分酸水解、13C NMR及甲基化分析等方法对该多糖的化学结构进行了表征. 结果表明, 该多糖由鼠李糖、阿拉伯糖、半乳糖及半乳糖醛酸组成, 其摩尔比为1∶5.7∶0.6∶1.2. FCP5-A为多分支结构, 由-2)Rha(1-及-4)GalA(1-构成主链, 在鼠李糖的4位存在分支; 支链主要由高度分支的阿拉伯糖构成, 此外还存在-3)Gal(1-; 末端残基为Ara(1-及Gal(1-. 结果提示, FCP5-A为一种新的山茱萸酸性分支多糖.     

Structural Characterization of a Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua Tuber Polysaccharide and Its Contribution to Moisture Retention and Moisture-Proofing of Porous Carbohydrate Material

Porous carbohydrate materials such as tobacco shreds readily absorb moisture and become damp during processing, storage, and consumption (smoking). Traditional humectants have the ability of moisture retention but moisture-proofing is poor. Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua polysaccharide (PCP 85−1−1) was separated by fractional precipitation and was purified by anion exchange and gel permeation chromatography. The average molecular weight (Mw) of PCP 85−1−1 was 2.88 × 10³ Da. The monosaccharide composition implied that PCP 85−1−1 consisted of fucose, glucose, and fructose, and the molar ratio was 22.73:33.63:43.65. When 2% PCP 85−1−1 was added to tobacco shreds, the ability of moisture retention and moisture-proofing were significantly enhanced. The moisture retention index (MRI) and moisture-proofing index (MPI) increased from 1.95 and 1.67 to 2.11 and 2.14, respectively. Additionally, the effects of PCP 85−1−1 on the aroma and taste of tobacco shreds were evaluated by electronic tongue and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). These results indicated that PCP 85−1−1 had the characteristics of preventing water absorption under high relative humidity and moisturizing under dry conditions. The problem that traditional humectants are poorly moisture-proof was solved. PCP 85−1−1 can be utilized as a natural humectant on porous carbohydrates, which provides a reference for its development and utilization.     

Separation,Purification, Structural Characterization,and Anticancer Activity of a Novel Exopolysaccharide from Mucor sp.

Mucor sp. has a wide range of applications in the food fermentation industry. In this study, a novel exopolysaccharide, labeled MSEPS, was separated from Mucor sp. fermentation broth through ethanol precipitation and was purified by ion-exchange chromatography, as well as gel filtration column chromatography. MSEPS was composed mostly of mannose, galactose, fucose, arabinose, and glucose with a molar ratio of 0.466:0.169:0.139:0.126:0.015 and had a molecular weight of 7.78 × 10⁴ Da. The analysis of methylation and nuclear magnetic resonance results indicated that MSEPS mainly consisted of a backbone of →3,6)-α-d-Manp-(1→3,6)-β-d-Galp-(1→, with substitution at O-3 of →6)-α-d-Manp-(1→ and →6)-β-d-Galp-(1→ by terminal α-l-Araf residues. MTT assays showed that MSEPS was nontoxic in normal cells (HK-2 cells) and inhibited the proliferation of carcinoma cells (SGC-7901 cells). Additionally, morphological analysis and flow cytometry experiments indicated that MSEPS promoted SGC-7901 cell death via apoptosis. Therefore, MSEPS from Mucor sp. can be developed as a potential antitumor agent.     

Molecular Cloning,Expression and Macrophage Activation of an Immunoregulatory Protein from Cordyceps militaris

Protein components of C. militaris have been reported to possess various biological activities. In our previous research, a Cordyceps militaris-derived immunoregulatory protein (CMIP) was naturally isolated and showed the activity of inhibiting the metastasis of breast cancer cells. This study aimed to obtain recombinant CMIP (rCMIP) using recombinant expression and elucidate its ability to activate macrophages. Recombinant CMIP showed one band at approximately 15 kDa or 30 kDa, or two bands at 15 kDa and 30 kDa, under different denaturation conditions of electrophoresis. The cell binding assay showed that rCMIP selectively binds to the surface of macrophages. After adhesion, it did not induce the apoptosis of RAW 264.7 cells, but promoted their proliferation. Moreover, rCMIP significantly induced the expression of M1 macrophage polarization-related molecules. The mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of CD 86 was enhanced by 2.1-fold and 3.2-fold under 0.64 μM and 1.6 μM of rCMIP treatment, respectively. Cytokines typically expressed in M1 macrophages, such as TNF-α, iNOS, IL-6, CCL 4, CCL 5 and CXCL 10, were also considerably induced by rCMIP, while the expression of cytokines in typical M2 macrophages, like Arg-1, CCL17 and CCL22, were not changed or slightly decreased. Under rCMIP treatment, the release of NO was also appreciably induced. In the present study, we reported cloning, expression and functional characterization of rCMIP, which was naturally isolated from the fruiting body of C. militaris in our previous study. The data imply that rCMIP possesses immunomodulatory activity in macrophages.     

柑橘果肉果胶的流变和结构特性

以柑橘果肉为原料,采用稀酸提醇沉法提取果胶粗品,研究了果胶溶液的浓度及热处理温度对果胶溶液流变学性质的影响.采用DEAE Cellulose-52柱对柑橘果肉粗品进行洗脱得到3个多糖组分(P-0,P-1和P-2),对其分子量、半乳糖醛酸、单糖组成及酯化度等进行分析,并利用红外光谱及核磁共振氢谱等对各组分进行结构特性分析.结果表明,柑橘果肉果胶为典型的剪切稀化型非牛顿流体;P-0,P-1和P-2组分分子量存在显著差异;柑橘果肉果胶为富含糖醛酸的酸性多糖,且是发生部分乙酰化的低酯果胶,其单糖组成以半乳糖醛酸、半乳糖、阿拉伯糖、鼠李糖和岩藻糖居多,且均以Ⅰ型聚鼠李半乳糖醛酸(RG-Ⅰ型)结构为主;3种组分糖环类型均是吡喃糖,糖苷键既有α型,又有β型.     

巴戟天中一种多糖的分离与结构表征

以巴戟天的根为原料, 经热水浸提、Sevag法除蛋白、乙醇沉淀和DEAE-Sepharose CL-6B离子交换柱层析, 得到一种水溶性的巴戟天多糖(MOPI-3). 通过UV、IR、NMR、GC-MS、高碘酸氧化、Smith降解和甲基化等物理化学方法对MOPI-3的纯度、理化性质和组成结构进行表征. 结果表明, MOPI-3分子量为36061, 是一种由阿拉伯糖、半乳糖和葡萄糖组成的杂多糖, 以α-1,3-吡喃葡萄糖和α-1,4-吡喃半乳糖为主链, 平均每5个葡萄糖连接一个半乳糖, 每个重复单元具有一个支链, 支链由3个呋喃阿拉伯糖以α-1,3-键型组成, 连接在主链葡萄糖的6位碳上, MOPI-3含有乙酰基, 连接在主链半乳糖的2位碳原子上.     

白术多糖的分离纯化与结构表征

采用UV, IR, NMR, GC-MS, 高碘酸氧化和Smith降解等物理化学方法对从白术根茎提取的白术多糖的纯度、理化性质和结构进行了表征. 以中药白术的根茎为原料, 通过热水(80 ℃)浸提和乙醇醇沉得到粗多糖, 再经DEAE-52阴离子交换柱层析分离和Sephadex G-200凝胶柱层析纯化, 得到一种水溶性的白术多糖(WAM). 经高效液相色谱(HPLC)分析, 多糖WAM是分子量约为3263的均一多糖. GC分析表明, WAM是由葡萄糖和半乳糖以摩尔比3.01:1构成的杂多糖. 甲基化分析、高碘酸氧化、Smith降解、部分酸水解、NMR和IR等分析结果表明, WAM具有多分支结构, 主链由β-D-1→3和β-D-1→3,6吡喃葡萄糖构成, 每个重复单元具有一个支链, 支链由β-D-半乳糖构成, 连接在主链葡萄糖的6位碳原子上.     

Structural Characterization and Antioxidative Activity of Polysaccharide from Adenophora Potaninii

The bioactivity of polysaccharides extracted from Adenophora Potaninii have been investigated^[1,2], but its chemical structure has not been reported. We now describe the structure and the antioxidation activity of a water soluble polysaccharide, AP_l, which was extracted from the roots of Adenophora Potaninii by boiling water. The crude polysaccharide was isolated and purified by DEAE-cellulose and Sephadex G-200 column, thus, AP₁ white powders, was obtained.     

Formation Optimization,Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Auricularia auricula-judae Polysaccharide Nanoparticles Obtained via Antisolvent Precipitation

Auricularia auricula-judae polysaccharide (AAP)-based nanoparticles (NPs) prepared via an anti-solvent precipitation approach were studied. Response surface methodology (RSM) design was carried out on the basis of single factor experiments, using average size and polydispersity index (PDI) as indicators. The optimal preparation conditions were determined to include an AAP concentration of 1 mg/mL, a pH of 8, and an anti-solvent/solvent volume ratio of 6. The average particle sizes of the AAP-NPs, PDI and electrical characteristic (ζ-potential) were found to be 150.27 ± 3.21 nm, 0.135 ± 0.012 and −31.10 ± 0.52 mV, respectively. Furthermore, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to determine the chemical structure of the AAP-NPs. It was observed that the intensity of AAP-NPs in the wide spectral band of 3000–3750 cm⁻¹ was significantly stronger than that of the AAP, as was the characteristic peak of carboxyl anion, and the characteristic band moved to shorter wavelengths. Subsequent thermogravimetric analysis showed that the antisolvent precipitation method improved the thermal stability of the AAP, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) showed that the morphology of AAP-NPs was uniform and well-distributed, and that their single crystal structures had remained unaffected during the process. Moreover, the DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities of AAP-NPs were increased, and the IC50 values were 0.544 ± 0.241 mg/mL and 0.755 ± 0.226 mg/mL, respectively.     

Isolation of a New Polysaccharide from Dandelion Leaves and Evaluation of Its Antioxidant,Antibacterial, and Anticancer Activities

Dandelion, in China, has a long history as a medicinal and edible plant, and possesses high nutritional and medical value. The present study aimed to isolate a new polysaccharide (DLP-3) from dandelion leaves and to evaluate its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities. The structure of DLP-3 was analyzed using HPLC, FT-IR, SEM, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. DLP-3 mainly consisted of Man, Rha, GlcA, Glc, Gal, and Ara with molar ratios of 2.32, 0.87, 1.21, 3.84, 1.00, and 1.05, respectively, with a molecular weight of 43.2 kDa. The main linkages of DLP-3 contained (1→4)-α-d-Glc, (1→4,6)-α-d-Glc, (1→6)-α-d-Gal, (1→2)-α-d-Man, (1→4)-α-d-Man, β-l-Ara-(1→, and α-l-Rha-(1→. DLP-3 exhibited a smooth surface, purely flake-like structure, and a triple helix conformation. Moreover, DLP-3 presented obvious antioxidant and antibacterial activities in a concentration-dependent manner. DLP-3 showed significant anticancer activities by inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the application of DLP-3 as a natural functional active substance in functional foods.     

Structural Elucidation and Antitumor Activity of Polysaccharide AMP-1 from Atractylodis macrocephalae K.

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Isolation and Characterization of an Antinicrobial Polypeptide from Loach

A novel antimicrobial polypeptidc was isolated and charaeterized from loach,Misgurmis anguillieaudatus, The polypcptide, named MAPP, is a single-chain polypcptide with Mw about 9,800 Dalton and p1 about 4.78; the N-tag ofMAPP was CFGWN. MAPP showed good inhibition against various bacteria including Bacillus subtilis, Eseherichia coli and Staphylococcus aurens. MAPP could be used as a lead compound in antibiotics drug discovery.     

酸性离子液体中铂纳米粒子的制备、表征及应用

基于功能化离子液体的特性,开发出不使用聚合物保护剂制备铂纳米粒子并同时获得具有金属和酸活性中心双功能催化剂的新方法。首先,设计并合成出了一种新型季铵型质子(Br?nsted)酸性离子液体(N, N, N-三甲基-N-磺丁基硫酸氢铵([HSO₃-b-N(CH₃)₃]HSO₄)),然后,利用化学还原方法在该离子液体中制备了金属铂纳米粒子,并采用紫外光谱、傅立叶红外光谱、X-光电子能谱、透射电子显微镜和X射线衍射等方法对所制备的金属铂纳米粒子进行了结构表征。结果表明,所制备的铂纳米粒子具有面心立方结构,离子液体作为修饰剂修饰在铂纳米粒子的表面,有效地阻止了铂纳米粒子的团聚;将该含有铂纳米粒子的酸性离子液体作为双功能催化剂,直接用于硝基苯加氢合成对氨基苯酚反应,发现其具有良好的催化性能,在85 ℃、4 h、0.4 MPa条件下,硝基苯转化率为98.6%,对氨基苯酚收率为75.8%,回收的酸性离子液体纳米铂双功能催化体系中铂纳米粒子依然具有很好的分散性和稳定性。     

杏鲍菇多糖WPP2的结构表征及抗肿瘤活性

采用热水浸提法从杏鲍菇中提取粗多糖, 经纯化得到一种新的多糖WPP2.通过紫外光谱、色谱、质谱、核磁共振、红外光谱、环境扫描电子显微镜(ESEM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)等技术相结合的方法, 对WPP2结构进行了表征, 并对其体外抗氧化和抗肿瘤活性进行了初步探讨.结果表明, WPP2的平均分子量为4.499×10⁵, 主要由Glc组成, 每个重复单元存在2条支链,→1,2,3)-β-D-Manp和→1,2,6)-β-D-Manp位于支链位点, 支链由→1,6)-β-D-Glcp和→1,6)-β-D-Galp构成, 非还原末端基为→1)-β-D-Glcp, 主链主要由→1,3)-β-D-Glcp,→1,6)-β-D-Galp和→1,3)-β-D-Manp糖残基组成.刚果红实验结果表明其具有三螺旋结构; 用ESEM和AFM首次在纳米尺度观察到WPP2具有多分枝结构; 活性实验结果表明WPP2具有一定的抗氧化和抗肿瘤活性.     

Isolation and Characterization of an Antimicrobial Polypeptide from Loach

Hydrobionts formed their special defense systems during evolution. One such system is that of non-specific immunity which comprises a wide variety of peptides with potent antimicrobial activities1. The mechanism of action of most antimicrobial peptides was reported as that a few peptide molecules formed a channel on cell membrane, and the cell was then died of the outflowing of cellular contents. The above mechanism was different from that of antibiotics2, 3. It is a promising area to disc…     

Purification,Structural Characterization,and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of a Novel Polysaccharide Isolated from Orostachys fimbriata

The present study elucidated the structural characteristics and anti-inflammatory activity of a novel polysaccharide isolated from Orostachys fimbriata, which is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant. O. fimbriata polysaccharide (OFP) was extracted and subsequently purified by chromatography using a DEAE cellulose-52 and Sephadex G-75 column. The molecular weight was determined as 6.2 kDa. HPGPC and monosaccharide composition analysis revealed a homogeneous polysaccharide containing only Glc. Chromatography and spectral analysis showed that the possible chemical structure consisted of →4)-α-Glcp-(1→ and a small quantity of →4,6)-β-Glcp-(1→ in the main chain and →6)-β-Glcp-(1→, α-Glcp-(1→, and β-Glcp-(1→ in the side chain. Morphological analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated that OFP had a multi-branched structure, and the sugar chain molecules of polysaccharide appeared aggregated. OFP was found to exhibit anti-inflammatory activity by reducing the secretion of inflammatory factors in RAW264.7 cells and by decreasing the extent of xylene-induced ear swelling in mice.     

Separation and Structural Characterization of a Novel Exopolysaccharide from Rhizopus nigricans

The present study aims to analyze the structural characterization and antioxidant activity of a novel exopolysaccharide from Rhizopus nigricans (EPS2-1). For this purpose, EPS2-1 was purified through DEAE-52, Sephadex G-100, and Sephadex G-75 chromatography. The structural characterization of EPS2-1 was analyzed using high-performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), methylation analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra, transmission electron microscope (TEM), and atomic force microscope (AFM). The results revealed that EPS2-1 is composed of mannose (Man), galactose (Gal), glucose (Glc), arabinose (Ara), and Fucose (Fuc), and possesses a molecular weight of 32.803 kDa. The backbone of EPS2-1 comprised →2)-α-D-Manp-(1→ and →3)-β-D-Galp-(1→, linked with the O-6 position of (→2,6)-α-D-Manp-(1→) of the main chain is branch α-D-Manp-(1→6)-α-D-Manp-(1→, linked with the O-6 positions of (→3)-β-D-Galp-(1→) of the main chain are branches →4)-β-D-Glcp-(1→ and →3)-β-D-Galp-(1→, respectively. Finally, we demonstrated that EPS2-1 also shows free radical scavenging activity and iron ion reducing ability. At the same time, EPS2-1 could inhibit the proliferation of MFC cells and increase the cell viability of RAW264.7 cells. Our results suggested that EPS2-1 is a novel polysaccharide, and EPS2-1 has antioxidant activity. In addition, EPS2-1 may possess potential immunomodulatory and antitumor activities. This study promoted the application of EPS2-1 as the functional ingredients in the pharmaceutical and food industries.