Surface Modification of Nano-SiO_2 by Grafting PMMA/PBA

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Rapid separation of barbiturates and benzodiazepines by capillary electrochromatography with 3-(1,8-naphthalimido)propyl-modified silyl silica gel

A capillary electrochromatographic (CEC) method was applied to the simultaneous separation of barbiturates (barbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital and thiopental) and benzodiazepines (nitrazepam, diazepam and triazolam). The separation was performed in a 75 microm i.d. capillary, packed with 3-(1,8-naphthalimido)propyl-modified silyl silica gel (NAIP), studying the effects of buffer pH and mobile phase composition. Using an applied voltage of 20 kV and the short-end injection method (9 cm capillary effective length), the mobile phase of 1.0 mM citrate buffer (pH 5.0) containing 45% methanol provided the baseline separation of seven toxic drugs in less than 9 min. In CEC with NAIP, the benzodiazepines were separated by the combination of hydrophobic and pi-pi interactions, whereas the separation of the barbiturates was based on the hydrophobic interaction.     

Sulfuric acid {[3-(3-silicapropyl)sulfanyl]propyl}ester a recyclable catalyst for the synthesis of 2-aryl- 1-arylmethyl- 1H- 1,3-benzimidazole derivatives

A highly selective synthesis of 2-aryl-1-arylmethyl-1H-1,3-benzimidazoles from the reaction of o-phenylenediamine and aromatic aldehydes in the presence of sulfuric acid {[3-(3-silicapropyl)sulfanyl]propyl}ester(SASPSPE) in water and at 80℃in good to excellent yields.     

Synthesis of environmental benign biolubricant from wild castor seed by reactive extraction and optimization

Castor oil alkyl esters are a possible biolubricant since they contain 90% hydroxyl fatty acid, which improves the oil's lubricity. Due to the limitations of the conventional approach, castor oil propyl ester (COPE) from wild castor seed was synthesized by reactive extraction. The factors influencing yield of reaction was optimised by response surface methodology to obtain a high yield. The influence of amount of catalyst, propanol to oil proportion, temperature, and rotating speed on castor oil propyl ester yield was investigated using a central composite design.The optimised reaction condition is propanol to oil molar proportion of 275: 1 with 1.5 wt% of catalyst loading at 90 °C and rotating speed of 450 rpm with COPE yield of 78.6% in 3hrs. Physico-chemical properties of alkyl esters were determined. COPE can be employed as a bioadditive to ultra-low sulphur diesel fuels due to its high lubricity.     

Collagen-EGCG Combination Synergistically Prevents UVB-Induced Skin Photoaging in Nude Mice

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major cause of skin photoaging through generating excessive oxidative stress and inflammation. One of the strategies is to use photo-chemoprotectors, such as natural products with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, to protect the skin from photo damage. The present study investigates the photoprotective potentials of topical administration of unhydrolyzed collagen, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and their combination against ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced photoaging in nude mice. It is found that both the solo and combined pretreatments could recover UVB-induced depletion of antioxidative enzymes, including superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), as well as an increase of lipid peroxide malondialdehyde and inflammatory tumor necrosis factor-α. Meanwhile, the UVB-stimulated skin collagen degradation is attenuated significantly with drug treatments, which is evidenced by expression analysis of matrix metalloproteinase-1 and hydroxyproline. Additionally, the mouse skin histology shows that the drug-pretreated groups possess decreased epidermis thickness and normal collagen fiber structure of the dermis layer. These results demonstrate that both EGCG and collagen can protect the skin against UVB-induced skin photoaging. Synergistically, the combination of them shows the maximum prevention to skin damage, showing its potential in the application of anti-photoaging formulation products.     

Camellia sinensis: Insights on its molecular mechanisms of action towards nutraceutical,anticancer potential and other therapeutic applications

The Camellia sinensis plant provides a wide diversity of black, green, oolong, yellow, brick dark, and white tea. Tea is one of the majorly used beverages across the globe, succeeds only in the water for fitness and pleasure. Generally, green tea has been preferred more as compared to other teas due to its main constituent e.g. polyphenols which contribute to various health benefits. The aim of this updated and comprehensive review is to bring together the latest data on the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Camellia sinensis and to highlight the therapeutic prospects of the bioactive compounds in this plant so that the full medicinal potential of Camellia sinensis can be realised. A review of published studies on this topic was performed by searching PubMed/MedLine, Scopus, Google scholar, and Web of Science databases from 1999 to 2022. The results of the analysed studies showed that the main polyphenols of tea are the four prime flavonoids catechins: epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC), and epicatechin (EC) along with the beneficial biological properties of tea for a broad heterogeneity of disorders, including anticancer, neuroprotective, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiobesity, antidiabetes and antiglaucoma activities. Poor absorption and low bioavailability of bioactive compounds from Camellia sinensis are limiting aspects of their therapeutic use. More human clinical studies and approaching the latest nanoformulation techniques in nanoparticles to transport the target phytochemical compounds to increase therapeutic efficacy are needed in the future.