Statistical mixture design investigation of fractionated and total extracts from Erythrina speciosa Andrews leaves

The simplex centroid mixture design for the ethanol, dichloromethane, hexane and acetone solvents has been applied to the extraction of crude mass and the fiber, organic, neutral and basic fractions as well as the fractionation residues of Erythrina speciosa Andrews leaves. Binary and ternary synergic solvent interactions are seen to provide dominant contributions to the extraction of both crude mass and all the fractions. Quadratic and special cubic mixture models precisely predict the extracted quantities of each fraction and the residue as a function of the proportions of the four solvents. Different solvent mixtures are found to be the most efficient extractors for the different fractions: binary dichloromethane‐hexane mixtures for the fiber fraction, ternary ethanol‐dichloromethane‐acetone mixtures for the neutral fraction, binary ethanol‐dichloromethane mixtures for the organic fraction, crude extract and residue values and ternary ethanol‐dichloromethane‐hexane mixtures for the basic fraction. Principal component analysis shows that the ethanol‐dichloromethane mixtures are important for extracting large quantities of the basic and organic fractions as well as of the residue and crude masses.     

Metabolomic Profiling of Fresh Goji (Lycium barbarum L.) Berries from Two Cultivars Grown in Central Italy: A Multi-Methodological Approach

The metabolite profile of fresh Goji berries from two cultivars, namely Big Lifeberry (BL) and Sweet Lifeberry (SL), grown in the Lazio region (Central Italy) and harvested at two different periods, August and October, corresponding at the beginning and the end of the maturation, was characterized by means of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electrospray ionization Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (ESI FT-ICR MS) methodologies. Several classes of compounds such as sugars, amino acids, organic acids, fatty acids, polyphenols, and terpenes were identified and quantified in hydroalcoholic and organic Bligh-Dyer extracts. Sweet Lifeberry extracts were characterized by a higher content of sucrose with respect to the Big Lifeberry ones and high levels of amino acids (glycine, betaine, proline) were observed in SL berries harvested in October. Spectrophotometric analysis of chlorophylls and total carotenoids was also carried out, showing a decrease of carotenoids during the time. These results can be useful not only to valorize local products but also to suggest the best harvesting period to obtain a product with a chemical composition suitable for specific industrial use. Finally, preliminary studies regarding both the chemical characterization of Goji leaves generally considered a waste product, and the biological activity of Big Lifeberry berries extracts was also investigated. Goji leaves showed a chemical profile rich in healthy compounds (polyphenols, flavonoids, etc.) confirming their promising use in the supplements/nutraceutical/cosmetic field. MG63 cells treated with Big Lifeberry berries extracts showed a decrease of iNOS, COX-2, IL-6, and IL-8 expression indicating their significant biological activity.     

基于BPLT模型的小麦叶片背景扣除方法的研究

为准确且无损测定小麦叶片的反射光谱,研究了不同背景对叶片表面反射光谱的影响,在400～1 000 nm波段范围测定了小麦叶片8种背景下的反射光谱以及叶绿素含量。以PLATE模型为基础,首次提出了BPLT(background plate)模型,扣除由不同背景导致的叶片反射光谱的变化。模型以背景下叶片的反射率R₀,不同背景反射率σ为输入,空气和致密叶片的界面反射比R₁₂,致密叶片和空气的界面反射比R₂₁,致密叶片的透射系数τ三参数中间变量,得到最终无背景时叶片反射率R值的2-3-1模型。采用方差分析法(analysis of variance, ANOVA)进行了BPLT模型验证,对比分析了背景扣除前后10种叶绿素指数值的变化。结果表明,当反演的确定系数DC(determination coefficients)>0.90且残差平方和SSE<1时,反演的灵敏度较高,对小麦叶片不同叶绿素浓度的背景扣除有着较好的效果;采用BPLT模型背景扣除后,背景因素所占的百分比低于5%;优选了NDI&MCARI的函数关系,NDI&MCARI的斜率和叶绿素浓度的R2由背景扣除前的0.847 4提高到背景扣除后的0.977 8。为真实测定不同背景下小麦叶片的反射光谱提供了依据。     

Mechanical damage and thermal effect induced by ultrasonic treatment in olive leaf tissue. Impact on polyphenols recovery

The influence of ultrasound treatment (US) on cellular damage of olive leaf tissue was studied. Mechanical damage and thermal effect of US were characterized. The level of tissue damage was defined by the diffusivity disintegration index Z_D based on the diffusivity of solutes extracted from olive leaves differently treated. The Arrhenius form using the temperature dependences of the thermal treatment time within the temperature interval 20–90 °C was observed for the thermal process. The corresponding activation energy ΔUT was estimated as 57 kJ/mol. The temperature dependences of electrical conductivity were measured for extracts of intact and maximally treated olive leaves. Then the diffusivity disintegration index Z_D and total phenolic compounds recovery for three studied US powers were calculated (100, 200, and 400 W). The results evidenced that the mechanically stimulated damage in olive leaf tissue can occur even at a low US power of 100 W if treatment time is long enough (t = 3.5 h). The US treatment noticeably accelerated the diffusion process mechanically in addition to its thermal effect. Trials in aqueous solution revealed the dependence of polyphenols extraction on damage level with respect to the US power applied.     

不同介质对轮轨增黏与磨损特性影响

利用MMS-2A摩擦磨损试验机研究了水介质下砂、氧化铝、研磨子对轮轨增黏与磨损特性影响.结果表明:干态和水介质下随蠕滑率增大黏着系数呈先增加后小幅降低并趋于稳定.水介质下氧化铝介质的增黏效果最好,研磨子最差;砂介质使轮轨磨损严重且塑性流变层最厚,轮轨试样表面剥落严重;氧化铝介质下轮轨磨损量较砂介质小,塑性流变层轻微;研磨子介质下的轮轨试样磨损量最小,磨损表面较为光滑;落叶显著降低黏着系数,且易形成落叶浆,使接触表面产生划痕;落叶工况下撒砂能增加黏着系数且能去除落叶浆,但易造成轮轨试样的剥落损伤.     

微波消解-火焰原子吸收法测定玫瑰枝叶的5种微量元素

用微波消解一火焰原子吸收光谱法测定了玫瑰枝条和叶片中5种微量元素元素（钙、铜、铁、锰、镁）的含量。结果表明,玫瑰枝条和叶片中含有较丰富的镁、钙、铁,铜、锰含量较低,该法灵敏度高、快速、准确,所测数据可为玫瑰枝叶的合理利用提供可靠依据。     

苹果树叶片叶绿素含量高光谱估测模型研究

叶片叶绿素含量是评估果树长势和产量的重要参数,实现快速、无损、精确的叶绿素含量估测具有重要意义。本研究以山东农业大学苹果园为试验区,采用高光谱分析技术探索苹果树叶片叶绿素含量的估测方法。通过分析叶片高光谱曲线特征,对原始光谱分别进行一阶微分、红边位置以及叶面叶绿素指数(LCI)变换,分别将其与叶绿素含量进行相关分析及回归分析,建立叶绿素含量估测模型并进行检验,从中筛选出精度最高的模型。结果显示,以LCI为变量的估测模型以及以一阶微分521和523nm组合为变量的估测模型拟合精度最高,决定系数R2分别为0.845和0.839,均方根误差RMSE分别为2.961和2.719,相对误差RE%分别为4.71%和4.70%。因此LCI及一阶微分是估测苹果树叶片叶绿素含量的重要指标。该模型对指导苹果树栽培生产具有积极意义。     

固相微萃取-气相色谱/质谱测定植物叶片中的挥发性物质

采用固相微萃取（SPME)方法吸附植物叶片中的挥发性物质,然后采用气相色谱/质谱法（GC/MS）分析了挥发性物 质的成分。在45 ℃水浴温度下,采用Polyacrylate(85 μm)固相微萃取头,在广口瓶中植物叶片的上方顶空吸附60 min,然后进行GC/MS分析。结果表明,植物叶片中的挥发性物质得到了很好的分离,受山楂叶螨(Tetraychus vienneis) 危害严重的植物的完好叶片中的挥发性物质均含有顺-3-己烯-1-醇乙酸酯、顺-3-己烯-1-醇丁酸酯和α-法呢烯,且含量 较大。初步确定这些物质是对山楂叶螨具有引诱作用的主要物质,从而为利用天然生物活性物质防治山楂叶螨提供了理论 依据。     

适于双向电泳分析的苹果叶片蛋白质提取方法

为了探索适用于双向电泳(2-DE)分析的苹果叶片蛋白质提取方法,比较了三氯乙酸(TCA)/丙酮沉淀法、二硫苏糖醇(DTT)/丙酮法、Tris-HCl提取法和改良的Tris-HCl提取法等4种蛋白质提取方法。以7 cm、pH 3～10的线性固相pH梯度(immobilized pH gradient,IPG)胶条作为第一向电泳,以十二烷基硫酸钠-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳(SDS-PAGE)(12.5%的分离胶)作为第二向电泳,对提取物进行2-DE分离,采用银染显色。结果表明,上述4种方法在2-DE图谱上分别得到140,215,181和616个蛋白质点。其中以改良的Tris-HCl提取法得到的蛋白质点数最多,且背景清晰、图谱上没有明显的横纵条纹。为了进一步验证改良的Tris-HCl提取法的有效性,用18 cm、pH 3～10的线性IPG胶条和12.5%的分离胶对提取的苹果叶片蛋白质进行2-DE分离,考马斯亮蓝R-250染色,共检测到455个蛋白质点,其相对分子质量主要分布在14000～66000范围内,图谱背景清晰,再次证明应用该方法制备的样品适用于双向电泳分析,可用于苹果叶片的蛋白质组学分析。     

Biomolecules from Plant Wastes Potentially Relevant in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Co-Occurring Symptomatology

During and following the processing of a plant’s raw material, considerable amounts are wasted, composted, or redistributed in non-alimentary sectors for further use (for example, some forms of plant waste contribute to biofuel, bioethanol, or biomass production). However, many of these forms of waste still consist of critical bioactive compounds used in the food industry or medicine. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders. The primary treatment is based on symptomatology alleviation and controlled dietary management. Thus, this review aimed to describe the possible relevance of molecules residing in plant waste that can be used to manage IBS and co-occurring symptoms. Significant evidence was found that many forms of fruit, vegetable, and medicinal plant waste could be the source of some molecules that could be used to treat or prevent stool consistency and frequency impairments and abdominal pain, these being the main IBS symptoms. While many of these molecules could be recovered from plant waste during or following primary processing, the studies suggested that enriched food could offer efficient valorization and prevent further changes in properties or stability. In this way, root, stem, straw, leaf, fruit, and vegetable pomaces were found to consist of biomolecules that could modulate intestinal permeability, pain perception, and overall gastrointestinal digestive processes.