A study for quality evaluation of Taxilli Herba from different hosts based on fingerprint-activity relationship modeling and multivariate statistical analysis

In this study, a fingerprint-activity relationship modeling between chemical fingerprints and antirheumatic activity was established, and multivariate statistical analysis was used to evaluate the quality of Taxilli Herba (TH) from different hosts. Characteristic fingerprints of 20 batches of TH samples were generated by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole-time of flight tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-Triple TOF-MS/MS), and the similarity analysis was calculated based on thirteen common characteristic peaks by hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA). Subsequently, nine efficacy markers were discovered by combining fingerprints and antirheumatic activity through grey correlation analysis (GCA) and bivariate correlation analysis (BCA). Meanwhile, the content of 5 constituents in 9 markers was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole-linear ion trap tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-QTRAP-MS/MS). The comprehensive quality of TH was assessed using multivariate statistical analysis, including principal components analysis (PCA) and technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). The results showed that a high dose of TH extract could markedly ameliorate arthritis damage compared to other doses, with flavonoids playing an important role in the antirheumatic activity. The comprehensive quality of samples from Morus alba L. (SS) was superior to those from Liquidambar formosana Hance (FXS). The present study will demonstrate the markers associated with efficacy, and provide an applicable strategy for more comprehensive quality control and evaluation of TH.     

Ultrasonic assisted synthesis of nanocrystalline cellulose as support and reducing agent for Ag nanoparticles: green synthesis and novel effective nanocatalyst for degradation of organic dyes

In this study, nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) prepared from microcrystalline cellulose using high‐intensity ultrasonication as mechanical method without any chemical treatment. The obtained NCC with around 30–50 nm diameters, utilized as support, reducing and stabilizing agent for in‐situ green and eco‐friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs). The catalytic activity of composite was examined for degradation of environmental pollutants. The structure of as‐synthesized composite (Ag@NCC) was characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV–vis), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE‐SEM); Transmission electron microscopy (TEM); Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results of the catalytic reaction experiments showed that spherically shaped silver nanoparticles of around 20 nm distributed on the surface of nanocellulose demonstrated high catalytic efficiency towards the removal of methyl orange (MO) and 4‐nitrophenol (4‐NP).     

Adsorption of Hg(II) Ions onto Binary Biopolymeric Beads of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Alginate

The removal of Hg(II) ions from aqueous solution by adsorption onto cross-linked polymeric beads of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and sodium alginate was studied at fixed pH (6) and room temperature 28 ± 0.2°C. The cross-linked polymeric beads were characterized by FTIR spectra. Sorption capacity of the polymer for the mercury ions was investigated in aqueous media consisting different amounts of mercury ions (2.5 to 100 mg dm^?3) and at different pH values (2 to 8). Adsorption behavior of Hg(II) ions could be modeled using both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. The dynamic nature of adsorption was quantified in terms of several kinetic constants such as rate constants for adsorption (k₁) and Lagergreen rate constant (K_ad). The influence of various experimental parameters such as effect of pH, contact time, solid-to-liquid ratio, salt effect, and temperature effect etc. were investigated on the adsorption of Hg(II) ions.     

Synthesis and characterization of folic acid‐modified carboxymethyl chitosan‐ursolic acid targeted nano‐drug carrier for the delivery of ursolic acid and 10‐hydroxycamptothecin

Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), as a water‐soluble, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer, is an excellent carrier for a sustained drug delivery system. In this study, a amphiphilic carboxymethyl chitosan‐ursolic acid nano‐drug carrier modified by folic acid (FPCU) were prepared, and then the nano‐drug carrier wrapped another anticancer drug 10‐hydroxycamptothecin were self‐assembled into nanoparticles (FPCU/HCPT NPs). The FPCU/HCPT NPs had a suitable size, high drug loading efficiency of ursolic acid (6.4%) and 10‐hydroxycamptothecin (14.1%). The drug release study in vitro indicated that the nanoparticles have obviously sustained effect and pH sensitive behaviors, the drug release amount was higher at pH 5.5 than at pH 7.4. in vitro and in vivo study showed that the nanoparticles displayed a high antitumor efficiency to tumor cells compared with free drug. The nano delivery system as a carrier for ursolic acid (UA) and 10‐hydroxycamptothecin (HCPT) has good application prospects in cancer treatment.     

羧甲基壳聚糖与钙离子络合作用的研究

羧甲基壳聚糖(carboxymethyl chitosan,CMCS)是壳聚糖Chitosan经化学改性得到的水溶性衍生物,由于羧基的引入,络合金属离子的能力及反应速度大大提高[1-6],在医药、化工、环保等领域有着广泛的应用前景。本文研究了羧甲基壳聚糖与Ca2 络合的条件,着重探讨了Pb2 在不同条件下对络合反应的影响,以期扩大羧甲基壳聚糖的应用范围。1材料与方法1.1仪器与试剂羧甲基壳聚糖(自制),其它试剂均为国产优级纯。TAS-986G原子吸收分光光度计;SX5-12箱式电阻炉;GL-20B高速冷冻离心机;Ori-on818型pH测试计。1.2实验方法1.2.1羧甲基壳聚糖与Ca2 络合…     

基于N-羧甲基壳聚糖钆基磁共振造影剂的制备及性能

通过在DTPA配体上修饰N-羧甲基壳聚糖(NCMCS)增加配体的分子量,构建配合物Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)。测定了Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)及对照组Gd-DTPA与Gd-(DTPA-CS)不同浓度的弛豫时间T1,拟合了配合物的纵向弛豫率r1,结果表明Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)纵向弛豫能力明显强于Gd-DTPA,也高于配合物Gd-(DTPA-CS),浓度梯度的体外加权成像图清晰地观察到配合物Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)比Gd-DTPA、Gd-(DTPA-CS)对应水溶液的信号更强。MTT法测定了Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)的IC50值为568μmol·L-1,表现出良好的生物相容性。Gd-(DTPA-NCMCS)可作为潜在的磁共振造影剂。     

Affinity foam fractionation of Trichoderma cellulase

Cellulase could not be selectively collected from fermentation broth by simple foam fractionation, because of the presence of other more surface-active compounds. A new approach of affinity foam fractionation was investigated for improvement. A hardwood hydrolysate (containing cellulose oligomers, substrates to cellulase) and two substrate analogs, i.e., carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and xylan hydrolysate, were added before the foaming process. The substrates and substrate analogs were indeed found to bind the cellulase selectively and form more hydrophobic complexes that partition more readily onto bubble surfaces. In this study, the effects of the type and concentration of substrate/analog as well as the presence of cells at different growth stages were examined. The foam fractionation properties evaluated included foaming speed, foam stability, foamate volume, and enrichment of filter paper unit (FPU) and individual cellulase components (i.e., endoglucanases, exoglucanases, and β-glucosidases). Depending on the broth and substrate/analog employed, the foamate FPU could be more than fourfold higher than the starting broth FPU. Addition of substrate/analog also deterred the enrichment of other extracellular proteins, resulting in the desired cellulase purification in the foamate. The value of E/P (enzyme activity-FPU/g/L of proteins) in the foamate reached as high as 18, from a lactose-based fermentation broth with original E/P of 5.6. Among cellulase components, exoglucanases were enriched the most and β-glucosidases the least. The study with CMC of different molecular weights (MW) and degrees of substitution (DS) indicated that the CMC with low DS and high MW performed better in cellulase foam fractionation.     

胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖/硅橡胶皮肤再生材料的制备及其对小型猪烫伤创面全层皮肤缺损的修复研究

制备了一种胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖/硅橡胶皮肤再生材料,并以小型猪为模型,考察了其对烫伤全层皮肤缺损的修复性能.首先合成了磺化羧甲基壳聚糖,并对其结构进行了表征.制备了胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖多孔支架,采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)研究了磺化羧甲基壳聚糖含量对支架微结构的影响.随着磺化羧甲基壳聚糖含量的增大,胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖支架从纤维结构向片状结构转化,且支架的孔径相对变大.采用体外成纤维细胞培养实验证明胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖支架无明显细胞毒性.进一步将胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖支架与硅橡胶膜复合,构建具有双层结构的皮肤再生材料.以小型猪为模型,评价了其对深度烫伤创面的修复性能.大体观察和组织学分析结果显示,胶原-磺化羧甲基壳聚糖/硅橡胶皮肤再生材料具有更快的血管化性能,且经该材料处理的创面能有效支持薄自体皮片的移植成活,实现深度烫伤创面的全层修复.     

Dual crosslinked pH‐ and temperature‐sensitive hydrogel beads for intestine‐targeted controlled release

Novel drug‐loaded hydrogel beads for intestine‐targeted controlled release were developed by using pH‐ and temperature‐sensitive carboxymethyl chitosan‐graft‐poly(N,N‐diethylacrylamide) (CMCTS‐g‐PDEA) hydrogel as carriers and vitamin B₂ (VB₂) as a model drug. The hydrogel beads were prepared based on Ca²⁺ ionic crosslinking in acidic solution and formed dual crosslinked network structure. The structure of hydrogel and morphology of drug‐loaded beads were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The study about swelling characteristics of hydrogel beads indicated that the beads had obvious pH‐ and temperature‐sensitivity. In vitro release studies of drug‐loaded beads were carried out in pH 1.2 HCl buffer solution and pH 7.4 phosphate buffer solution at 37°C, respectively. The results indicated that the dual crosslinked method could effectively control the drug release rate under gastrointestinal tract (GIT) conditions, which was superior to traditional single crosslinked beads. In addition, the effects of grafting percentage, pH value, and temperature on the release behavior of the VB₂ were investigated. The drug release mechanism of CMCTS‐g‐PDEA drug‐loaded beads was analyzed by Peppa's potential equation. According to this study, the dual crosslinked hydrogel beads based on CMCTS‐g‐PDEA could serve as suitable candidate for drug site‐specific carrier in intestine. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.