Physical properties of glycosaminoglycan hydrogels

The chemical composition of glycosaminoglycan (GAG) hydrogels was found to have a profound effect on the physical properties of gels. Hyaluronan (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) were each modified with adipic dihydrazide (ADH) with carbodiimide chemistry. The resulting polymer was crosslinked with various concentrations of poly(ethylene glycol) dialdehyde (PEG‐diald) to produce a series of hydrogels. The physical properties of these GAG hydrogels varied in a concentration‐dependent fashion. Maximal crosslinking was observed at a theoretical crosslinking of 50% for the HA‐ADH‐PEG‐diald hydrogels and 75% for the CS‐ADH‐PEG‐diald hydrogels. Adding PEG‐diald beyond the optimum for crosslinking prolonged the in vitro enzymatic degradation time of the hydrogels. The swelling of the crosslinked GAG hydrogels was correlated with the amount of PEG‐diald used rather than with the crosslinking density. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 42: 4344–4356, 2004     

Surface polarity of cellulose derivates observed by coumarin 151 and 153 as solvatochromic and fluorochromic probes

Solvent‐dependent ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) absorption and Stokes shifts including strong hydrogen‐bond‐donating (HBD) solvents such as 2,2,2‐trifluoroethanol and 1,1,1,3,3,3‐hexafluoro‐2‐propanol of two coumarine dyes (Co 151 and Co 153) were analyzed with multiple‐square analyses of linear solvation energy relationships and the Kamlet–Taft solvent parameter set to α (HBD capacity), β (hydrogen‐bond‐accepting capacity), and π* (dipolarity/polarizability). The UV–vis absorption and emission spectra of Co 151 and Co 153 were measured when adsorbed on various polysaccharides such as different cellulose batches, carboxymethylcelluloses with different degrees of substitution, and chitine. As a result of this evaluation, Co 153 is recommended as an alternative UV–vis probe for evaluating the dipolarity/polarizability of cellulose and cellulose derivates. Multiple adsorption of Co 153 on Linters cellulose took place indicating a wide‐surface polarity distribution, which makes the determination of a rigid polarity parameter questionable. Thus, fluorescence measurements of adsorbed Co 153 are suitable to detect inhomogenities on a surface but not for the determination of empirical polarity parameters. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 41: 1210–1218, 2003     

Synthesis and characterization of guar gum‐graft‐polyacrylonitrile

Cerium(IV) mediated grafting of polyacrylonitrile on to guar gum was studied. Grafting parameters were studied gravimetrically, as a function of temperature, initiator concentration and Guar to acrylonitrile ratio. Higher temperatures resulted in higher monomer conversion and homopolymer formation. Both monomer conversion and extent of grafting increased with increase in cerium ion concentration in the range studied (0.91–9.12 mmol/l). Similar results were obtained with increase in monomer to guar gum ratio from 1 to 5. Grafting with this initiator was found to be generally good with high grafting efficiencies and low homopolymer formation for most experiments. The copolymers obtained were subjected to alkaline hydrolysis to convert nitrile groups in to carboxylic acid groups and the water absorbency of the resulting anionic guar gum was studied. Materials with water absorption up to 300 g/g could be obtained from this study. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The significance of complex polysaccharides in personal care formulations

Complex polysaccharides have numerous pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, immunomodulating, anticoagulant and anticancer effects. In personal care products, these biopolymers are used as thickener and stabilizing agents or as moisturizing ingredients that could be beneficial to the skin. Various polysaccharides, such as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), hyaluronic acid (HA), carrageenan, fucose, fucoidan, chitin, chitosan, etc., have applications in cosmeceutical industries. GAGs and HA incorporated in moisturizing creams strengthen the skin barrier by forming a protective layer which prevents transdermal water loss. Therefore, these polysaccharides have been formulated into potential cosmeceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.     

Study on Extraction Process of Root of Henry Wood Betony Polysaccharides and Their Antitumor Activity against S180

We optimized the hot water extraction of polysaccharides from the root of Henry wood betony (RHWPs) using a uniform test and explored their anti-tumor activities in vitro and in vivo. The optimal extraction conditions were as follows: 40 min extraction time, liquid/solid ratio 30 mL/g, 100 min soaking time, two extraction cycles, 100% ethanol concentration, and extraction temperature of 80 °C. The molecular weight distribution of RHWPs with MWs was 228,600 g/mol and 5001 g/mol. The IR spectrum further indicated that RHWPs are acidic polysaccharides containing pyranose and furan rings. The main monosaccharides found in RHWPs were mannose, ribose, l-rhamnose monohydrate, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose, xylose, arabinose, and fucose. RHWPs inhibited the proliferation of S180 tumor cells and induced apoptosis in vitro. Oral administration of RHWPs to tumor-bearing mice significantly inhibited the growth of the S180 xenografts, accelerated apoptosis in tumor cells, and expanded the necrotic regions. Furthermore, RHWPs also markedly increased the levels of TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-2 in the sera of tumor-bearing mice, and activated immune cells such as lymphocytes, NK cells, and macrophages, thereby inducing tumor cell apoptosis. Taken together, RHWPs are a promising anti-tumor agent that ought to be explored further.     

糖类物质的毛细管电泳分析

毛细管电泳(CE)是近二十年发展起来的一种新的分离分析技术，它以快速、高效、高灵敏度、所需样品少等优点被广泛应用于各个领域。八十年代末开始应用于糖类物质的分析，并获得了快速发展。本文对毛细管电泳分离分析糖类物质进行了评述，主要集中在多糖的水解、衍生、检测、分析应用及前景等方面。全文引用文献40篇。     

植物分子的电分析化学研究(ⅩⅦ)──转基因植物体活性组分的差示脉冲极谱法测定

用差示脉冲极谱法对转基因植物黄耆中有效成分叶酸进行了研究,并建立了相应的检测体系．该方法简便迅速,灵敏度高,能用于中药黄耆的生理生态机理的研究．     

螺旋藻藻蓝蛋白和藻多糖对人体外周血淋巴细胞功能的影响

从螺旋藻中提取藻蓝蛋白（ＳＰＣ）和多糖（ＳＰＳ）,研究其对人体外周血淋巴细胞功能的影响。实验结果表明,ＳＰＣ和ＳＰＳ能够促进ＰＨＡ刺激淋巴细胞转化的作用,其中ＳＰＳ的促进作用有剂量依存关系。ＳＰＣ和ＳＰＳ能恢复Ｔ细胞受环磷酰胺损伤后Ｅ玫瑰花环形成能力,特别是对活性Ｅ花环（Ｅａ）的形成能力有较好的恢复作用。     

凝胶过滤色谱法测定泥鳅多糖的组成及分子量

从泥鳅粘液中分离提取到中性的粗多糖 ,采用凝胶过滤色谱柱在高效液相色谱仪上进行分离和测定 ,结果表明 ,该多糖由一个高聚糖 (MAP ,19 1% )和一个寡糖 (MAO ,80 9% )组成。用标准的Pullulan(P 112 0 0 0 ,P 4 730 0 ,P 2 2 80 0 ,P 5 90 0 ,P 2 70 0 )作标准曲线 ,测得其重均分子量分别为 130 2 5 2 (约 72 3个糖基 )和 15 39(约 9个糖基 )。粗多糖经SephadexG 10 0凝胶柱 (1cm× 5 0cm)过滤 ,分离得到纯化的MAP和MAO。