Optimizing Skim Milk Yogurt Properties: Combined Impact of Trans-glutaminase and Protein-Glutaminase.

The lack of fat in yogurt can lead to alterations in taste and whey separation, reducing consumer acceptance. In this study, the feasibility of enhancing the quality of skim milk yogurt through a combination of transglutaminase (TG) and protein-glutaminase (PG) was investigated. The combination of TG and PG resulted in simultaneous cross-linking and deamidated of casein micelles, with PG deamidation taking priority over TG cross-linking, leading to higher solubility and lower turbidity of milk proteins compared with TG alone. When 0.06 U/mL TG and 0.03 U/mL PG were added, firmness and viscosity indexes significantly increased by 38.26 and 78.59%, respectively as compared with the control. Microscopic images revealed increased cross-linking with casein and filling of cavities by smaller sub-micelles in the combination of TG and PG treatment. Furthermore, the combination of TG and PG resolved issues of rough taste and whey separation, leading to improved overall liking. This study highlights the benefits of using both enzymes in dairy production and has important implication for future research.

Recent developments in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles from ß-aminovinyl esters/ketones as CC-N donors.

Nitrogen-containing heterocycles are ubiquitous fragments of numerous natural products, pharmaceuticals, designed bioactive drug candidates and agrochemicals. During the past few decades, these compounds have received considerable attention from the synthetic chemistry community, and great efforts have been focused on the development of concise and efficient methods for the synthesis of these heterocyclic skeletons. In this review, we summarize a diverse range of synthetic methods employing ß-aminovinyl esters(ketones) as key CC-N-synthons to furnish useful bioactive heterocyclic frameworks, such as quinolines, pyridines, pyrazines, pyrroles, indoles, oxazoles, imidazoles, thiazoles, isothiazoles, pyrazoles, triazoles, and azepines, thus offering new opportunities and expanding the toolbox of synthetic chemistry reactions.

Recent developments in the synthesis of the isoquinoline-1,3(2H,4H)-dione by radical cascade reaction.

In recent years, isoquinoline-1,3(2H,4H)-dione compounds have attracted extensive attention from synthetic chemists, with the aim of finding simple, mild, green and efficient synthetic methods. In this review, we summarize the diverse range of synthetic methods employing acryloyl benzamides as key substrates to furnish isoquinoline-1,3-diones using different radical precursors, such as those containing carbon, sulphur, phosphorus, nitrogen, silicon and bromine. This will stimulate the interest of readers to engage in research in this field.

Pd-Catalyzed Tandem Isomerization/Cyclization for the Synthesis of Aromatic Oxazaheterocycles and Pyrido[3,4-b]indoles.

An effient tandem process consisting of palladium-catalyzed double-bond isomerization of long-chain olefins and subsequent intramolecular cyclization promoted by B2(OH)2 for the synthesis of aromatic oxazaheterocycles is disclosed. This strategy can also provide rapid access to pyrido[3,4-b]indoles, trans-2-olefins, and eneamides bearing various functional groups with high regio- and stereoselectivity.

Recent advances in the synthesis and applications of phosphoramides.

Phosphoramide, as an important framework of many biologically active molecules, has attracted widespread attention in recent decades. It is not only widely used in pharmaceuticals because of its excellent biological activities, but it also shows good performance in organic dyes, flame retardants and extractors. Thus, it is of great significance to develop effective and convenient methods for the synthesis of phosphoramides. In this review, the recent advancements made in the synthesis routes and applications of phosphoramides are discussed. The synthetic strategies of phosphoramides can be separated into five categories: phosphorus halides as the substrate, phosphates as the substrate, phosphorus hydrogen as the substrate, azides as the substrate and other methods. The latest examples of these methods are provided and some representative mechanisms are also described.

Divergent synthesis of benzene derivatives: Brønsted acid catalyzed and iodine-promoted tandem cyclization of 5,2-enyn-1-ones.

Highly substituted benzene derivatives, including alkoxy-, iodoalkoxy-, and diiodo-substituted benzenes, can be selectively synthesized via Brønsted acid catalyzed and iodine-promoted tandem carbocyclization respectively. This reaction involved a direct process for C-C bond formation from 5,2-enyn-1-ones, and different reaction systems (Brønsted acids/electrophiles with solvents) afforded different substituted benzenes. Furthermore, the halogenated moiety and alkoxy group can be readily introduced into the benzene in a position which has not been easily obtained previously.

Cu(i)-catalyzed cross-coupling of primary amines with 2,2'-dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl for the synthesis of polysubstituted carbazole.

A Cu(i)-catalyzed cross-coupling of primary amines with 2,2'-dibromo-1,1'-biphenyl for the synthesis of polysubstituted carbazole has been achieved. This protocol provides an efficient strategy for the synthesis of carbazole using cheap copper catalysts with diamine ligand, and it provides convenient access to a series of carbazole derivatives in moderate yields.

A General Method for the Dibromination of Vicinal sp3 C-H Bonds Exploiting Weak Solvent-Substrate Noncovalent Interactions.

A general procedure of 1,2-dibromination of vicinal sp3 C-H bonds of arylethanes using N-bromosuccinimide as the bromide reagent without an external initiator has been established. The modulation of the strength of the intermolecular noncovalent interactions between the solvent and arylethane ethanes, quantitatively evaluated via quantum chemical calculations, allows us to circumvent the fact that arylethane ethane cannot be dibrominated through traditional methods. The mechanism was explored by both experiments and quantum chemical calculations, revealing a radical chain with HAA process.

Selective oxidative intermolecular carbosulphenylation of aryl alkenes with thiols and nucleophiles via a 1,2-dithioethane intermediate.

A periodate lithium-oxidized difunctionalisation of aryl alkenes with thiols and electron-rich aromatics was achieved, selectively affording more than thirty carbosulphenylated products. Both experiments and quantum chemical calculations demonstrated the radical-polar nature of the processes, and that 1,2-dithioethane and thiiranium ions might play the role of intermediates.

Methionine biosynthesis pathway genes affect curdlan biosynthesis of Agrobacterium sp. CGMCC 11546 via energy regeneration.

Curdlan is a water-insoluble exopolysaccharide produced by Agrobacterium species under nitrogen starvation. The curdlan production in the ΔmdeA, ΔmetA, ΔmetH, and ΔmetZ mutants of methionine biosynthesis pathway of Agrobacterium sp. CGMCC 11546 were significantly impaired. Fermentation profiles of four mutants showed that the consumption of ammonia and sucrose was impaired. Transcriptome analysis of the ΔmetH and ΔmetZ mutants showed that numerous differentially expressed genes involved in the electron transfer chain (ETC) were significantly down-regulated, suggesting that methionine biosynthesis pathway affected the production of energy ATP during the curdlan biosynthesis. Furthermore, metabolomics analysis of the ΔmetH and ΔmetZ mutants showed that ADP and FAD were significantly accumulated, while acetyl-CoA was diminished, suggesting that the impaired curdlan production in the ΔmetH and ΔmetZ mutants might be caused by the insufficient supply of energy ATP. Finally, the addition of both dibasic sodium succinate as a substrate of FAD recycling and methionine significantly restored the curdlan production of four mutants. In conclusion, methionine biosynthesis pathway plays an important role in curdlan biosynthesis in Agrobacterium sp. CGMCC 11546, which affected the sufficient supply of energy ATP from the ETC during the curdlan biosynthesis.

Characterization and rheological properties analysis of the succinoglycan produced by a high-yield mutant of Rhizobium radiobacter ATCC 19358.

Succinoglycan is an industrially important exopolysaccharide biosynthesized by bacteria. In this study, mutant strain 18052 N-11 was obtained from the wild type strain Rhizobium radiobacter ATCC 19358 by NTG mutagenesis. It has a high yield succinoglycan of 32.5 g/L cultured in a 15 L-fementer for 72 h. Succinoglycan SG-A from the wild type strain has two components, and the molecular weights were 1.55 × 107 Da and 1.26 × 106 Da, respectively. While, succinoglycan SG-N from the mutant strain was a homogeneous polysaccharide, and the molecular weight was 1.01 × 107 Da. The molecular weight of both succinoglycan was higher than those reported in literatures. DSC thermogram of SG-A showed a higher endothermic peak than that of SG-N due to the higher crystallinity of SG-A. The dynamic frequency sweep test of SG-A and SG-N showed that the elastic modulus G' and viscosity modulus G" curves intersected at 65 °C, indicating the thermally induced order-disorder conformation. The results of effect of concentrations (2.5-15%) and temperatures (25-75 °C) on apparent viscosity of SG-A and SG-N showed that the succinoglycan solutions exhibited non-Newtonian, shear-thinning behavior. Both SG-A and SG-N showed an excellent emulsification activity. The characterizations and rheological properties make SG-A and SG-N prominent candidates in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and petroleum industries.

Unexpected domino reaction via Pd-catalyzed Sonogashira coupling of benzimidoyl chlorides with 1,6-enynes and cyclization to synthesize quinoline derivatives.

A domino reaction via palladium-catalyzed Sonogashira coupling of benzimidoyl chlorides with 1,6-enynes and then cyclization to form quinoline derivatives has been developed. The reaction conditions and the scope of the process are examined, and a plausible mechanism is proposed. The procedure is simple, rapid, and general, and the substrates are readily available.

Synthesis of 3-benzylidenetetrahydrofurans: Tf2O-catalyzed hydroxylation/cyclization of cyclopropanemethanols with DMSO.

A formal hydroxylation/cyclization of cyclopropanemethanols with DMSO is described, which involves isomerization and cyclization under Tf2O catalysis. This reaction undergoes ring-opening of the cyclopropane moiety to generate homoallylic alcohols, which react with DMSO to produce 3-benzylidenetetrahydrofurans. With various substituted groups on cyclopropanemethanols the reactions proceed smoothly and the desired 3-benzylidenetetrahydrofurans are obtained in moderate to good yields.

Glutamine synthetase gene glnA plays a vital role in curdlan biosynthesis of Agrobacterium sp. CGMCC 11546.

Curdlan is a neutral linear exopolysaccharide produced by Agrobacterium spp. under nitrogen-limiting conditions. In this study, we explored the role of glnA in curdlan biosynthesis in Agrobacterium sp. CGMCC 11546. The curdlan production of the ΔglnA strain was impaired, decreasing by 93% compared with that of the wild-type strain after 96 h fermentation. Analysis of fermentation profiles revealed that cell growth and utilization of carbon and nitrogen sources were impaired in the ΔglnA strain. Transcriptome analysis indicated that various of genes involved in curdlan biosynthesis were downregulated after 24 h fermentation in the ΔglnA strain, particularly genes involved in heme synthesis and the electron transport chain, which are essential for energy generation. Metabolomics analysis revealed flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) accumulation in the ΔglnA strain, suggesting insufficient energy supply. Furthermore, glnA overexpression led to an 18% increase in the curdlan yield of the ΔglnA mutant compared with that of the wild-type strain after 96 h fermentation. Taken together, the findings demonstrate that glnA plays a vital role in curdlan biosynthesis by supplying ATP via regulating the expression of genes involved in heme synthesis and the electron transport chain.

Synthesis of isoquinoline derivatives via Ag-catalyzed cyclization of 2-alkynyl benzyl azides.

Ag-catalyzed cyclization of 2-alkynyl benzyl azides offers a novel and efficient method for the synthesis of substituted isoquinoline. The reaction proceeds smoothly in moderate to good yields and tolerates considerable functional groups. The reaction conditions and the scope of the process are examined, and a plausible mechanism is proposed.

Palladium-NHC-Catalyzed Allylic Alkylation of Pronucleophiles with Alkynes.

The palladium-N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC)-catalyzed allylic alkylation of various pronucleophiles with alkynes has been accomplished under mild conditions. The protocol exhibits broad functional group compatibility and high atom economy. Moreover, the catalytic process avoids the use of external oxidants and acid as additives.

Cu-Catalyzed Tandem Aerobic Oxidative Cyclization for the Synthesis of 3,3'-Bipyrroles from the Homopropargylic Amines.

A Cu-catalyzed method for the synthesis of 3,3'-bipyrroles from homopropargylic amines through tandem aerobic oxidative cyclization involving the formation of C-C bond has been developed. The features of this reaction are a small number of Cu catalysis and simple starting substrates. Moreover, this procedure exhibits good functional group tolerance and a series of 3,3'-bipyrroles derivatives are obtained in moderate to good yields.

I2-catalyzed synthesis of substituted imidazoles from vinyl azides and benzylamines.

A novel and efficient I2-catalyzed oxidative tandem cyclization of simple vinyl azides and benzylamines has been developed for the synthesis of substituted imidazoles. In this reaction, various substituted groups on vinyl azides and benzylamines proceed smoothly and the desired imidazoles are obtained in moderate to good yields.

Palladium-copper-cocatalyzed intramolecular oxidative coupling: an efficient and atom-economical strategy for the synthesis of 3-acylindoles.

A new and efficient catalytic approach to the synthesis of 3-acylindoles under Pd-Cu-cocatalyzed oxidative conditions is demonstrated. tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) acts not only as the oxidant, but also as an oxygen source in the approach. The process allows quick and atom-economical assembly of 3-acylindoles from readily available starting materials and tolerates a broad range of functional groups.

Novel carbon-carbon bond formation from propargylic alcohols and olefin toward five-membered heterocyclic rings catalyzed by AgSbF6.

A mild and direct process for C-C bond formation from propargylic alcohols and olefin has been developed in the presence of a silver catalyst. In this reaction, trace amounts of water were necessary and allene alcohols 2 and 1,3-dienes 3 were obtained selectively.