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Int J Food Microbiol ; 414: 110574, 2024 Apr 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38325259

RESUMEN

The proliferation of antimicrobial-resistant microbes and resistance genes in various foods poses a serious hazard to public health. The plasmid-mediated tigecycline resistance gene tet(X4) has been detected in Enterobacterales from various niches but has not yet been reported in eggs. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and characteristics of tigecycline-resistant strains from retail eggs. A total of 144 eggs were purchased from farmers' markets in Guangdong province, China, and eggshell (n = 144) and egg content (n = 96) samples were used to screen for tigecycline-resistant strains. Eight Escherichia coli strains (two ST195, one ST48, ST8165, ST752, ST93, ST189, and ST224) and one Klebsiella pneumoniae strain (ST252) recovered from eight (5.56 %, 8/144) egg samples (eggshells, n = 6; egg content, n = 2) were positive for tet(X4). Notably, the two E. coli ST195 strains were closely (15-54 SNPs) related to all the tet(X4)-positive E. coli ST195 from various origins (food animals, foods, migratory birds, human, and environment) deposited in GenBank. The E. coli ST224 showed a close phylogenetic relationship (9-12 SNPs) with two tet(X4)-positive E. coli strains from chicken feces and retail chicken in Guangdong province. The hybrid plasmid IncFIA(HI1)-HI1A-HI1B(R27) constitutes the predominant tet(X4) vector both herein (7/9, 77.78 %) and in the GenBank database (32/160, 20 %). The tet(X4)-positive IncFIA(HI1)-HI1A-HI1B(R27) plasmids, sharing highly similar structures, have been widely disseminated across China. However, the IncFIA(HI1)-HI1A-HI1B(R27) plasmids exhibit poor stability and low conjugation frequency. The contamination of tet(X4)-positive bacteria internally and externally in retail eggs poses a prospective food safety threat. More attention should be paid to the spread of the tet(X4) gene via epidemic clone E. coli ST195 and the plasmid IncFIA(HI1)-HI1A-HI1B(R27).


Asunto(s)
Huevos , Escherichia coli , Animales , Humanos , Escherichia coli/genética , Filogenia , Tigeciclina , Pollos , Plásmidos/genética , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
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Food Res Int ; 178: 113952, 2024 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38309872

RESUMEN

The spread of antimicrobial-resistant microbes and genes in various foods poses a significant threat to public health. Of particular global concern is the plasmid-mediated tigecycline resistance gene tet(X4), which, while identified in various sources, has not hitherto been reported in aquatic products. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and characterization of tigecycline-resistant strains from aquatic products. A total of 73 nonrepetitive seafood samples were purchased from 26 farmers' markets to detect tigecycline-resistant strains. Of these, nine Escherichia coli strains (comprising two ST58, one ST195, ST10, ST48, ST88, ST877, ST1244, ST14462) and one Citrobacter meridianamericanus, recovered from nine (12.33 %, 9/73) seafood samples (fish, n = 7; shrimp, clam and crab, n = 1 respectively), were positive for the tet(X4). Notably, phylogenetic analysis showed that E. coli ST195, a common ST carrying tet(X4), has a close phylogenetic relationship (23∼48 SNPs) with 32 tet(X4)-harboring E. coli ST195 isolates (isolated from pigs, animal foods, vegetable, and humans) deposited in NCBI database. Additionally, E. coli ST58 was closely (2 SNPs) related to one tet(X4)-positive E. coli strain from retail vegetables documented in the NCBI database. Whole genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis revealed that tet(X4) genes were located on IncX1 (7 E. coli) or hybrid plasmid IncFIA(HI1)/IncHI1B(R27)/IncHI1A (2 E.coli and one C. meridianamericanus). These plasmids displayed high homology with those of plasmids from other sources deposited in GenBank database. These findings underscore the role of epidemic clones and plasmids in driving the dissemination of tet(X4) gene within Enterobacterales of aquatic products origin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of tet(X4)-positive Enterobacterales from aquatic products. The pervasive propagation of tet(X4) gene facilitated by epidemic plasmids and clones across food animals, food products, humans, and the environment presents a serious threat to public health.


Asunto(s)
Escherichia coli , Alimentos Marinos , Humanos , Animales , Porcinos , Escherichia coli/genética , Filogenia , Tigeciclina/farmacología , Plásmidos/genética
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J Nanobiotechnology ; 22(1): 39, 2024 Jan 26.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38279115

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: The design of DNA materials with specific nanostructures for biomedical tissue engineering applications remains a challenge. High-dimensional DNA nanomaterials are difficult to prepare and are unstable; moreover, their synthesis relies on heavy metal ions. Herein, we developed a bimodal DNA self-origami material with good biocompatibility and differing functions using a simple synthesis method. We simulated and characterized this material using a combination of oxDNA, freeze-fracture electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Subsequently, we optimized the synthesis procedure to fix the morphology of this material. RESULTS: Using molecular dynamics simulation, we found that the bimodal DNA self-origami material exhibited properties of spontaneous stretching and curling and could be fixed in a single morphology via synthesis control. The application of different functional nucleic acids enabled the achievement of various biological functions, and the performance of functional nucleic acids was significantly enhanced in the material. Consequently, leveraging the various functional nucleic acids enhanced by this material will facilitate the attainment of diverse biological functions. CONCLUSION: The developed design can comprehensively reveal the morphology and dynamics of DNA materials. We thus report a novel strategy for the construction of high-dimensional DNA materials and the application of functional nucleic acid-enhancing materials.


Asunto(s)
Nanoestructuras , Ácidos Nucleicos , Conformación de Ácido Nucleico , ADN/química , Nanoestructuras/química , Microscopía de Fuerza Atómica , Nanotecnología/métodos
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Front Microbiol ; 14: 1281838, 2023.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38075903

RESUMEN

The New Delhi Metallo-ß-lactamase (NDM) producing Enterobacterales has been detected from diverse sources but has rarely been reported in retail eggs. In this study, 144 eggshell and 96 egg content samples were collected in 2022 from Guangdong province and were screened for NDM-producing strains. Four Escherichia coli strains (ST3014, ST10, ST1485, and ST14747) recovered from two (1.39%, 2 of 144) eggshells and two (2.08%, 2 of 96) egg content samples were identified as blaNDM-5-positive strains. Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencing and conjugation assays revealed that the blaNDM-5 gene was carried by IncX3 (n = 1), IncI1 (n = 1), and IncHI2 (n = 2). The IncI1-plasmid-carrying blaNDM-5 displayed high homology with one plasmid pEC6563-NDM5 from the human clinic, while the IncHI2 plasmid harboring blaNDM-5 shared highly similar structures with plasmids of animal origin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the identification of blaNDM-5-positive bacteria in retail eggs. NDM-producing E. coli could be transmitted to humans by the consumption of eggs or direct contact, which could pose a potential threat to human health.

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Food Funct ; 14(18): 8575-8585, 2023 Sep 19.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37664957

RESUMEN

Water pollution causes the propagation of pathogenic microorganisms, which poses a serious threat to human life. Escherichia coli O157:H7, as a representative organism that can directly exhibit molecular response to stress, was selected as the indicator bacteria for the study. Tandem mass tag (TMT) quantitative proteomics and non-targeted metabolomics were used to study the response of Escherichia coli O157:H7 to Aronia melanocarpa anthocyanin (AMA) treatment. The results showed that 628 proteins and 1338 metabolites changed significantly after treatment with AMAs. According to bioinformatics analysis, integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and metabolites participate in pyruvate metabolism, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism and the pentose phosphate pathway. This study preliminarily proposed the inhibition mechanism of AMAs on Escherichia coli O157:H7 from the perspective of multi-omics, providing a theoretical basis for the application of natural preservatives in fresh cut vegetables.


Asunto(s)
Escherichia coli O157 , Photinia , Humanos , Multiómica , Antocianinas/farmacología , Metabolómica
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ACS Biomater Sci Eng ; 9(10): 5653-5665, 2023 Oct 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37736672

RESUMEN

Tear protein deposition and bacterial adhesion are the main drawbacks of the hydrogel contact lens. In this study, we developed a novel superhydrophilic poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (NSCC-pHEMA) hydrogel with nanosilica covalent coating by the combination of colloidal silica immersion and dehydration treatment. The infrared spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analyses confirmed the successful formation of Si-O covalent bonding between nanosilica and pHEMA hydrogel. This coating was highly stable against powerful sonication or long-term shaking immersion treatment. Among various NSCC-pHEMA hydrogels with different colloidal silica concentrations, the 7%NSCC-pHEMA hydrogel generated a superhydrophilic micro wrinkle surface with a root-mean-square roughness of 43.10 nm, which dramatically reduced the deposition of lysozyme and bovine serum albumin by 65% and 57%, respectively, and decreased the adhesion of S. aureus and E. coli by 59% and 66%, respectively, in comparison to the pHEMA hydrogel. However, the nanosilica coating had little effect on the mechanical properties, light transmittance, oxygen permeability, and equilibrium water content of the pHEMA hydrogel. NSCC-pHEMA hydrogels were nontoxic to both mouse fibroblasts (L929) and human immortalized keratinocytes (HaCaT). Thus, the superhydrophilic NSCC-pHEMA hydrogel is a potential contact lens material for resisting tear protein deposition and bacterial adhesion.

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J Nanobiotechnology ; 21(1): 269, 2023 Aug 14.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37574546

RESUMEN

Successful biomaterial implantation requires appropriate immune responses. Macrophages are key mediators involved in this process. Currently, exploitation of the intrinsic properties of biomaterials to modulate macrophages and immune responses is appealing. In this study, we prepared hydrophilic nanofibers with an aligned topography by incorporating polyethylene glycol and polycaprolactone using axial electrospinning. We investigated the effect of the nanofibers on macrophage behavior and the underlying mechanisms. With the increase of hydrophilicity of aligned nanofibers, the inflammatory gene expression of macrophages adhering to them was downregulated, and M2 polarization was induced. We further presented clear evidence that the inflammasome NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3) was the cellular sensor by which macrophages sense the biomaterials, and it acted as a regulator of the macrophage-mediated response to foreign bodies and implant integration. In vivo, we showed that the fibers shaped the implant-related immune microenvironment and ameliorated peritendinous adhesions. In conclusion, our study demonstrated that hydrophilic aligned nanofibers exhibited better biocompatibility and immunological properties.


Asunto(s)
Inflamasomas , Nanofibras , Inflamasomas/metabolismo , Proteína con Dominio Pirina 3 de la Familia NLR/metabolismo , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Materiales Biocompatibles/farmacología , Materiales Biocompatibles/metabolismo , Interacciones Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas
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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; 10(27): e2207715, 2023 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37518822

RESUMEN

The microenvironment and stem cell fate guidance of post-traumatic articular cartilage regeneration is primarily the focus of cartilage tissue engineering. In articular cartilage, stem cells are characterized by overlapping lineages and uneven effectiveness. Within the first 12 weeks after trauma, the articular inflammatory microenvironment (AIME) plays a decisive role in determining the fate of stem cells and cartilage. The development of fibrocartilage and osteophyte hyperplasia is an adverse outcome of chronic inflammation, which results from an imbalance in the AIME during the cartilage tissue repair process. In this review, the sources for the different types of stem cells and their fate are summarized. The main pathophysiological events that occur within the AIME as well as their protagonists are also discussed. Additionally, regulatory strategies that may guide the fate of stem cells within the AIME are proposed. Finally, strategies that provide insight into AIME pathophysiology are discussed and the design of new materials that match the post-traumatic progress of AIME pathophysiology in a spatial and temporal manner is guided. Thus, by regulating an appropriately modified inflammatory microenvironment, efficient stem cell-mediated tissue repair may be achieved.


Asunto(s)
Artritis , Cartílago Articular , Humanos , Regeneración/fisiología , Ingeniería de Tejidos/métodos , Células Madre , Cartílago Articular/lesiones , Cartílago Articular/fisiología , Cicatrización de Heridas
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J Mater Chem B ; 11(25): 5856-5869, 2023 06 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37291978

RESUMEN

Intracellular calcium ions (Ca2+) influence the proliferation-apoptosis balance, and lactic acidosis is an innate feature of a malignant tumor. In this study, a calcium hydroxide/oleic acid/phospholipid nanoparticle [CUR-Ca(OH)2-OA/PL NP] with lipase/pH dual responsive delivery of Ca2+ and curcumin (CUR) was developed for inducing cancer cell apoptosis by a combination of intracellular calcium overload and lactic acidosis elimination. The nanoparticle showed a core-shell structure with some good performance, including an adequate nano-size, negative charge, good blood circulation stability, and non-hemolysis. MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells exhibited a higher lipase activity than A549 human lung adenocarcinoma cells and L929 mouse fibroblasts by fluorescence analysis. CUR-Ca(OH)2-OA/PL NPs were highly internalized by MDA-MB-231 cells, intracellularly released CUR and Ca2+, triggered the activation of caspase 3 and caspase 9, and caused apoptosis by intracellular calcium overload via a mitochondrial-mediated pathway. Lactic acid of 20 mM inhibited the apoptosis of MDA-MB-231 cells depending on the glucose insufficiency level, but this inhibition could be eliminated by CUR-Ca(OH)2-OA/PL NPs, leading to nearly complete apoptosis. Herein, CUR-Ca(OH)2-OA/PL NPs are a potential killer of cancer cells with high lipase activity by a combination of intracellular calcium overload and lactic acidosis elimination.


Asunto(s)
Acidosis Láctica , Curcumina , Nanopartículas , Neoplasias , Ratones , Animales , Humanos , Calcio/metabolismo , Hidróxido de Calcio , Ácido Oléico , Fosfolípidos , Curcumina/química , Apoptosis , Nanopartículas/química
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Biomater Sci ; 11(8): 2759-2774, 2023 Apr 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36810435

RESUMEN

Meniscus injury has a limited ability to heal itself and often results in the progression to osteoarthritis. After a meniscus injury, there is an obvious acute or chronic inflammatory response in the articular cavity, which is not conducive to tissue regeneration. M2 macrophages are involved in tissue repair and remodeling. Regenerative medicine strategies for tissue regeneration by enhancing the phenotypic ratio of M2 : M1 macrophages have been demonstrated in a variety of tissues. However, there are no relevant reports in the field of meniscus tissue regeneration. In this study, we confirmed that sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate (STS) could transform macrophages from M1 to M2 polarization. STS protects meniscal fibrochondrocytes (MFCs) against the effects of macrophage conditioned medium (CM). Moreover, STS attenuates interleukin (IL)-1ß-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation in MFCs, possibly by inhibiting the interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4)/TNFR-associated factor 6 (TRAF6)/nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. An STS loaded polycaprolactone (PCL)-meniscus extracellular matrix (MECM) based hydrogel hybrid scaffold was fabricated. PCL provides mechanical support, the MECM based hydrogel provides a microenvironment conducive to cell proliferation and differentiation, and STS is used to drive M2 polarization and protect MFCs against the effects of inflammatory stimuli, thus providing an immune microenvironment conducive to regeneration. The results of subcutaneous implantation in vivo showed that hybrid scaffolds could induce M2 polarization in the early stage. In addition, the hybrid scaffolds seeded with MFCs could achieve good meniscus regeneration and chondroprotective effects in rabbits.


Asunto(s)
Hidrogeles , Menisco , Animales , Conejos , Hidrogeles/metabolismo , Macrófagos , Inflamación/metabolismo , Fenotipo
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Food Chem ; 404(Pt A): 134602, 2023 Mar 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36444020

RESUMEN

Although mannoprotein (MP) is known to increase the stability of anthocyanins, the MP-anthocyanin interactions and structural changes induced by the same remain underexplored. To bridge this gap, this work examined the complexation of cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) by MP and probed its effect on C3G properties. As a result, this complexation was shown to induce the static fluorescence quenching of MP and increase the thermal stability and antioxidant activity of C3G while decreasing its susceptibility to ascorbic acid, sucrose, and Fe3+-induced degradation and increasing its bioavailability during simulated in vitro digestion. Hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interactions were identified as the main complexation drivers and were demonstrated to change the self-aggregation behavior of both compounds and favor the formation of a cross-linked structure. Thus, our results show that MP addition is an efficient anthocyanin protection method and provide a theoretical basis for the utilization of MP and C3G.


Asunto(s)
Antocianinas , Ácido Ascórbico , Digestión
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Biomaterials ; 291: 121888, 2022 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36403324

RESUMEN

Inferior healing and peritendinous adhesions are the major clinical problems following Achilles tendon injury, leading to impaired motor function and an increased risk of re-rupture. These complications are presumed to be inextricably linked to inflammation and fibroscar formation. Here, microRNA29a is identified as a promising therapeutic target for tendon injury through the cross-regulation of the immune response and matrix remodeling. MiR29a-LNPs were successfully prepared by microfluidic technology. They are then loaded into the core-shell nanofibers to achieve local delivery in the injured tendon, where the shell layer is composed of PELA for anti-adhesion. Our studies reveal that miR29a regulates collagen synthesis and NF-κB activation in tenocytes, and promotes macrophage polarization by inhibiting the inflammasome pathway. In vivo studies of the Achilles tendon-rupture model indicate the best repair in the miR29a group, as evidenced by superior collagen composition and alignment, higher mechanical strength, and better functional recovery. In conclusion, a functionalized anti-adhesive membrane that promotes nascent tendon matrix remodeling and improves the regenerative immune microenvironment is developed for the treatment of tendon injury.


Asunto(s)
Nanofibras , Traumatismos de los Tendones , Humanos , Tendones , Traumatismos de los Tendones/terapia , Inmunidad
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Opt Express ; 30(22): 39996-40008, 2022 Oct 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36298940

RESUMEN

Multifunctional electrodes possess superior properties such as high photoelectric properties and high stability. Laser manufacturing process is one of the widely used method for electrode fabrication. However, the current multifunctional electrode laser manufacturing process suffers from low fabrication speed. Here, we report a high-efficiency laser digital patterning process to fabricate copper-based flexible transparent conducting electrodes. By using a spatially modulated, one single laser spot is modulated into an array of spots with equal intensity, and the fabrication speed can be improved by more than 20 times over the traditional single pulse processing. In addition, copper mesh electrodes with a high photoelectric property have been fabricated. A transparent touch screen panel and multifunctional windows are fabricated with transparent electrodes to demonstrate their use in vehicle defogging, portable heating, and wearable devices.

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Curr Res Food Sci ; 5: 1559-1569, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36147549

RESUMEN

Aronia melanocarpa anthocyanins (AMAs), as a natural plant extract, can control pathogens and are attracting increasing attention. However, at the proteomic level, the antibacterial mechanism of AMAs against Escherichia coli O157: H7 remains unclear. In this study, the tandem mass tag (TMT) quantitative proteomics was used to elucidate the potential antibacterial mechanisms of AMAs against E. coli O157: H7 cells. Ultrastructural observation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels detection showed that AMAs destroyed the integrity of E. coli O157: H7 cell membrane, led to the aggregation of contents and caused the increase of intracellular ROS level. TMT-based proteomic analysis suggested that AMAs can enter cells through mechanosensitive channels and inhibit the activity of heat shock proteins; disturb the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids in cells. The results of this study provide a reference for the further development of plant-derived antimicrobial agents.

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Ultrason Sonochem ; 89: 106102, 2022 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36030674

RESUMEN

A time-saving, efficient, and environmentally friendly ultrasonic-microwave-assisted natural deep eutectic solvent (UMAE-NADES) extraction method was developed for the extraction of anthocyanins from Aronia melanocarpa. Eight different natural eutectic solvents were screened initially, and choline chloride-glycerol was selected as the extraction solvent. The extraction conditions were optimized using the response surface methodology, and the extraction rate of anthocyanins was higher than those achieved using the traditional ethanol method, natural deep eutectic solvent extraction method, and ultrasonic-microwave-assisted ethanol method. Six anthocyanins, including cyanidin-3-O-galactoside, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside, cyanidin-3-O-xyloside, cyanidin-3,5-O-dihexoside, and the dimer of cyanidin-hexoside were identified and extracted at a purity of 448.873 mg/g using high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS). The compounds extracted using UMAE-NADES had higher antioxidant capacities than those extracted by the other three methods. The UMAE-NADES demonstrated significant efficiency toward the extraction of bioactive substances and has potential utility in the food and pharmaceutical industries.


Asunto(s)
Photinia , Antocianinas/análisis , Antioxidantes/farmacología , Colina , Disolventes Eutécticos Profundos , Etanol , Galactósidos , Glucósidos , Glicerol , Microondas , Photinia/química , Extractos Vegetales/química , Solventes/química , Ultrasonido
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J Agric Food Chem ; 70(26): 8032-8042, 2022 Jul 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35729077

RESUMEN

Aronia melanocarpa anthocyanins (AMAs), as natural plant extracts, can control pathogens and are attracting increasing attention. In this study, a tandem mass tag (TMT) quantitative proteomics method combined with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) was used to explore the antibacterial mechanism of AMAs against Escherichia coli at the protein level. The results showed that 1739 proteins were identified in E. coli treated with AMAs, of which 628 were altered, including 262 downregulated proteins and 366 upregulated proteins. Bioinformatics analysis showed that these differentially expressed proteins have different molecular functions and participate in different molecular pathways. AMAs can affect E. coli protein biosynthesis, DNA replication and repair, oxidative stress response, peptidoglycan biosynthesis, and homeostasis. These pathways induce morphological changes and cell death. The results of this study help understand the molecular mechanism of the inhibitory effect of AMAs on food-borne pathogens and provide a reference for further development of plant-derived antimicrobial agents.


Asunto(s)
Escherichia coli O157 , Photinia , Antocianinas/metabolismo , Antocianinas/farmacología , Antibacterianos/metabolismo , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Escherichia coli O157/genética , Proteínas/metabolismo , Proteómica/métodos
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Food Funct ; 13(8): 4384-4398, 2022 Apr 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35297441

RESUMEN

This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of cyanidin-3-glucoside (C3G) and blueberry pectin (BP) complexes on mice with dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis before and after high hydrostatic pressure (HHP) treatment. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting, and 16S rDNA sequencing were used to study the expression of inflammation-related factors, activation of signal pathway-related proteins, and changes in the intestinal flora in ulcerative colitis (UC) mice. The results showed that HHP-treated C3G-BP complexes significantly relieved diarrhea and blood loss in the stool of UC mice and alleviated colon shortening. The potential mechanism of action involved reduction in intestinal oxidative stress mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory factors, improvement in anti-inflammatory factor levels, inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway, increased protein levels of Bcl-2/Bax and caspase-3/cleaved caspase-3 genes, and improved gut microbiota composition. Compared with other experimental groups, the HHP-treated C3G-BP complexes group exhibited the best anti-inflammatory effect on DSS-induced UC mice. The results may provide new ideas for using C3G-BP complexes for treating UC and help develop better processing methods.


Asunto(s)
Arándanos Azules (Planta) , Colitis Ulcerosa , Microbioma Gastrointestinal , Animales , Antocianinas , Antiinflamatorios/uso terapéutico , Caspasa 3/metabolismo , Colitis Ulcerosa/inducido químicamente , Colitis Ulcerosa/tratamiento farmacológico , Colitis Ulcerosa/metabolismo , Colon/metabolismo , Sulfato de Dextran/efectos adversos , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Presión Hidrostática , Ratones , Pectinas/metabolismo , Sulfatos
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 14(4): 5298-5307, 2022 Feb 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35044150

RESUMEN

Li metal anodes (LMAs) are promising candidates for the anodes of high-energy-density batteries due to their lower reduction potential and high specific capacity. Unfortunately, LMAs usually suffer from uncontrollable Li plating and insecure solid electrolyte interphase layers, especially when used in conjunction with carbonate-based electrolytes. Herein, we proposed using metal alkoxides of titanium butyrate to react with hydroxyl groups on Li metal. A composite protective layer containing TiO2 and ROLi was generated to modify Li (designated as treated Li), leading to dendrite-free LMAs and achieving significantly enhanced cycling stability. Notably, symmetric cells using treated Li electrodes can deliver over 1500 h of stable cycling under a current density of 2 mA cm-2 in an ether-based electrolyte. Moreover, under extreme conditions of 5 mA cm-2 using a carbonate-based electrolyte, symmetric cells employing a treated Li electrode demonstrated stable cycling for over 80 h, as compared to the fluctuating voltage seen after only 10 h of cycling when using a bare Li electrode. Furthermore, full cells using a treated Li anode coupled with a high loading of LiCoO2 cathode (≈15 mg cm-2) displayed excellent cycling stability at 0.2 C over 150 cycles with a high capacity retention of 98.1% and an enhanced average Coulombic efficiency above 99.6%. By comparison, full cells using the bare Li anode drop to 125.4 mA h g-1 with a capacity retention of just 83.3%. The treated Li exhibited superior rate performance and delivered 132.7 mA h g-1 even at 5 C. This strategy provided a facile and effective option for the construction of advanced LMAs.

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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 13(46): 55700-55711, 2021 Nov 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34752083

RESUMEN

Currently, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are assembled with polar electrolytes; thus, resulting SEI layers are dominated with organics. Herein, a low-polarity electrolyte is formulated with a low-polarity solvent (tetraethyl silicate, TEOS) and a non-polar inert shielding co-solvent (cyclohexane, CYH); solvation behaviors of lithium salt are investigated. The use of such a low-polarity solvent is found to improve the fraction of anions in the solvation sheath of Li+, and the presence of the non-polar co-solvent further shields the reductive decomposition of the solvent on the anode. The resulting SEI layer is relatively rich in LiF and has a 3D cross-linked Si-O network as a skeleton from the decomposition of TEOS molecules, which is more robust to tolerate the damage from the volume expansion of silicon. A Si-nanoparticle-based anode in such a low-polarity electrolyte delivers a capacity as high as 1491 mAh g-1 after 200 cycles, outperforming those in the commercial polar electrolytes.

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