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Wu Y, Zheng H, Zheng T, Jiang J, Xu Y, Jia F, He K, Yang Y. Quantitative Changes and Transformation Mechanisms of Saponin Components in Chinese Herbal Medicines during Storage and Processing: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:4486. [PMID: 39339481 PMCID: PMC11434432 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2024] [Revised: 09/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Saponins are an important class of active components in Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), which are present in large quantities in Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma, Polygonati Rhizoma, etc., and have immune regulation, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-cardiovascular disease, and hypoglycemic activities. Storage and processing are essential processes in the production process of CHMs which affect the stability of saponin components and then reduce the medicinal and economic value. Therefore, it is of great importance to investigate the effects of storage and processing conditions on the content of saponin components in CHMs. In this paper, the effects of various storage and processing factors, including temperature, pH, enzymes, meta lions, extraction methods, etc., on the saponin content of CHMs are investigated and the underlying mechanisms for the quantitative changes of saponin are summarized. These findings may provide technical guidance for the production and processing of saponin-rich CHMs.
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- Yuhang Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410000, China
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Bao Y, Guo N, Hu X, Di B, Liu Y, Sun H. Chemical Derivatization and Paper Spray Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Fast Screening of Retinoic Acid in Cosmetics. Molecules 2024; 29:4491. [PMID: 39339486 PMCID: PMC11434060 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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As a prescription drug, retinoic acid is listed as a banned cosmetic additive in the EU and China regulations. Currently, spectrophotometric methods, including thin-layer chromatography (TLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and HPLC-MS/MS, are commonly used for the determination of retinoic acid. As these conventional methods require complex pretreatment and are time-consuming, chemical derivatization combined with paper spray ionization mass spectrometry was developed for the fast detection of retinoic acid in cosmetics. N,N-dimethylpiperazine iodide (DMPI) was utilized as a derivatization reagent. Carboxylic acid in retinoic acid was derivatized to carry a positive charge and was subjected to mass spectrometry analysis. Results showed that compared with non-derivatized compounds, the detection limit was increased by about 50 times. The linearity in the range of 0.005-1 μg·mL-1 was good. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.0013 μg·mL-1, and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0.0043 μg·mL-1. The recoveries of spiked samples were in the range of 95-105%, and the RSDs were below 5%. Derivatization and paper spray ionization MS render a quick, sensitive, and accurate method for the detection of retinoic acid in a complex matrix.
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- Yuzhang Bao
- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China; (Y.B.); (N.G.); (X.H.)
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China; (Y.B.); (N.G.); (X.H.)
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China; (Y.B.); (N.G.); (X.H.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211100, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China; (Y.B.); (N.G.); (X.H.)
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102629, China; (Y.B.); (N.G.); (X.H.)
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Almeida CF, Palmeira A, Valente MJ, Correia-da-Silva G, Vinggaard AM, Sousa ME, Teixeira N, Amaral C. Molecular Targets of Minor Cannabinoids in Breast Cancer: In Silico and In Vitro Studies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1245. [PMID: 39338407 PMCID: PMC11434916 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer therapy has been facing remarkable changes. Classic treatments are now combined with other therapies to improve efficacy and surpass resistance. Indeed, the emergence of resistance demands the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Due to key estrogen signaling, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer treatment has always been focused on aromatase inhibition and ER modulation. Lately, the effects of phytocannabinoids, mainly Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have been evaluated in different cancers, including breast. However, Cannabis sativa contains more than 120 phytocannabinoids less researched and understood. METHODS Here, we evaluated, both in silico and in vitro, the ability of 129 phytocannabinoids to modulate important molecular targets in ER+ breast cancer: aromatase, ER, and androgen receptor (AR). RESULTS In silico results suggested that some cannabinoids may inhibit aromatase and act as ERα antagonists. Nine selected cannabinoids showed, in vitro, potential to act either as ER antagonists with inverse agonist properties, or as ER agonists. Moreover, these cannabinoids were considered as weak aromatase inhibitors and AR antagonists with inverse agonist action. CONCLUSIONS Overall, we present, for the first time, a comprehensive analysis of the actions of the phytocannabinoids in targets of ER+ breast tumors, pointing out their therapeutic potential in cancer and in other diseases.
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- Cristina Ferreira Almeida
- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (C.F.A.); (G.C.-d.-S.); (N.T.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB, Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.P.); (M.E.S.)
- CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Av. General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark; (M.J.V.); (A.M.V.)
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (C.F.A.); (G.C.-d.-S.); (N.T.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB, Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark; (M.J.V.); (A.M.V.)
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- Laboratory of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (A.P.); (M.E.S.)
- CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, Av. General Norton de Matos S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (C.F.A.); (G.C.-d.-S.); (N.T.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB, Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (C.F.A.); (G.C.-d.-S.); (N.T.)
- Associate Laboratory i4HB, Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Rua Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, n° 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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Święciło A, Januś E, Krzepiłko A, Skowrońska M. The effect of DMSO on Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast with different energy metabolism and antioxidant status. Sci Rep 2024; 14:21974. [PMID: 39304697 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-72400-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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We studied the effect of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) on the biochemical and physiological parameters of S. cerevisiae yeast cells with varied energy metabolism and antioxidant status. The wild-type cells of varied genetic backgrounds and their isogenic mutants with impaired antioxidant defences (Δsod mutants) or response to environmental stress (ESR) (Δmsn2, Δmsn4 and double Δmsn2msn4 mutants) were used. Short-term exposure to DMSO even at a wide range of concentrations (2-20%) had little effect on the metabolic activity of the yeast cells and the stability of their cell membranes, but induced free radicals production and clearly altered their proliferative activity. Cells of the Δsod1 mutant showed greater sensitivity to DMSO in these conditions. DMSO at concentrations from 4 to 10-14% (depending on the strain and genetic background) activated the ESR programme. The effects of long-term exposure to DMSO were mainly depended on the type of energy metabolism and antioxidant system efficiency. Yeast cells with reduced antioxidant system efficiency and/or aerobic respiration were more susceptible to the toxic effects of DMSO than cells with a wild-type phenotype and respiro-fermentative or fully fermentative metabolism. These studies suggest a key role of stress response programs in both the processes of cell adaptation to small doses of this xenobiotic and the processes related to its toxicity resulting from large doses or chronic exposure to DMSO.
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- Agata Święciło
- Department of Environmental Microbiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Leszczyńskiego 7, 20-069, Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Cattle Breeding and Genetic Resources Conservation, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 13, 20-950, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Human Nutrition, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Skromna 8, 20-704, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15, 20-950, Lublin, Poland
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Plebani M, Zaninotto M, Giannini S, Sella S, Fusaro M, Tripepi G, Gallieni M, Herrmann M, Cozzolino M. Vitamin D assay and supplementation: still debatable issues. Diagnosis (Berl) 2024:dx-2024-0147. [PMID: 39295160 DOI: 10.1515/dx-2024-0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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Over the last decades, in addition to the improvement of pathophysiological knowledge regarding the role and mechanisms of action of vitamin D, there has been a progressive advancement in analytical technologies for its measurement, as well as in methodological standardization. A significant number of scientific works, meta-analyses, and guidelines have been published on the importance of vitamin D and the need for supplementation in deficient individuals. However, it appears necessary to clarify the fundamental elements related to the measurement of vitamin D (both at the strictly analytical and post-analytical levels) and the scientific evidence related to the efficacy/safety of supplementation. In particular, there is a need to discuss current recommended levels for deficiency, insufficiency and possible toxicity in the light of evidence from standardization projects. Additionally, given the important interrelations between vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23), the analytical issues and clinical utility of these biomarkers will be discussed.
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- Mario Plebani
- University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- QI.LAB.MED, Spin-off of the University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Clinica Medica 1, Department of Medicine, -DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Clinica Medica 1, Department of Medicine, -DIMED, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC), Pisa, Italy
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- National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC), Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 'Luigi Sacco', University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Institute of Medical and Chemical Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Renal Division, Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Cubero-Leon E, Madsen CB, Scherf KA, Colgrave ML, Nørgaard JV, Anthoni M, Rizou K, Walker MJ, Sollid LM. Barley based gluten free beer - A blessing or an uncontrollable risk? Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 193:115019. [PMID: 39307344 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.115019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Recent reports have highlighted that beer labelled "gluten-free", crafted with enzymatic treatments to remove gluten, may contain polypeptides that could be immunotoxic to individuals with coeliac disease. As strict adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only way to manage this condition, accurate labelling is crucial to those with coeliac disease. This paper aims to discuss the presence, levels and immunogenicity of gluten peptides found in gluten-reduced barley beers. While advances have been made in the detection and quantification of gluten peptides in beer, there are still challenges to the interpretation of gluten measurements as well as to assess whether peptides are immunotoxic in vivo. To make progress, future efforts should involve a combination of in vivo toxicity assessment of the degraded proteins, development of standardised gluten-free production strategies to minimise variability in gluten fragment presence, guidance on how to control the outcome as well as to develop appropriate reference materials and calibrators.
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- National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany; Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Life Sciences, Professorship of Food Biopolymer Systems, Freising, Germany
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- Finnish Food Authority, Mustialankatu 3, 00790, Helsinki, Finland
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- General Chemical State Laboratory (GCSL), Athens, Greece
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- Institute for Global Food Security, The Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, BT9 5HN, Northern Ireland, UK
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- Norwegian Coeliac Disease Research Centre, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway and Department of Immunology, Oslo, University Hospital - Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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Pawłowski W, Caban M, Lewandowska U. Cancer Prevention and Treatment with Polyphenols: Type IV Collagenase-Mediated Mechanisms. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:3193. [PMID: 39335164 PMCID: PMC11430265 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16183193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Polyphenols are natural compounds found in many plants and their products. Their high structural diversity bestows upon them a range of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, proapoptotic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-metastatic properties, and a growing body of research indicates that a polyphenol-rich diet can inhibit cancer development in humans. Polyphenolic compounds may modulate the expression, secretion, or activity of compounds that play a significant role in carcinogenesis, including type IV collagenases, such as matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), by suppressing cellular signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B. These enzymes are responsible for the degradation of the extracellular matrix, thus promoting the progression of cancer. This review discusses the current state of knowledge concerning the anti-cancer activity of polyphenols, particularly curcumin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, genistein, and quercetin, with a specific focus on their anti-invasive and anti-metastatic potential, based on the most recent in vitro and in vivo studies. It appears that polyphenols may be valuable options for the chemoprevention and treatment of cancer via the inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9 and the suppression of signaling pathways regulating their expression and activity.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 5, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (W.P.); (M.C.)
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Kafashan A, Babaei A. Development and investigation of a polysaccharide ternary nanocomposite based on basil seed gum/graphene oxide/anthocyanin for intelligent food packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135537. [PMID: 39306180 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024]
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A new pH-sensitive intelligent packaging system was developed composed of extracted and purified basil seed gum (BG) containing aqueous malva sylvestris extract (MS) and varying amounts of synthesized graphene oxide (GO). In the following, the characteristics of prepared films including spectroscopic, physio-mechanical, thermogravimetry, fracture-surface morphology, anthocyanin release, and pH and TVB-N sensitivity, were investigated. Our results revealed that the addition of 0.5 wt % MS into the BG matrix induced pH sensitivity to the film and resulted in a visible color change from pH 2.0 to 14.0; however, it reduced the thermal and physio-mechanical properties. In this regard, the effective presence of the optimum concentration of GO (0.25 wt%) in enhancing the mechanical and thermal properties of the BG-MS films was shown. Moreover, inspecting the release kinetics demonstrated a controllable release for BG-MS-GO film compared to the BG-MS film in 48 h. Furthermore, the total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content and pH value were shown to be highly correlated with the color changes of the freshness indicator film during the storage of salmon fillets at 25 °C for 36 h. Therefore, it was shown that BG-MS-GO film can be used as a highly effective freshness/spoilage indicator of proteinic products.
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- Azade Kafashan
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran.
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Jiang B, Liu Q, Wang M, Yang M, Li F, Zhang L, Zhou J. Development of purity certified reference materials to establish metrological traceability for the measurement of nitroimidazoles in agricultural products. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024:10.1007/s00216-024-05530-3. [PMID: 39297935 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05530-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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It is of significant importance to public health that reliable monitoring of nitroimidazoles be conducted, while certified reference materials (CRMs) are essential for accurate and reliable detection. A project has been initiated with the objective of developing nitroimidazole purity CRMs to ensure that results from nationwide monitoring laboratories for nitroimidazoles in antibiotic residues can be compared and traced. The candidates were successively characterized in terms of their structure by means of infrared (IR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry (MS). The mass balance (MB) method and the quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance (qNMR) method were utilized to determine the purity of nitroimidazoles with remarkable accuracy. Furthermore, a methodical investigation was conducted on homogeneity, stability, and uncertainty. Six nitroimidazole purity CRMs, including tinidazole (GBW09252), secnidazole (GBW09286), ronidazole (GBW09288), metronidazole (GBW(E)090755), dimetridazole (GBW(E)090819), and ornidazole (GBW(E)090820), were finally manufactured following authorization from China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). By using these CRMs, it is possible to improve the traceability, accuracy, and comparability of nitroimidazole measurements in a range of agricultural products, protecting public health.
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- Bin Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Food Safety and Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-Products, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Trabik YA, Ayad MF, Mahmoud AM, Abdullatif HA, Michael AM. Eco-friendly electrochemical assay of oxytetracycline and flunixin in their veterinary injections and spiked milk samples. BMC Chem 2024; 18:179. [PMID: 39300585 PMCID: PMC11411790 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01282-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Two solid-contact electrochemical sensors were developed for detection of each of oxytetracycline HCl (OXY), and the co-formulated non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug flunixin meglumine (FLU) in veterinary formulations and animal-derived food products. The designed sensors were based on a glassy carbon electrode as the substrate material and high molecular weight polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymeric ion-sensing membranes doped with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to improve the potential stability and minimize signal drift. For determination of OXY, the sensing membrane was modified with potassium tetrakis (4-chlorophenyl) borate (K-TCPB), which was employed as a cation exchanger, and 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-ßCD), which was used as an ionophore. A linear response within a concentration range of 1 × 10- 6-1 × 10- 2 M with a slope of 59.47 mV/decade over a pH range of 1-5 was recorded. For the first time, two potentiometric electrodes were developed for determination of FLU, where the sensing membrane was modified with tetra dodecyl ammonium chloride (TDDAC) as an anion exchanger. A linear response within a concentration range of 1 × 10- 5-1 × 10- 2 M and a slope of -58.21 mV/decade over a pH range of 6-11 was observed. The suggested sensors were utilized for the selective determination of each drug in pure powder form, in veterinary formulations, and in spiked milk samples, with mean recoveries ranging from 98.50 to 102.10, and without any observed interference. The results acquired by the proposed sensors were statistically analyzed and compared with those acquired by the official methods, and the results showed no significant difference.
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- Yossra A Trabik
- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University, Cairo, Egypt
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Musio B, Ragone R, Todisco S, Rizzuti A, Iorio E, Chirico M, Pisanu ME, Meloni N, Mastrorilli P, Gallo V. Non-Targeted Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis for Food Authenticity: A Comparative Study on Tomato Samples. Molecules 2024; 29:4441. [PMID: 39339436 PMCID: PMC11434360 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29184441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Non-targeted NMR is widely accepted as a powerful and robust analytical tool for food control. Nevertheless, standardized procedures based on validated methods are still needed when a non-targeted approach is adopted. Interlaboratory comparisons carried out in recent years have demonstrated the statistical equivalence of spectra generated by different instruments when the sample was prepared by the same operator. The present study focused on assessing the reproducibility of NMR spectra of the same matrix when different operators performed individually both the sample preparation and the measurements using their spectrometer. For this purpose, two independent laboratories prepared 63 tomato samples according to a previously optimized procedure and recorded the corresponding 1D 1H NMR spectra. A classification model was built using the spectroscopic fingerprint data delivered by the two laboratories to assess the geographical origin of the tomato samples. The performance of the optimized statistical model was satisfactory, with a 97.62% correct sample classification rate. The results of this work support the suitability of NMR techniques in food control routines even when samples are prepared by different operators by using their equipment in independent laboratories.
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- Biagia Musio
- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Core Facilities Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena, 299, I-00161 Roma, Italy; (E.I.); (M.C.); (M.E.P.)
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Core Facilities Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena, 299, I-00161 Roma, Italy; (E.I.); (M.C.); (M.E.P.)
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- Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Core Facilities Istituto Superiore Di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena, 299, I-00161 Roma, Italy; (E.I.); (M.C.); (M.E.P.)
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- Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambientale Lazio, Dipartimento Prevenzione e Laboratorio Integrato, Servizio Coordinamento delle Attività di Laboratorio, Unità Laboratorio Chimico di Latina, Via Mario Siciliano, 1, I-04100 Latina, Italy;
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
- Innovative Solutions S.r.l., Spin-Off Company of the Polytechnic University of Bari, Zona H 150/B, I-70015 Noci, Italy
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- Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering and Chemistry (DICATECh), Polytechnic University of Bari, Via Orabona, 4, I-70125 Bari, Italy; (R.R.); (S.T.); (A.R.); (P.M.); (V.G.)
- Innovative Solutions S.r.l., Spin-Off Company of the Polytechnic University of Bari, Zona H 150/B, I-70015 Noci, Italy
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Aussanasuwannakul A, Puntaburt K, Pantoa T. Enhancing Gluten-Free Crispy Waffles with Soybean Residue (Okara) Flour: Rheological, Nutritional, and Sensory Impacts. Foods 2024; 13:2951. [PMID: 39335884 PMCID: PMC11431479 DOI: 10.3390/foods13182951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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The incorporation of okara, a by-product of soybean milk production, into gluten-free products such as crispy waffles poses challenges due to the absence of gluten's viscoelastic properties and the high fiber content of okara. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of okara flour on the rheological properties, physical attributes, and sensory qualities of gluten-free waffles. Waffle batters with varying levels of okara flour (10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%) were prepared, and their rheological properties were analyzed using oscillatory shear and creep-recovery tests. Physical properties, proximate composition, cholesterol and glucose adsorption capacities, storage stability, and sensory attributes were also assessed. The results demonstrated that increasing okara flour content improved batter elasticity and viscosity (with complex viscosity reaching up to 10,923 Pa·s for 40% okara flour) but decreased spread ratio by up to 45% and increased moisture content by approximately 2.7%. Higher okara content also led to a 16% decrease in brightness (L*) and increased hardness, reaching 325.26 g/s at 40% substitution. Sensory evaluation revealed that waffles with 30% okara flour were preferred for their texture and overall liking, with a score of 7.43 compared to higher substitution levels. Cholesterol and glucose adsorption capacities were high in okara flour, contributing to potential health benefits. Storage stability tests showed acceptable moisture content, water activity, and microbiological safety over 60 days, though hardness decreased by about 42%. In conclusion, okara flour enhances the nutritional profile of gluten-free waffles, but its impact on texture and flavor requires careful formulation adjustments to optimize consumer acceptance.
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- Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul
- Department of Food Chemistry and Physics, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903, Thailand
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- Department of Food Processing and Preservation, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903, Thailand
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Physics, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903, Thailand
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Kalinke N, Stopper P, Völkl L, Diehl F, Huhn C. SWIEET-a salt-free alternative to QuEChERS. Anal Bioanal Chem 2024:10.1007/s00216-024-05525-0. [PMID: 39292259 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-024-05525-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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The efficient extraction of various analytes from a wide spectrum of matrices with organic solvents is still a great challenge in analytical chemistry. Especially polar and charged compounds are hard to extract in combination with neutral analytes of intermediate to low polarity. The QuEChERS method is often chosen and has been adapted not only to the analysis of food samples, but also to environmental matrices (soil, wastewater) or biota. In this study, we overcome major drawbacks of QuEChERS such as low recoveries of charged analytes and impairment of downstream analysis by high salt loads. The new extraction method, applicable to liquid and solid samples, is called SWIEET (sugar water isopropanol ethyl nitrile extraction technique). Phase separation of the otherwise miscible extraction solvents water and acetonitrile is achieved by sugaring-out instead of salting-out. Extraction efficiencies were greatly improved by adding isopropanol to the acetonitrile phase. The concentrations of the additives glucose and isopropanol, as well as temperature, were optimized by a design of experiment. Further improvement was achieved through electro- or double-extractions. For all sample types tested (surface water, wastewater treatment plant effluent, tomato, soil, and oats), recoveries and precision were higher with SWIEET than with the established QuEChERS method. From wastewater treatment plant effluent, 75% recovery on average were achieved with our SWIEET method compared to 37% with QuEChERS for a model analyte mixture with polarities of logDpH7 = - 5.7 - 3.5. Higher recoveries and lower standard deviations compared to QuEChERS were achieved especially for polar and charged analytes such as metformin. Handling proved to be easy, since there was no additional solid phase and no tedious weighing of salts.
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- Nadja Kalinke
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
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Lewko P, Wójtowicz A, Kamiński DM. The Influence of Processing Using Conventional and Hybrid Methods on the Composition, Polysaccharide Profiles and Selected Properties of Wheat Flour Enriched with Baking Enzymes. Foods 2024; 13:2957. [PMID: 39335886 PMCID: PMC11431888 DOI: 10.3390/foods13182957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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In this study, a developed wheat flour blend (F), consisting of a high content of non-starch polysaccharides, was fortified with cellulase (C) and a cellulase-xylanase complex (CX) and then processed via conventional and hybrid treatment methods. Dry heating (T), hydrothermal treatment (H) and extrusion processing (E) were applied without or with enzyme addition as hybrid treatments. Proximate composition and polysaccharide profiles selected techno-functional and structural properties of modified wheat flours, were analyzed. Conventional and hybrid treatments induced changes in polysaccharide fraction compositions (especially the arabinoxylans) and the rheology of modified flour. Dry heating caused an inconsiderable effect on flour composition but reduced its baking value, mainly by reducing the elasticity of the dough and worsening the strain hardening index, from 49.27% (F) to 44.83% (TF) and from 1.66 (F) to 1.48 (TF), respectively. The enzymes added improved the rheological properties and baking strength, enhancing the quality of gluten proteins. Hydrothermal enzyme-assisted treatment increased flour viscosity by 14-26% and improved the dough stability by 12-21%; however, the use of steam negatively affected the protein structure, weakening dough stretchiness and elasticity. Extrusion, especially enzyme-assisted, significantly increased the hydration properties by 55-67% but lowered dough stability, fat content and initial gelatinization temperature due to the changes in the starch, mostly induced by the hybrid enzymatic-extrusion treatment. The structure of extruded flours was different from that obtained for other treatments where the peak intensity at 20° was the highest, suggesting the presence of amorphous phases of amylose and lipids. The results can be helpful in the selection of processing conditions so as to obtain flour products with specific techno-functional properties.
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- Piotr Lewko
- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 31, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
- PZZ Lubella GMW Sp. z o. o., Wrotkowska 1, 20-469 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Thermal Technology and Food Process Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Głęboka 31, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Crystallography, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Skłodowska Sq. 2, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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Galli FS, Mollari M, Tassinari V, Alimonti C, Ubaldi A, Cuva C, Marcoccia D. Overview of human health effects related to glyphosate exposure. FRONTIERS IN TOXICOLOGY 2024; 6:1474792. [PMID: 39359637 PMCID: PMC11445186 DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2024.1474792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Glyphosate is a chemical compound derived from glycine, marketed as a broad-spectrum herbicide, and represents one of the most widely used pesticides in the world. For a long time, it was assumed that glyphosate was harmless, either due to its selective enzymatic acting method on plants, and because commercial formulations were believed to contain only inert chemicals. Glyphosate is widely spread in the environment, the general population is daily exposed to it via different routes, including the consumption of both plant, and non-plant based foods. Glyphosate has been detected in high amounts in workers' urine, but has been detected likewise in bodily fluids, such as blood and maternal milk, and also in 60%-80% of general population, including children. Considering its massive presence, daily exposure to glyphosate could be considered a health risk for humans. Indeed, in 2015, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) classified glyphosate and its derivatives in Group 2A, as probable human carcinogens. In 2022, nevertheless, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) stated that the available data did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the mutagenic/carcinogenic effects of glyphosate. Therefore, the European Commission (EC) decided to renew the approval of glyphosate for another 10 years. The purpose of this review is to examine the scientific literature, focusing on potential risks to human health arising from exposure to glyphosate, its metabolites and its commercial products (e.g., Roundup®), with particular regard to its mutagenic and carcinogenic potential and its effects as endocrine disrupter (ED) especially in the human reproductive system.
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- Flavia Silvia Galli
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana "M. Aleandri", Rome, Italy
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Yang Q, Wu Y, Zhang S, Xie H, Han D, Yan H. Recent advancements in the extraction and analysis of phthalate acid esters in food samples. Food Chem 2024; 463:141262. [PMID: 39298858 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 09/03/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Phthalate acid esters (PAEs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants present in food samples, necessitating accurate detection for risk assessment and remediation efforts. This review provides an updated overview of the recent progress on the PAEs analysis regarding sample pretreatment techniques and analytical methodologies over the latest decade. Advances in sample preparation include solid-based extraction techniques replacing conventional liquid-liquid extraction, with solid sorbents emerging as promising alternatives due to their minimal solvent consumption and enhanced selectivity. Although techniques like the microextraction methods offer versatility and reduced solvent reliance, there is a need for more efficient and environmentally friendly techniques enabling on-site portable detection. High-resolution mass spectrometry is increasingly utilized for its enhanced sensitivity and reduced contamination risks. However, challenges persist in developing in situ analytical techniques for trace PAEs in complex food samples. Future research should prioritize novel analytical techniques with superior sensitivity and selectivity, addressing current limitations to meet the demand for precise PAEs detection in diverse food matrices.
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- Qian Yang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; State Key Laboratory of New Pharmaceutical Preparations and Excipients, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China.
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Martínez-Moro R, Vázquez L, Pérez M, Del Pozo M, Vilas-Varela M, Castro-Esteban J, Petit-Domínguez MD, Casero E, Quintana C. Enhanced Electrochemical Detection of Nonelectroactive Compounds Based on Surface Supramolecular Interactions on Chevron-like Graphene Nanoribbons Modified through Click Chemistry. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:39242-39252. [PMID: 39310175 PMCID: PMC11411676 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c06639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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In this study, we have developed a nanostructured electrochemical sensor based on modified graphene nanoribbons tailored for the analysis of nonelectroactive compounds via a surface competitive assay. Stigmasterol, a nonelectroactive phytosterol, was selected as a representative case. Chevron-like graphene nanoribbons, chemically synthesized, were immobilized onto glassy carbon electrodes and covalently functionalized to allow the on-surface formation of a supramolecular complex. To this end, the nanoribbons were first modified through a diazotization process by electrochemical reduction of a 4-azidoaniline diazonium salt, leaving the electrode surface with azide groups exposed to solution. Next, the incorporation of a ferrocene group, as a redox probe, was carried out by a click chemistry reaction between ethynylferrocene and these azide groups. Finally, the recognition event leads to the formation of a supramolecular complex between ferrocene and a macrocyclic receptor on the electrode surface. To this end, the receptors cucurbit[7]uril, cucurbit[8]uril, and β-cyclodextrin were evaluated, with the better results obtained with β-cyclodextrin. Atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy measurements were performed for the morphological characterization of the resulting electrochemical platform surface. The ability of β-cyclodextrin to form an inclusion complex with ferrocene or with stigmasterol allows to perform a competitive assay, which translates into the decrease and recovery of the ferrocene electrochemical signal. For stigmasterol determination, a linear concentration range between 200 and 750 μM and a detection limit of 60 μM were obtained, with relative errors and relative standard deviations less than 7.1 and 9.8%, respectively.
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- Rut Martínez-Moro
- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, No. 3, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) and Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais Moleculares (CIQUS) and Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica y Análisis Instrumental, Facultad de Ciencias, Campus de Excelencia de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, c/Francisco Tomás y Valiente, No. 7, Madrid 28049, Spain
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Oyesigye E, Cervini C, Oluwakayode A, Mahuku G, Medina A. First evidence on the occurrence of multi-mycotoxins and dietary risk exposure to AFB1 along the cassava value chain in Uganda. Mycotoxin Res 2024:10.1007/s12550-024-00556-z. [PMID: 39289325 DOI: 10.1007/s12550-024-00556-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of multiple mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2, fumonisins B1, B2, ochratoxin A (OTA), deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN), and citrinin (CIT)) in cassava products and as assessed the potential risk of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) exposure among cassava consumers. A total of 192 samples of cassava products (96 flour and 96 chips, each with 48 samples from farmer and 48 from wholesaler) were analysed using LC/MS-MS. All positive samples irrespective of their origin (flour or chips) exhibited AFB1 levels exceeding the EU regulatory threshold of 5 µg/kg. The sum of fumonisins (FB1 + FB2), ZEN, and DON were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in cassava flour (14.3 µg/kg; 3.71 µg/kg; 25.1 µg/kg) compared to chips (6.54 µg/kg; 1.25 µg/kg; 0.25 µg/kg), respectively. Aflatoxins G2 was not detected in any of 192 samples. Cassava flour samples from farmers exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) higher mean concentrations of AFB1 (27.1 µg/kg), total aflatoxins (78.2 µg/kg), and ochratoxin A (79.6 µg/kg) in contrast to wholesalers, whose mean levels were notably lower at 8.91, 5.79 µg/kg, and 2.44 µg/kg, respectively, pointing the likely critical source of mycotoxin contamination. Cassava consumers in Northern Uganda are at a higher risk, with an estimated 2.06 cancer cases per 100,000 individuals per year compared to those in Eastern Uganda at 0.25. This study underscores the urgent need for interventions to manage aflatoxins in cassava flour, particularly at farm level in Northern Uganda. It accentuates a shift market to household-level sampling and the need for analytical methods targeting multiple mycotoxins.
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- Elias Oyesigye
- Magan Centre of Applied Mycology, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK.
- Department of Environment and Livelihoods Support System, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
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- Magan Centre of Applied Mycology, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, P.O Box 7878, Kampala, Uganda
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- Magan Centre of Applied Mycology, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK
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Fu R, Hai X, Lu Q, Li H, Niu J, Zhang Y, Ren T, Guo X, Di X. Molecularly imprinted polymer gel with superior recognition and adsorption capacity for amphenicol antibiotics in food matrices. Food Chem 2024; 463:141255. [PMID: 39303467 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 09/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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A molecular-imprinted polymer (MIP) gel with high effective recognition of amphenicol antibiotics was synthesized for the first time based on layered double hydroxide (LDH) as the support and initiator, and functionalized β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as the functional monomer. The synergistic effect of molecular imprinting recognition and β-CD host-guest affinity enabled MIP gel to exhibit excellent selectivity (imprinted factors: 3.9-9.4) and high adsorption capacity (28.9-75.4 mg g-1) for amphenicol antibiotics. Different adsorption isotherms and kinetics models were followed, suggesting heterogeneous single-layer recognition and chemical adsorption. After 5 cycles of adsorption and desorption, the adsorption capacity of MIP gel retained above 83.6 %, demonstrating favorable reproducibility and stability. Under optimal conditions, the method validation showed a satisfactory limit of detection (5-10 μg L-1), good correlation (r2 > 0.9967), and respectable recovery (82.6-105.3 %). The MIP gel was applied to extract amphenicol antibiotics from food matrices, achieving recoveries in the range of 78.3-104.5 %. Importantly, the recognition mechanism was studied in detail using density functional theory. Therefore, the established method demonstrates high sensitivity and can be applied as a new tactic for detecting amphenicol antibiotics in food matrices.
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- Ruiyu Fu
- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; Key Laboratory of Ningxia Minority Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Protection, Development and Utilization of Medicinal Resources in Liupanshan Area, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China; Key Laboratory of Ningxia Minority Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, China.
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Loeffler CR, Spielmeyer A. Faster ciguatoxin extraction methods for toxicity screening. Sci Rep 2024; 14:21715. [PMID: 39289443 PMCID: PMC11408646 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-72708-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is a severe global public health problem caused by the consumption of seafood products contaminated with ciguatoxins (CTXs). The growing demand for seafood products requires high-throughput testing for CTX-susceptible seafood, however complex extraction and slow cleanup methods inhibit this goal. Herein, several methods for extracting CTXs from fish tissue were established and compared; these methods are sensitive, specific, and valid while achieving higher sample extraction throughput than currently established protocols. The trial fish material was generated from multiple species, with different physical conditions (wet and freeze-dried tissue), and naturally contaminated with various CTXs (i.e., CTX-1B, CTX-3C, and C-CTX-1), thus ensuring these methods are robust and broadly applicable. The extraction methods used were based on mechanical maceration with acetone or methanol or enzymatic digestion followed by acetone and ethyl acetate extraction. Crude extracts were investigated for CTX-like toxicity using an in vitro mouse neuroblastoma (N2a) cell-based assay (CBA). Among the three methods, there was no significant difference in toxin estimates (p = 0.219, two-way ANOVA), indicating their interchangeability. For speed (> 16 samples/day), accuracy (100%), and CTX analog retention confirmation by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC‒MS/MS), the preferred extraction methods were both methanol and enzyme-based. All extraction methods post hoc confirmation of CTX analogs successfully met international seafood market-based CTX contaminant guidance. These methods can drastically increase global CTX screening capabilities and subsequently relieve sample processing bottlenecks, inhibiting environmental and human health-based CTX analysis.
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- Christopher R Loeffler
- Department of Safety in the Food Chain, National Reference Laboratory for the Monitoring of Marine Biotoxins, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Str. 8-10, 10589, Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Safety in the Food Chain, National Reference Laboratory for the Monitoring of Marine Biotoxins, German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Max-Dohrn-Str. 8-10, 10589, Berlin, Germany
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Feng G, Deng M, Li R, Hou G, Ouyang Q, Jiang X, Liu X, Tang H, Chen F, Pu S, Wan D, Yin Y. Gastrointestinal microbiota and metabolites responses to dietary cereal grains in an adult pig model. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1442077. [PMID: 39355428 PMCID: PMC11442370 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1442077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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Corn (C), wheat (W), and paddy rice (PR) are important energy sources and are commonly used in feed production for swine. This study mainly focuses on the variation and regularities of microbiota and metabolites in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of pigs in response to C, W, and PR. A total of 18 pigs were allotted into three dietary groups with six replicated pigs and received diets containing C, W, or PR as the sole energy source, respectively. The results showed that digestive parts significantly affected the diversity of microbial communities. Cereal grain sources significantly influenced the β-diversity of microbial communities in the colon and rectum. Campylobacterota and Proteobacteria are mainly distributed in the duodenum, Lactobacillus in the jejunum, and Bacteroidota in the colon and rectum. The W diet increased the Bacteroidota, Spirochaetota, and Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group abundances and showed the highest concentrations of all short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the hindgut. Fibrobacterota, Bacteroidota, Spirochaetota, Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group, Prevotella, and Treponema in the colon or rectum were positively correlated with acetate, propionate, butyrate, and total SCFAs. These findings suggested that aerobic bacteria and facultative anaerobes in the foregut will gradually be replaced by anaerobes in the hindgut. The W diet had the best fermentability and was beneficial to the colonization of microbial communities that mainly used carbohydrates. The hindgut flora of the PR diet group may be more balanced with fewer potential pathogenic bacteria. Many microbial communities have been identified to contribute positively to the SCFA production of the hindgut. Collectively, our study revealed the spatial variation regularities of GIT microbial communities in an adult pig model and provided new insights into GIT microbiota and responses of metabolites to cereal grain diets.
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- Ganyi Feng
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Co-Innovation Center of Animal Production Safety, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the TCM Agricultural Biogenomics, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, China
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- Chongqing Academy of Animal Science, Rongchang, Chongqing, China
- National Center of Technology Innovation for Pigs, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Hunan Research Center of Livestock and Poultry Sciences, South Central Experimental Station of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in the Ministry of Agriculture, National Engineering Laboratory for Poultry Breeding Pollution Control and Resource Technology, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, China
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Zeppilli D, Grolla G, Di Marco V, Ribaudo G, Orian L. Radical Scavenging and Anti-Ferroptotic Molecular Mechanism of Olanzapine: Insight from a Computational Analysis. Inorg Chem 2024. [PMID: 39287358 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c02534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Olanzapine is an antipsychotic drug that has been reported to suppress ferroptosis, a recently discovered form of regulated cell death. In this work, the scavenging activity of olanzapine and some of its metabolites is investigated in silico using state-of-the-art density functional theory calculations (level of theory: (SMD)-M06-2X/6-311+G(d,p)//M06-2X/6-31G(d)). Indeed, this reactivity is linked to the therapeutic activity of many antipsychotic drugs and ferroptosis inhibitors. Furthermore, the distinction between hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) and concerted proton coupled electron transfer (cPCET) is elucidated for the most reactive sites of the studied molecules. Then, a promising experimentally guided anti-ferroptotic cyclic mechanism is proposed for ferrostatin-1, a well-known ferroptosis inhibitor, involving the oxidation of FeII to FeIII, the quenching of hydroperoxyl radicals, and the subsequent regeneration of the reactant (level of theory: M06/6-311+G(d,p),def2TZVP//M06/6-31G(d),LANL2DZ). An analogous cyclic process is investigated for liproxstatin-1 and olanzapine, whose activity has been reported in the literature and compared to ferrostatin-1. Finally, the effect of water solvation is evaluated unveiling that the anti-ferroptotic activity of olanzapine is likely less efficient in polar media.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Molecolare e Traslazionale, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Viale Europa 11, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro (INFN-LNL), 35020 Legnaro (PD), Italy
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Mottola A, Intermite C, Piredda R, Lorusso L, Ranieri L, Carpino S, Celano GV, Di Pinto A. DNA Metabarcoding Approach as a Potential Tool for Supporting Official Food Control Programs: A Case Study. Foods 2024; 13:2941. [PMID: 39335870 PMCID: PMC11430886 DOI: 10.3390/foods13182941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Food authentication significantly impacts consumer health and the credibility of Food Business Operators (FBOs). As European regulations mandate the verification of food authenticity and supply chain integrity, competent authorities require access to innovative analytical methods to identify and prevent food fraud. This study utilizes the DNA metabarcoding approach on meat preparations, sampled during an official control activity. It assesses animal and plant composition by amplifying DNA fragments of the 12S rRNA and trnL (UAA) genes, respectively. The results not only confirmed the declared species but also revealed undeclared and unexpected taxa in products labelled as containing a single animal species and various unspecified plant species. Notable findings such as the presence of Murinae, Sus scrofa, Ovis aries, and Pisum sativum could raise public health concerns, compromise consumer choices made for ethical or religious reasons, and reflect the hygienic conditions of the processing plant. This study demonstrates that the DNA metabarcoding approach looks to be a promising support tool for official control authorities to ensure food authenticity and safety, and to develop risk profiles along the supply chain.
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- Anna Mottola
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Central Inspectorate for Fraud Repression and Quality Protection of the Agri-Food Products and Foodstuffs, Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (ICQRF-MASAF), Via Quintino Sella 42, 00187 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Prov. le Casamassima 62, Km 3, Valenzano, 70010 Bari, Italy; (A.M.); (C.I.); (R.P.); (L.R.); (G.V.C.); (A.D.P.)
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Fernández-Herrera LJ, Núñez-Vázquez EJ, Hernández-Sandoval FE, Ceseña-Ojeda DO, García-Davis S, Teles A, Virgen-Félix M, Tovar-Ramírez D. Morphological, Toxicological, and Biochemical Characterization of Two Species of Gambierdiscus from Bahía de La Paz, Gulf of California. Mar Drugs 2024; 22:422. [PMID: 39330303 PMCID: PMC11433345 DOI: 10.3390/md22090422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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We describe five new isolates of two Gambierdiscus species from Bahía de La Paz in the southern Gulf of California. Batch cultures of Gambierdiscus were established for morphological characterization using light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Pigment and amino acid profiles were also analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-UV and HPLC-DAD). Finally, toxicity (CTX-like and MTX-like activity) was evaluated using the Artemia salina assay (ARTOX), mouse assay (MBA), marine fish assay (MFA), and fluorescent receptor binding assay (fRBA). These strains were identified as Gambierdiscus cf. caribaeus and Gambierdiscus cf. carpenteri. Toxicity for CTX-like and MTX-like activity was confirmed in all evaluated clones. Seven pigments were detected, with chlorophyll a, pyridine, Chl2, and diadinoxanthin being particularly noteworthy. For the first time, a screening of the amino acid profile of Gambierdiscus from the Pacific Ocean was conducted, which showed 14 amino acids for all strains except histidine, which was only present in G. cf. caribeaus. We report the presence of Gambierdiscus and Fukuyoa species in the Mexican Pacific, where ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) cases have occurred.
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- Leyberth José Fernández-Herrera
- Laboratorio de Toxinas Marinas y Aminoácidos, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxinas Marinas y Aminoácidos, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Microalgas Nocivas, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Toxinas Marinas y Aminoácidos, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González (IUBO AG), Universidad de La Laguna (ULL), Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, 38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Comparada y Genómica Funcional, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Colección de Microalgas, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Fisiología Comparada y Genómica Funcional, Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Av. Instituto Politécnico Nacional 195, Playa Palo de Santa Rita, La Paz CP 23096, Mexico
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Alqahtani A, Alqahtani T, Al Fatease A, Tolba EH. Rapid UV-Vis spectrophotometric method aided by firefly-PLS models for the simultaneous quantification of ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin, and enrofloxacin in their laboratory mixture, dosage forms and water samples: greenness and blueness assessment. BMC Chem 2024; 18:172. [PMID: 39285424 PMCID: PMC11406862 DOI: 10.1186/s13065-024-01286-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Herein, a novel UV spectrophotometric method coupled with chemometric tools was developed for the simultaneous determination of three fluoroquinolone antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin, and enrofloxacin. Such integration of UV spectroscopy and chemometric analysis proved to be a simple, rapid, and cost-effective approach for the quantification of these clinically important pharmaceutical compounds and aid in their quality control analysis. The method employed firefly algorithm for variable selection and partial least squares (PLS) regression for model calibration. The developed method was validated by independent test set in addition the accuracy, intra and inter-day precision as per ICH guidelines which showed a satisfactory performance with mean recovery ranged between 98.18 and 101.83 with %RSD < 2. Besides, the developed method displayed ultrasensitive levels with LODs (0.0803, 0.1125, 0.1309 µg/mL) and LOQs (0.2434, 0.3409, 0.3968 µg/mL) for ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin, and enrofloxacin, respectively. The greenness and blueness of the developed method were also evaluated using the recently proposed Analytical GREEnness metric approach (AGREE) and Blue applicability grade index (BAGI) tools, which showed a high AGREE score of 0.79 and a BAGI score of 77.5. These results indicate that the developed method provides an environmentally friendly alternative to the traditionally used chromatographic techniques, while maintaining high analytical practicability. Finally, the application of the developed methodology was demonstrated on real pharmaceutical and tap water samples, and the results were in good agreement with those obtained by the reference HPLC method indicating the reliability and suitability of the proposed spectrophotometric method for routine analysis of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
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- Ali Alqahtani
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Giza, 35521, Egypt.
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Manchuri KM, Shaik MA, Gopireddy VSR, Naziya Sultana, Gogineni S. Analytical Methodologies to Detect N-Nitrosamine Impurities in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Drug Products and Other Matrices. Chem Res Toxicol 2024; 37:1456-1483. [PMID: 39158368 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Since 2018, N-nitrosamine impurities have become a widespread concern in the global regulatory landscape of pharmaceutical products. This concern arises due to their potential for contamination, toxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity and their presence in many active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug products, and other matrices. N-Nitrosamine impurities in humans can lead to severe chemical toxicity effects. These include carcinogenic effects, metabolic disruptions, reproductive harm, liver diseases, obesity, DNA damage, cell death, chromosomal alterations, birth defects, and pregnancy loss. They are particularly known to cause cancer (tumors) in various organs and tissues such as the liver, lungs, nasal cavity, esophagus, pancreas, stomach, urinary bladder, colon, kidneys, and central nervous system. Additionally, N-nitrosamine impurities may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and type-2 diabetes. Therefore, it is very important to control or avoid them by enhancing effective analytical methodologies using cutting-edge analytical techniques such as LC-MS, GC-MS, CE-MS, SFC, etc. Moreover, these analytical methods need to be sensitive and selective with suitable precision and accuracy, so that the actual amounts of N-nitrosamine impurities can be detected and quantified appropriately in drugs. Regulatory agencies such as the US FDA, EMA, ICH, WHO, etc. need to focus more on the hazards of N-nitrosamine impurities by providing guidance and regular updates to drug manufacturers and applicants. Similarly, drug manufacturers should be more vigilant to avoid nitrosating agents and secondary amines during the manufacturing processes. Numerous review articles have been published recently by various researchers, focusing on N-nitrosamine impurities found in previously notified products, including sartans, metformin, and ranitidine. These impurities have also been detected in a wide range of other products. Consequently, this review aims to concentrate on products recently reported to contain N-nitrosamine impurities. These products include rifampicin, champix, famotidine, nizatidine, atorvastatin, bumetanide, itraconazole, diovan, enalapril, propranolol, lisinopril, duloxetine, rivaroxaban, pioglitazones, glifizones, cilostazol, and sunitinib.
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- Krishna Moorthy Manchuri
- Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh 515002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh 515002, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh 515002, India
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- Analytical Research and Development, IPDO, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad 500090, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522510, India
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Xu Z, Zheng Q, Li N, Deng W, Qin T, Lv T, Wang L, Li M, Chen X, Zhang W, Liu B, Peng X. Rational design of a dual-mode fluorescent probe for portable detection of pyriproxyfen in the environment and food. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 477:135364. [PMID: 39111178 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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The development of a fluorescent probe for pyriproxyfen (PPF) is crucial due to its potential threat to human health. However, the chemical inertness and low solubility of PPF present significant challenges for the detection of PPF in aqueous solutions using fluorescent probes. Herein, we have originally proposed a complex based on 2-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-3-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxy-4 H-chromen-4-one (HOF) and serum albumin (SA) as a dual-mode fluorescent probe, HOF@SA. This probe utilizes an indicator displacement assay (IDA) to release the dye HOF from the probe at low PPF concentrations (< 10 µM) and embeds the free dye HOF into the micelle of PPF at high concentrations (> 10 µM). This results in dual-mode fluorescent response characteristics for PPF: a turn-off response at low concentrations and a ratiometric response at high concentrations. An investigation of sensing behavior of HOF@SA for PPF detection exhibits rapid response (< 60 s), high sensitivity (LOD ∼4.7 ppb), high selectivity, and excellent visual detection capability (from cyan to yellow). Moreover, with the aid of a portable device, this method enables to analyze PPF in environmental and food samples. These results promote the advancement of a fluorescent probe approach for PPF analysis in environment and food.
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- Zhongyong Xu
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Guangdong 521041, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Hainan Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Advanced Materials and Devices Laboratory, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Guangdong 521041, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Materials Service Safety, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Tian Y, Tao X, Feng Y, Yin L, Ning B. Investigation into the genotoxic impurity, 1-methyl-4-nitrosopiperazine, in rifampicin. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 248:116303. [PMID: 38878455 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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This study assessed the presence of the genotoxic impurity 1-methyl-4-nitrosopiperazine (MNP) in 27 batches of rifampicin capsules obtained from 11 manufacturers in China. While they were below the temporary limit of 5 ppm set by the US Food and Drug Administration, the observed levels (0.33-2.36 ppm) exceeded the acceptable threshold of 0.16 ppm. Building upon preliminary findings and degradation experiments, we concluded that MNP is a by-product of the oxidative degradation of rifampicin or is introduced via oxidation or nitrosation during the synthesis process involving 1-methyl-4-aminopiperazine. The pathways of MNP formation were confirmed in this study. Furthermore, we observed that the addition of antioxidants, sealed storage, and selection of dominant crystal forms can aid in controlling MNP levels.
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- Ye Tian
- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102600, China.
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102600, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102600, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102600, China.
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 102600, China.
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Naeimi MS, Sohrabi MR, Mortazavinik S. Development and validation of colorimetric-assisted chemometrics methods based on the localized gold nanoparticles surface plasmon resonance for fast simultaneous estimation of anti-hepatitis C virus drugs in their combined dosage form: A comparative study with HPLC method. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 248:116300. [PMID: 38924879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The present work describes a developed analytical method based on a colorimetric assay using gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) along with chemometric techniques for the simultaneous estimation of sofosbuvir (SOF) and ledipasvir (LED) in their synthetic mixtures and tablet dosage form. The applied chemometric approaches were continuous wavelet transform (CWT) and least squares support vector machine (LS-SVM). Characterization of AuNPs and AuNPs in combination with the drug was performed by UV-vis spectrophotometer, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. In the CWT method, the zero amplitudes were determined at 427 nm with Daubechies wavelet family for SOF (zero crossing point of LED) and 440 nm with Symlet wavelet family for LED (zero crossing point of SOF) over the concentration range of 7.5-90.0 μg/L and 40.0-100.0 μg/L with coefficients of determination (R2) of 0.9974 and 0.9907 for SOF and LED, respectively. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of this method were found to be 7.92, 9.96 μg/L and 12.02, 30.2 μg/L for SOF and LED, respectively. In the LS-SVM model, the mean percentage recovery of SOF and LED in synthetic mixtures was 98.29 % and 99.25 % with root mean square error of 2.392 and 1.034, which were obtained by the optimization of regularization parameter (γ) and width of the function (σ) based on the cross-validation method. The proposed methods were also applied for the determination concentration of SOF and LED in the combined dosage form, recoveries were higher than 95 %, and relative standard deviation (RSD) values were lower than 0.4 %. The achieved results were statistically compared with those obtained from the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technique for the concurrent estimation of components through one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and no significant difference was found between the suggested approaches and the reference one. According to these results, simplicity, high speed, lack of time-consuming process, and cost savings are considerable benefits of colorimetry along with chemometrics methods compared to other ways.
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- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Łyko L, Olech M, Gawlik U, Krajewska A, Kalemba D, Tyśkiewicz K, Piórecki N, Prokopiv A, Nowak R. Rhododendron luteum Sweet Flower Supercritical CO 2 Extracts: Terpenes Composition, Pro-Inflammatory Enzymes Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9952. [PMID: 39337440 PMCID: PMC11432528 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25189952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Terpenes are plant secondary metabolites known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. According to ethnobotanical knowledge, Rhododendron luteum Sweet was used in traditional medicine against inflammation. The present study was conducted to determine the triterpene profile and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) extracts of Rhododendron luteum Sweet flower (RLF). An LC-APCI-MS/MS analysis showed the presence of eight pentacyclic triterpenes and one phytosterol in the extracts obtained with pure CO2 as well as CO2 with the addition of aqueous ethanol as a co-solvent. Among the compounds detected, oleanolic/ursolic acid, β-sitosterol and 3β-taraxerol were the most abundant. The extract obtained with pure SC-CO2 was additionally subjected to HS-SPME-GC-FID-MS, which revealed more than 100 volatiles, mainly eugenol, β-phenylethanol, dodecane, β-caryophyllene, estragole and (Z)- and (E)-cinnamyl alcohol, followed by δ-cadinene. The extracts demonstrated significant hyaluronidase inhibition and exhibited varying modes of lipoxygenase and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities. The studies of RLF have shown that their SC-CO2 extracts can be a rich source of triterpenes with anti-inflammatory potential.
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- Lena Łyko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Food Chemistry, University of Life Sciences, ul. Skromna 8, 20-704 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
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- Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 4/10, 90-924 Łódź, Poland
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- Supercritical Extraction Department, Łukasiewicz Research Network-New Chemical Syntheses Institute, ul. Tysiąclecia Państwa Polskiego 13a, 24-110 Puławy, Poland
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- Bolestraszyce Arboretum and Institute of Physiography, Bolestraszyce 130, 37-722 Wyszatyce, Poland
- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, Medical College, University of Rzeszow, ul. Cicha 2A, 35-326 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Botany, Botanical Garden, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 79005 Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Chodźki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Zhang F, Fei Q, Huang X, Yu S, Qiu R, Guan L, Wu B, Shan M. LC-MS based strategy for chemical profiling and quantification of dispensing granules of Ginkgo biloba seeds. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36909. [PMID: 39286178 PMCID: PMC11402757 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Ginkgo biloba seeds have been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years to treat diseases such as cervicitis, cough, asthma and other lung diseases. As a novel form, the dispensing granules (GSDG) of Ginkgo biloba seeds have been widely employed in clinic. However, its chemical profiling is not yet clear, which has restricted in-depth research in many fields. In this study, a high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quardrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry method was used for the component characteration with the help of accurate molecular weights, fragmentation pathways, reported data, literatures and even some reference standards. Furthermore, in multiple-reaction monitoring mode, a high performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole linear ion trap mass spectrometry method was developed and applied for simultaneous determination of the bioactive phytochemicals. As a result, a total of 56 components in GSDG were identified including 12 amino acids, 9 organic acids, 6 nucleosides and nucleobases, 6 flavonoids, 5 vitamins, 5 terpenoid lactones, 4 carbohydrates and 9 other compounds As for quantitative analysis, glutamic acid, asparatic acid, histidine, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, eucomic acid, N-(N-glucopyranosyl)-indoleacetylaspartate and N-(N-glucopyranosyl)-indoleacetylglutamate were selected as the analytes for quanlity marker of GSDG. After necessary validation tests, the developed quantitative method was successfully put into use for 10 batches of GSDG. In all batches, N-(N-glucopyranosyl)-indoleacetylaspartate was the richest phytochemical with the amount of 17.3-25.7 mg/g while ginkgolide J (0.0197-0.0335 mg/g) was determined to be the poorest. The study is supposed to exhibit a comprehensive chemical profiling and to provide some strong basis for preparation technology, quality control and even for action mechanism of GSDG, this novel form of Chinese medicine.
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- Facheng Zhang
- Polifarma (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210038, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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- Polifarma (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210038, PR China
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- Polifarma (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., Nanjing, 210038, PR China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, PR China
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Shi T, Lin J, Liang S, Song Y, Zhao X, Xiao M, Ti H. Sangbaipi decoction exerted in vitro and in vivo anti-influenza effect through inhibiting viral proteins. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 331:118258. [PMID: 38663783 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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HEADINGS ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sangbaipi Decoction (SBPD) is an effective treatment for lung diseases caused by phlegm-heat obstruction according to Jingyue Quanshu, and soothes panting by purging the lung meridian. It is composed of anti-pyretic herbs (e.g., Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi and Coptis chinensis Franch.) and antitussive herbs (e.g., Cortex Mori and Armeniacae Semen Amarum). Therefore, we hypothesized that SBPD has therapeutic effects on lung injury caused by influenza virus. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to explore anti-influenza activity, active components, and mechanisms of SBPD. MATERIALS AND METHODS The anti-influenza activities of SBPD were determined in 48 h drug-treated MDCK cell model using CPE and plaque reduction assays, and 24 h drug-treated A549 cells using qRT-PCR. The in vivo efficacy of SBPD (1.0 g/kg/day and 0.5 g/kg/day) was evaluated in PR8 infected BALB/c mice. The chemical component was assessed through HPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS analysis. Network pharmacology was built via TCMSP, GeneCards, DisgeNet, OMIM, DrugBank databases, and Cytoscape software. Additionally, TOA, HI and NAI assays were employed to investigate impact on the virus replication cycle with different concentrations of SBPD (2.5 mg/mL, 1.25 mg/mL, or 0.625 mg/mL). RESULTS In MDCK infected with viruses A/PR/8/34, A/Hong Kong/1/68, or A/California/4/2009, the IC50 values of SBPD were 0.80 mg/mL, 1.20 mg/mL, and 1.25 mg/mL. In A549 cells, SBPD treatment reduced cytokine expression (e.g., TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) (p < 0.05). In PR8 infected BALB/c mice, SBPD improved the survival rate of infected mice, reduced lung index (p < 0.05), protected lung tissue from pathological damage, and regulated cytokine overexpression (p < 0.05). 29 components of SBPD were identified in SBPD treated mouse serum including some phytochemicals targeting influenza proteins. HI and NAI assays suggested the potential antiviral mechanism of SBPD through inhibition of HA and NA. CONCLUSION This study is the first to demonstrate the anti-influenza and the anti-inflammatory effects of SBPD in vitro and in vivo. Its major anti-influenza phytochemicals were explored and its inhibitory effects on HA and NA protein were proved. It provides more options for anti-influenza drug discovery.
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- Tongmei Shi
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Ambient Mass Spectrometry, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences(China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Ambient Mass Spectrometry, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences(China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Ambient Mass Spectrometry, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences(China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Guangdong Province Precise Medicine Big Data of Traditional Chinese Medicine Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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Mahmoud OA, Omran AA, Gomaa HA, Binsaleh AY, Mohamed MA. Innovative UPLC technique for concurrent quantification of etofenamate and benzyl nicotinate in the presence of methylparaben and benzyl alcohol in their topical cream: Greens, white, and Six Sigma methodologies. Biomed Chromatogr 2024:e6006. [PMID: 39275959 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.6006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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The efficacious treatment of muscle and joint pain relies heavily on etofenamate (ETO) and benzyl nicotinate (BN), which possess robust anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties when paired with methylparaben (MP) or benzyl alcohol (BA). In this study, we have established and validated innovative RP-UPLC methods for assessing ETO and BN in the presence of MP or BA in their dosage forms, employing eight green tools to evaluate their eco-friendliness and effectiveness. Reversed phase-ultra-performance liquid chromatography (RP-UPLC) technique employs a flow rate of 0.3 mL/min on Waters Acquity UPLC BEH Column (C18, 1.7 μm, 100 mm × 2.1 mm), detection at 254 nm using a photo diode array (PDA) detector and mobile phase of 0.05 M KH2PO4 buffer, acetonitrile, and methanol (50:15:35, v/v/v) adjusted pH 6.0 with 0.2% triethylamine. For ETO, BN, MP, and BA, the calibration curves were linear and ranged from 0.005 to 1.0, from 0.001 to 0.2, from 0.002 to 0.08, and from 0.0001 to 0.1 mg/mL, respectively. The correlation value was 0.9999, and the accuracy findings ranged from 98.81% to 100.56%. Consequently, the methodology has been successfully implemented in assay testing for the pharmaceuticals in the presence of the MP or BA, demonstrating the high selectivity of these approaches. The present study presents the Blue Applicability Grade Index (BAGI), an innovative approach that complements green metrics in practical white analytical chemistry. According to the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) criteria, the procedures were effectively validated.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science (Men's Campus), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science (Men's Campus), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, P.O. Box 84428, Saudi Arabia
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Iosageanu A, Mihai E, Seciu-Grama AM, Utoiu E, Gaspar-Pintiliescu A, Gatea F, Cimpean A, Craciunescu O. In Vitro Wound-Healing Potential of Phenolic and Polysaccharide Extracts of Aloe vera Gel. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:266. [PMID: 39330241 PMCID: PMC11433545 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15090266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to conduct a comparative investigation of the biological properties of phenolic and polysaccharide extracts obtained using an ultrasound-assisted technique from Aloe vera gel and their effects on each stage of the wound healing process in in vitro experimental models. HPLC analysis showed that the phenolic extract contained aloin, ferulic, and caffeic acid, as well as quercetin dihydrate, as major compounds. Capillary zone electrophoresis indicated the prevalence of mannose and glucose in the polysaccharide extract. Cell culture testing revealed the anti-inflammatory properties of the phenolic extract at a concentration of 0.25 mg/mL through significant inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines-up to 28% TNF-α and 11% IL-8 secretion-in inflamed THP-1-derived macrophages, while a pro-inflammatory effect was observed at 0.5 mg/mL. The phenolic extract induced 18% stimulation of L929 fibroblast proliferation at a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL, enhanced the cell migration rate by 20%, and increased collagen type I synthesis by 18%. Moreover, the phenolic extract exhibited superior antioxidant properties by scavenging free DPPH (IC50 of 2.50 mg/mL) and ABTS (16.47 mM TE/g) radicals, and 46% inhibition of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production was achieved. The polysaccharide extract demonstrated a greater increase in collagen synthesis up to 25%, as well as antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus with a bacteriostatic effect at 25 mg/mL and a bactericidal one at 50 mg/mL. All these findings indicate that the phenolic extract might be more beneficial in formulations intended for the initial phases of wound healing, such as inflammation and proliferation, while the polysaccharide extract could be more suitable for use during the remodeling stage. Moreover, they might be combined with other biomaterials, acting as efficient dressings with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties for rapid recovery of chronic wounds.
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- Andreea Iosageanu
- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95, Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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- Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95, Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; (E.M.); (A.-M.S.-G.); (E.U.); (A.G.-P.); (F.G.); (O.C.)
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Hinojosa-Nogueira D, Romero-Molina D, González-Alzaga B, Giménez-Asensio MJ, Hernandez AF, Navajas-Porras B, Delgado-Osorio A, Gomez-Martin A, Pérez-Burillo S, Pastoriza de la Cueva S, Lacasaña M, Rufián-Henares JÁ. Evaluation of Polyphenol Intake in Pregnant Women from South-Eastern Spain and the Effect on Anthropometric Measures at Birth and Gestational Age. Nutrients 2024; 16:3096. [PMID: 39339695 PMCID: PMC11435302 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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During pregnancy, controlling nutrition is crucial for the health of both mother and foetus. While polyphenols have positive health effects, some studies show harmful outcomes during pregnancy. This study evaluated polyphenol intake in a cohort of mother-child pairs and examined its effects on foetal anthropometric parameters. Polyphenol intake was assessed using food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) and 24-h dietary recalls, and analysed with the Phenol-Explorer database. Gestational age and birth measurements were retrieved from medical records. Statistical analyses validated dietary records and assessed polyphenol impact using multivariate generalised linear models. The study found that mean gestational age was 39.6 weeks, with a mean birth weight of 3.33 kg. Mean total polyphenol intake by FFQ was 2231 mg/day, slightly higher than 24-h recall data. Flavonoids and phenolic acids constituted 52% and 37% of intake, respectively, with fruits and legumes as primary sources. This study highlights the use of FFQs to estimate polyphenol intake. Furthermore, the study found associations between polyphenol consumption and anthropometric parameters at birth, with the effects varying depending on the type of polyphenol. However, a more precise evaluation of individual polyphenol intake is necessary to determine whether the effects they produce during pregnancy may be harmful or beneficial for foetal growth.
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- Daniel Hinojosa-Nogueira
- Biomedical Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Bromatology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
- Statistics and Operations Research Department, Faculty of Sciences, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
- Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), 18011 Granada, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Legal Medicine and Toxicology, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Bromatology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Bromatology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
- Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology and Pediatrics, University of Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Bromatology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
- Andalusian School of Public Health (EASP), 18011 Granada, Spain
- CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Center, Department of Nutrition and Bromatology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Biosanitary Research Institute ibs.GRANADA, 18014 Granada, Spain
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Ni Z, Zhang X, Guo S, Pan H, Gong Z. Impact of Temperature Elevation on Microbial Communities and Antibiotic Degradation in Cold Region Soils of Northeast China. TOXICS 2024; 12:667. [PMID: 39330595 PMCID: PMC11436246 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12090667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 09/07/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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This study systematically investigated the effects of temperature changes on the degradation of antibiotics in soil, as well as the alterations in microbial community structure and aggregation, through a field warming experiment in a greenhouse. Compared to non-warming soil, the warming treatment significantly accelerated the degradation rate of tetracyclines during soil freezing and mitigated the impact of environmental fluctuations on soil microbial communities. The greenhouse environment promoted the growth and reproduction of a wide range of microbial taxa, but the abundance of Myxococcota was positively correlated with antibiotic concentrations in both treatments, suggesting a potential specific association with antibiotic degradation processes. Long-term warming in the greenhouse led to a shift in the assembly process of soil microbial communities, with a decrease in dispersal limitation and an increase in the drift process. Furthermore, co-occurrence network analysis revealed a more loosely structured microbial community in the greenhouse soil, along with the emergence of new characteristic taxa. Notably, more than 60% of the key taxa that connected the co-occurrence networks in both groups belonged to rare taxa, indicating that rare taxa play a crucial role in maintaining community structure and function.
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- Zijun Ni
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; (Z.N.); (X.Z.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; (Z.N.); (X.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Contaminated Soil Remediation by Bio-Physicochemical Synergistic Process, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Contaminated Soil Remediation by Bio-Physicochemical Synergistic Process, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Forest Ecology and Silviculture, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China; (Z.N.); (X.Z.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Contaminated Soil Remediation by Bio-Physicochemical Synergistic Process, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang 110016, China;
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Inamassu CH, Raspini E Silva L, Marchioni C. Recent advances in the chromatographic analysis of endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids in biological samples. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1732:465225. [PMID: 39128236 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Endocannabinoid system, including endocannabinoid neurotransmitters (eCBs), has gained much attention over the last years due to its involvement with the pathophysiology of diseases and the potential use of Cannabis sativa (marijuana). The identification of eCBs and phytocannabinoids in biological samples for forensic, clinical, or therapeutic drug monitoring purposes constitutes a still significant challenge. In this scoping review, the recent advantages, and limitations of the eCBs and phytocannabinoids quantification in biological samples are described. Published studies from 2018-2023 were searched in 8 databases, and after screening and exclusions, the selected 38 articles had their data tabulated, summarized, and analyzed. The main characteristics of the eCBs and phytocannabinoids analyzed and the potential use of each biological sample were described, indicating gaps in the literature that still need to be explored. Well-established and innovative sample preparation protocols, and chromatographic separations, such as GC, HPLC, and UHPLC, are reviewed highlighting their respective advantages, drawbacks, and challenges. Lastly, future approaches, challenges, and tendencies in the quantification analysis of cannabinoids are discussed.
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- Carolina Henkes Inamassu
- Program on Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, s/n, Sala 208, Bloco E, Prédio Administrativo - Córrego Grande, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Program on Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário, s/n, Sala 208, Bloco E, Prédio Administrativo - Córrego Grande, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rua Engenheiro Agronômico Andrei Cristian Ferreira, s/n - Trindade, Florianópolis, SC 88040-900, Brazil.
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Luqman M, Hassan HU, Ghaffar RA, Bilal M, Kanwal R, Raza MA, Kabir M, Fadladdin YAJ, Ali A, Rafiq N, Ibáñez-Arancibia E, Ríos-Escalante PDL, Siddique MAM. Post-harvest bacterial contamination of fish, their assessment and control strategies. BRAZ J BIOL 2024; 84:e282002. [PMID: 39292138 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.282002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Healthy fish populations lead to healthy aquatic ecosystems and it is our responsibility to be a part of the solution. Fish is one of the most favored foods and is suitable for people of all ages. Fish is an essential source of protein, vitamins, and minerals and a source of income for millions of people. Human population growth and climate change are putting a strain on our food system, demanding the development of sustainable services to enhance global food production and its security. Food safety is an intricate problem in both developed and developing countries. Fresh fish is a highly perishable food with a limited life span; as a result, it must be delivered and kept carefully to minimize deterioration and assure safety. Fish spoilage is linked to biochemical changes that occur post-harvest, such as storage and transportation. These modifications can account for fish spoilage by altering the taste, texture, and appearance. Fish harvesting, distribution, and post-harvest handling are all unhygienic, resulting in poor and unpredictable fish quality in the market. Many innovative and effective control measurements of various bacteria in fish have been proposed and evaluated. This review is a systematic approach to investigating post-harvest fish spoilage, its assessment, and control strategies.
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- M Luqman
- Kohat University of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Department of Zoology, Karachi, Pakistan
- Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Fisheries Development Board, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Kohat University of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Government College University Lahore, Department of Zoology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kohat University of Science and Technology, Department of Zoology, Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Government Postgraduate College Satellite Town, Department of Biology, Gujranwala, Pakistan
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- Thal University Bhakkar (University of Sargodha, Ex-Sub Campus Bhakkar), Department of Biological Sciences, Bhakkar-30000, Punjab, Pakistan
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- King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- University of Karachi, Center of Excellence in Marine Biology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Department of Zoology, Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Universidad de la Frontera, Programa de Doctorado en Biología Celular y Molecular Aplicada, Casilla, Temuco, Chile
- Universidad Católica de Temuco, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas, Temuco, Chile
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- Universidad Católica de Temuco, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas y Químicas, Temuco, Chile
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- University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology, Vodňany, Czech Republic
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Ahmed S, Zengin G, Selvi S, Ak G, Cziáky Z, Jekő J, Rodrigues MJ, Custodio L, Venanzoni R, Flores GA, Cusumano G, Angelini P. Characterising the Metabolomic Diversity and Biological Potentials of Extracts from Different Parts of Two Cistus Species Using UHPLC-MS/MS and In Vitro Techniques. Pathogens 2024; 13:795. [PMID: 39338986 PMCID: PMC11435373 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13090795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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This study investigates the biochemical composition and biological properties of different parts (leaves, roots, and twigs) of two Cistus species (Cistus monspeliasis and Cistus parviflorus). The extracts were analysed using UHPLC-MS/MS to determine their chemical profiling. A range of antioxidant assays were performed to evaluate the extract's antioxidant capabilities. The enzyme inhibition studies focused on acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), α-amylase, and α-glucosidase and tyrosinase. In addition, the study examined the antimicrobial effects on different bacteria and yeasts and evaluated the toxicity using the MTT assay. Quinic acid, citric acid, gallic acid, catechin, quercetin derivatives, kaempferol, myricetin, ellagic acid, prodelphinidins, procyanidins, scopoletin, and flavogallonic acid dilactone are the main bioactive compounds found in both species. In enzyme inhibition assays, C. monspeliasis roots exhibited significant activity against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), with the values of 2.58 ± 0.02 mg GALAE/g and 11.37 ± 1.93 mg GALAE/g, respectively. Cytotoxicity studies showed mostly weak toxicity, with some samples moderately reducing viability in RAW and HepG2 cells. These findings underscore the diverse biochemical profiles and bioactive potential of Cistus species, suggesting their utility as natural sources of antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical development.
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- Shakeel Ahmed
- Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya 42130, Turkey
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya 42130, Turkey
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Altınoluk Vocational School, Balıkesir University, Balıkesir 10870, Turkey
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya 42130, Turkey
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- Agricultural and Molecular Research and Service Institute, University of Nyíregyháza, 4400 Nyíregyháza, Hungary
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- Agricultural and Molecular Research and Service Institute, University of Nyíregyháza, 4400 Nyíregyháza, Hungary
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia, Italy
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He Y, Liu J, Hua MZ, Singh K, Lu X. Determination of antioxidant capacity and phenolic content of haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea L.) by attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transformed-infrared spectroscopy. Food Chem 2024; 463:141283. [PMID: 39293384 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/20/2024]
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The total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (TAC) of haskap berries cultivated in various locations across Alberta were analyzed using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. The Folin-Ciocalteu assay was used to determine TPC, while TAC was quantified by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazl radicals (DPPH) assay and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay. Three tenfold cross-validated partial least-squares regression (PLSR) models and three fivefold cross-validated deep learning models were developed separately based on FT-IR spectra collected from 22 haskap berry samples and their corresponding reference values determined through Folin-Ciocalteu, DPPH, and ORAC assays. The deep learning models (R2 = 0.95, 0.93, and 0.90 for Folin-Ciocalteu, DPPH, and ORAC assays, respectively) demonstrated better prediction capability compared to the PLSR models (R2 = 0.74, 0.72, and 0.66 for Folin-Ciocalteu, DPPH, and ORAC assays, respectively). In addition, PLS loading plots indicated that phenolic contents and polysaccharides in haskap berries could contribute to their antioxidant capacity. Using ATR-FTIR to estimate the TPC and TAC of fruits offers a rapid alternative to the conventional chemical assays.
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- Yihan He
- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Pi'ara Functional Foods Inc., #800, 517-10 Ave. S. W., Calgary, AB T2R 0A8, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill University, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada.
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Wang F, Jiao Y, Qiu S, Han M, Hou X, He G, Qin S. Multi-pesticide residue screening, identification, and quantification analysis in various fruits and vegetables by UHPLC-Q Exactive HRMS. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:5990-5998. [PMID: 39162138 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00563e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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A general strategy for qualitative screening and quantitative analysis of 403 pesticides in various fruits and vegetables was developed using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) in conjunction with a Thermo Q Exactive Focus high-resolution mass spectrometer, relying on an executable compound database comprised of the exacted mass of precursor ions, retention times, and fragment ions. Taking advantage of the powerful separation capacity of UHPLC, an Orbitrap analyzer with high sensitivity in full scan mode and elevated mass resolution of product ions in the MS/MS mode, eight pairs of isomers and fifty-seven groups of isobaric compounds were selectively identified. The method was then systematically assessed and validated for eight fruits and vegetables, in terms of screening detection limit (SDL), matrix effects, recovery, and precision over 400 pesticides. The results showed that the SDLs of 68.0-84.4% for the pesticides were less than or equal to 10 μg kg-1 in the representative matrices, recoveries in the range of 60-120% accounting for 48.6-84.4% of all the targets at three lower fortified levels of 5, 20, and 50 μg kg-1 with a precision of less than 20% while the range of overall average recoveries for the majority of the pesticides were from 82.4% to 105.1% in the as-selected matrices with RSDs between 3.9% and 7.7%. Using this method, screening data from a survey of pesticide residues in 68 practical samples across 32 different matrix types provides scientific data for the inspection and supervision of pesticide residue safety of fruits and vegetables.
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- Fengyi Wang
- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agro-products of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu 610066, China.
- Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-products (Chengdu), Ministry of Agriculture, Chengdu, 610066, China
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Olgun M, Sivrikaya Özak S, Dalmaz A. Spectrophotometric determination for green hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent-based microextraction of Brilliant Blue FCF (E133) from beverages. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1736:465374. [PMID: 39298926 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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In this study, a simple, sensitive, and rapid method called green hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent-based liquid-liquid microextraction was developed to extract Brilliant Blue FCF dye from beverages. This method utilizes hydrophobic DES obtained by forming tetrabutylammonium bromide and 1-octanol in a 1:5 ratio as green extraction solvent. The transition of Brilliant Blue FCF to the DES phase occurred on its own, without the need for any reagents such as added salt or tetrahydrofuran. Several crucial factors were tried to get the best extraction efficiency, including species, DES volume and molar ratio, solution pH, ultrasonication, and centrifugation time. Under optimum conditions, extraction recoveries were achieved in the range of 95.1-101.3 % with the method developed for Brilliant Blue FCF. The detection and determination limits were observed to be 4.1 μg l-1 and 12.1 μg l-1, respectively. In addition, the relative standard deviation values for the method's accuracy were found to be 2.23 % and 3.48 % within and between days, respectively. It has been established that the developed method is highly environmentally friendly thanks to the application of the Analytical GREENness (AGREE) and Green Analytical Procedure Index (GAPI) tools. This study shows that DES applications can be carried out without the use of emulsifiers and dispersants by prioritizing the use of hydrophobic DES compounds as environmentally friendly and green extraction solvents in food samples.
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- Mahmut Olgun
- Department of Chemistry, Graduate Education Institute, Düzce University, Düzce 81620, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Düzce University, Düzce 81620, Turkey.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Art and Science, Düzce University, Düzce 81620, Turkey
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Yu H, Huang Q, Men J, Wang J, Xiao J, Jin D, Deng Y. Chromium contamination affects the fungal community and increases the complexity and stability of the network in long-term contaminated soils. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 262:119946. [PMID: 39276837 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Chromium (Cr) contamination can adversely affect soil ecology, yet our knowledge of how fungi respond to Cr contamination at heavily contaminated field sites remains relatively limited. This study employed high-throughput sequencing technology to analyze fungal community characteristics in soils with varying Cr concentrations. The results showed that Cr contamination significantly influenced soil fungi's relative abundance and structure. Mantel test analysis identified hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) as the primary factor affecting the structure of the soil fungal community. In addition, FUNGuild functional prediction analysis exhibited that Cr contamination reduced the relative abundance of Pathotroph and Symbiotroph trophic types. High concentrations of Cr may lead to a drop in the relative abundance of Animal Pathogens. Molecular ecological network analysis showed that Cr contamination increased interactions among soil fungi, thereby enhancing the stability and complexity of the network. Within these networks, specific keystone taxa, such as the genus Phanerochaete, exhibited properties capable of removing or reducing the toxicity of heavy metals. Our studies suggest that Cr contamination can alter indigenous fungal communities in soil systems, potentially impacting soil ecosystem function.
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- Hao Yu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Liaoning Technical University, Fuxin, 123000, China; Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100085, China
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Sammut Bartolo N, Gallo LL, Szyrner K, Buhagiar PI, Vella Szijj J. Greenness assessment of analytical methods for determination of cannabinoids in oils using NEMI, Analytical Eco-Scale, AGREE and GAPI. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:5931-5942. [PMID: 39161240 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay01083c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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The cannabis plant is being increasingly researched due to its numerous therapeutic properties leading to the need for analytical techniques to assess substances present in extracts of the cannabis plant in carrier oils, such as medium chain triglycerides (MCT) oil. Awareness of the environmental impact of activities related to analysis led to the development of greenness assessment metrics. This study aimed to assess the environmental impact of analytical techniques applied in the analysis of cannabinoids in oil using Green Analytical Chemistry metrics. The first phase of the study consisted of a systematic literature review to identify high performance liquid chromatography and ultra high performance liquid chromatographic methods of analysis for cannabinoids in oil. In the second phase, the identified methods were assessed using the National Environmental Method Index (NEMI), Analytical Eco-scale, Analytical Greenness Calculator (AGREE) and Green Analytical Procedure Index (GAPI). Out of 124 identified studies, 8 were considered for the comparative analysis. The identified analytical methods consisted of high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using high resolution MS (n = 1), DAD (n = 2), UV (n = 1), UV and MS (n = 2) and MS/MS (n = 2) as detectors. When the analytical methods were assessed using the Analytical Eco-Scale, 7 out of 8 methods achieved a score ranging between 50 and 73, categorising them as acceptable green methods of analysis. One method achieved a total score of 80, categorising the method as an excellent green analysis. The application of Green Analytical Chemistry and respective metrics during the development of analytical methods contributes towards a reduction in the environmental footprint which results from related activities.
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- Nicolette Sammut Bartolo
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, MSD 2080, Malta.
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Vardeman ET, Cheng HP, Vandebroek I, Kennelly EJ. Caribbean medicinal plant Argemone mexicana L.: Metabolomic analysis and in vitro effect on the vaginal microbiota. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 337:118830. [PMID: 39277064 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Medicinal plants are frequently used in Caribbean traditional medicine as low-cost, culturally relevant treatments for women's health concerns, such as gynecological infections. These plants are typically applied topically, potentially affecting both pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Gardnerella vaginalis) and beneficial vaginal microbes (Lactobacillus spp.). However, few studies have examined the impact of these plants on both beneficial and pathogenic vaginal bacteria. AIM OF THE STUDY Argemone mexicana, available in New York City and commonly used to treat gynecological infections by immigrants from the Dominican Republic, was investigated for its chemical variation and effects on the vaginal microbiota. We hypothesized that variations in the bioactivity of Argemone mexicana on Gardnerella vaginalis and Lactobacillus spp. are due to differences in antimicrobial compounds across different preparations. MATERIALS AND METHODS Untargeted and targeted metabolomic analysis using UPLC-qToF-MS and UPLC-TQD-MS were conducted on Argemone mexicana samples collected in New York City. Antimicrobial assays were used to assess the effects of Argemone mexicana samples on beneficial and pathogenic vaginal bacteria. ProGenesis QI and EZinfo were used for metabolomic analysis to link bioactivity with chemometric data. RESULTS UPLC-qToF-MS and statistical analyses showed that chemical variation correlated with plant tissue type and processing (dry or fresh samples). These differences were evident in antimicrobial screenings, where active plant samples were antimicrobial against pathogenic bacteria only, with no effect on beneficial Lactobacillus. Known antimicrobial benzoquinone alkaloids, such as berberine, were partly responsible for the observed microbiological activity. Berberine exhibited similar inhibition patterns, reduced biofilm formation, and trended towards higher concentration in active samples. CONCLUSIONS Extracts of Argemone mexicana, a plant used in Caribbean women's health, did not have an effect on beneficial vaginal microbes, but did inhibit pathogenic Gardnerella vaginalis. This antimicrobial activity correlated with the chemical variation of berberine and other related alkaloids across traditional preparations of Argemone mexicana. These results may be relevant for treating gynecological infections, not only with this plant, but other berberine-containing taxa.
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- Ella T Vardeman
- The Center for Plants, People and Culture, The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA; Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA; Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY, 10468, USA.
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- Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA; Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY, 10468, USA.
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- The Center for Plants, People and Culture, The New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10458, USA; Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA; Caribbean Centre for Research in Bioscience (CCRIB), The University of the West Indies Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
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- Ph.D. Program in Biology, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10016, USA; Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York, 250 Bedford Park Blvd W, Bronx, NY, 10468, USA.
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Nijabat A, Mubashir M, Mahmood Ur Rehman M, Siddiqui MH, Alamri S, Nehal J, Khan R, Zaman QU, Haider SZ, Akhlaq M, Ali A. Molasses-based waste water irrigation: a friend or foe for carrot (Daucus carota L.) growth, yield and nutritional quality. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:855. [PMID: 39266960 PMCID: PMC11391779 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05527-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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Management of molasses-based wastewater generated in yeast and sugar industries is a major environmental concern due to its high chemical oxygen demand and other recalcitrant substances. Several strategies have been used to reduce the inland discharge of wastewater but the results are not satisfactory due to high operating cost. However, reuse of molasses-based wastewater irrigation in agriculture has been a major interest nowadays to reduce the freshwater consumption. Thus, it is crucial to monitor the impacts of molasses-based waste water irrigation on growth, metabolism, yield and nutritional quality of crops for safer consumer's health. In present study, carrot seeds of a local cultivar (T-29) were germinated on filter paper in Petri dishes under controlled conditions. The germinated seeds were then transplanted into pots and irrigated with three different treatments normal water (T0), diluted molasses-based wastewater (T1), and untreated molasses-based wastewater (T2), in six replicates. Results revealed that carrot irrigated with untreated molasses-based waste water had exhibited significant reductions in growth, yield, physiology, metabolism, and nutritional contents. Additionally, accumulation of Cd and Pb contents in carrot roots irrigated with untreated molasses-based waste water exceed the permissible limits suggested by WHO and their consumption may cause health risks. While, diluted molasses-based waste water irrigation positively enhanced the growth, yield of carrot plants without affecting the nutritional quality. This strategy is cost effective, appeared as most appropriate alternative mean to reduce the freshwater consumption in water deficit regions of the world.
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- Aneela Nijabat
- Department of Botany, University of Mianwali, Mianwali, 42200, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 42100, Pakistan
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- Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan.
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- Department of Botany, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, 44000, Pakistan
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- School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
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- Department of Botany, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, 42100, Pakistan
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Zhou Y, Lan W, Yang F, Zhou Q, Liu M, Li J, Yang H, Xiao Y. Invasive Amaranthus spp. for heavy metal phytoremediation: Investigations of cadmium and lead accumulation and soil microbial community in three zinc mining areas. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 285:117040. [PMID: 39270476 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Amaranthus spp. are a group of strongly invasive and vigorous plants, and heavy metal phytoremediation using alien invasive Amaranthus spp. has been a popular research topic. In this study, the bioconcentration factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) of Amaranthus spp. were evaluated, focusing on the accumulation potential of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) by plants from three different zinc mining areas, namely Huayuan (HYX), Yueyang (LYX), and Liuyang (LYX). The HYX area has the most severe Cd contamination, while the LYX area has the most apparent Pb contamination. The results showed that Amaranthus spp. had a strong Cd and Pb enrichment capacity in low-polluted areas. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we used high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions to analyze rhizosphere bacterial and fungal communities in three areas. The results showed significant differences in the structure, function, and composition of microbial communities and complex interactions between plants and their microbes. The correlation analysis revealed that some key microorganisms (e.g., Amycolatopsis, Bryobacterium, Sphingomonas, Flavobacterium, Agaricus, Nigrospora, Humicola) could regulate several soil factors such as soil pH, organic matter (OM), available nitrogen (AN), and available phosphorus (AP) to affect the heavy metal enrichment capacity of plants. Notably, some enzymes (e.g., P-type ATPases, Cysteine synthase, Catalase, Acid phosphatase) and genes (e.g., ZIP gene family, and ArsR, MerR, Fur, NikR transcription regulators) have been found to be involved in promoting Cd and Pb accumulation in Amaranthus spp. This study can provide new ideas for managing heavy metal-contaminated soils and new ways for the ecological resource utilization of invasive plants in phytoremediation.
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- Yu Zhou
- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Analysis Technology Department, Xiangxi Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Jishou 416000, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China.
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- College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China.
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Kaçanbüre D, Bişgin AT. Selective microextraction of erythrosine (E127) in foodstuffs using a new generation high-density type-V deep eutectic solvent. Food Chem 2024; 463:141273. [PMID: 39278080 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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A novel and selective (deep eutectic solvent) DES-based microextraction method was established for the first time, utilizing a synthesized new generation High-Density Type-V DES for monitoring the dye Erythrosine (E127) in various foodstuffs and drugs. Type-V DES was created from acetophenone and diphenylamine at 3:1 M ratio. The pH, DES amount, and vortex time were optimized using Box-Behnken Design (BBD) of Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The quadratic microextraction model with R2 = 0.9982 was obtained. The limit of detection, preconcentration factor and linear dynamic range were determined to be 12 μg/L, 50 and 41-4000 μg/L, respectively. Effects of matrix components were examined. The developed High-Density Type-V Deep Eutectic Solvent Microextraction (HD-V-DES-ME) method was applied to foodstuffs and drugs to monitor their E127 contents and subsequently validated by applying spiked tests to real samples, with recoveries ranging between 94 and 101 %. The indexes of environmental friendliness and practicality for the method were evaluated using the Analytical GREEnness metric approach tool (AGREE) and the Blue Applicability Grade Index tool (BAGI), respectively.
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- Damla Kaçanbüre
- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, 51240 Niğde, Türkiye
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- Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, 51240 Niğde, Türkiye; Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Ulukışla Vocational School, 51900 Niğde, Türkiye.
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Beghè D, Cirlini M, Beneventi E, Dall’Asta C, Marchioni I, Petruccelli R. Exploring Italian Autochthonous Punica granatum L. Accessions: Pomological, Physicochemical, and Aromatic Investigations. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2558. [PMID: 39339533 PMCID: PMC11434734 DOI: 10.3390/plants13182558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 08/31/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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Autochthonous Italian pomegranate accessions are still underexplored, although they could be an important resource for fresh consumption, processing, and nutraceutical uses. Therefore, it is necessary to characterize the local germplasm to identify genotypes with desirable traits. In this study, six old Italian pomegranate landraces and a commercial cultivar (Dente di Cavallo) were investigated, evaluating their fruit pomological parameters, physicochemical (TSS, pH, TA, and color) characteristics, sugar content, and aromatic profiles (HeadSpace Solid-Phase MicroExtraction (HS-SPME)) coupled with Gas Chromatographyass Spectrometry (GC-MS) of pomegranate juices. Significant differences were observed in the size and weight of the seed and fruits (127.50-525.1 g), as well as the sugar content (100-133.6 gL-1), the sweetness (12.9-17.6 °Brix), and the aroma profiles. Over 56 volatile compounds, predominantly alcohols (56%), aldehydes (24%), and terpenes (9%), were simultaneously quantified. Large variability among the genotypes was also statistically confirmed. The results indicate a strong potential for commercial exploitation of this germplasm, both as fresh and processed fruit, and highlight its versatility for diverse applications. The genetic diversity of the autochthonous pomegranate accessions represents a precious heritage to be preserved and enhanced. This work represents a preliminary step toward a more comprehensive characterization and qualitative valorization of the Italian pomegranate germplasm.
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- Deborah Beghè
- Economics and Management Department, University of Parma, Via J.F. Kennedy 6, 43125 Parma, Italy
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.D.); (I.M.)
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.D.); (I.M.)
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.D.); (I.M.)
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- Food and Drug Department, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A, 43124 Parma, Italy; (E.B.); (C.D.); (I.M.)
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- Institute of BioEconomy, National Research Council (CNR-IBE), Via Madonna del Piano n. 10, Sesto Fiorentino, 50019 Florence, Italy;
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Köpsel M, Kostka T, Niesen S, Winterhalter P, Esatbeyoglu T. Influence of fractionation of polyphenols by membrane chromatography on antioxidant, antimicrobial and proliferation-inhibiting effects of red fruit juices. Food Chem 2024; 463:141216. [PMID: 39357108 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Interest in fruit juice extracts as nutraceuticals is constantly increasing due to their health-beneficial properties, mainly caused by polyphenols. However, the correlation between the various effects of fruit juice extracts and their individual composition, including anthocyanins and copigments, is unknown. Therefore, in the present study, eight red fruit juice extracts were prepared using XAD-7 column chromatography, followed by fractionation and identification of the different compounds as well as characterization of their health-promoting effects. The fruit juice extract of pomegranate, chokeberry, and cranberry showed the highest antimicrobial potential against food-borne pathogens. The highest antioxidant and cell proliferation-inhibiting potential was also found in the pomegranate extract. It can be assumed that pomegranate extracts, which are rich in copigments, especially hydrolyzable tannins, are suitable natural antioxidants and antimicrobial agents. Pomegranate extracts could be used as nutraceuticals or natural preservatives.
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- Magdalena Köpsel
- Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany.
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- Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany; Division of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Department of Chemistry, RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Erwin-Schrödinger-Strasse 52, 67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Schleinitzstraße 20, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Schleinitzstraße 20, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde 30, 30167 Hannover, Germany.
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