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Kim Y, Kim K, Jeong JP, Jung S. Drug delivery using reduction-responsive hydrogel based on carboxyethyl-succinoglycan with highly improved rheological, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 335:122076. [PMID: 38616075 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122076] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The development of exopolysaccharide-based polymers is gaining increasing attention in various industrial biotechnology fields for materials such as thickeners, texture modifiers, anti-freeze agents, antioxidants, and antibacterial agents. High-viscosity carboxyethyl-succinoglycan (CE-SG) was directly synthesized from succinoglycan (SG) isolated from Sinorhizobium meliloti Rm 1021, and its structural, rheological, and physiological properties were investigated. The viscosity of CE-SG gradually increased in proportion to the degree of carboxyethylation substitution. In particular, when the molar ratio of SG and 3-chloropropionic acid was 1:100, the viscosity was significantly improved by 21.18 times at a shear rate of 10 s-1. Increased carboxyethylation of SG also improved the thermal stability of CE-SG. Furthermore, the CE-SG solution showed 90.18 and 91.78 % antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus and effective antioxidant activity against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals. In particular, CE-SG hydrogels coordinated with Fe3+ ions, which improved both viscosity and rheological properties, while also exhibiting reduction-responsive drug release through 1,4-dithiothreitol. The results of this study suggest that SG derivatives, such as CE-SG, can be used as functional biomaterials in various fields such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Yohan Kim
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea; Department of System Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea.
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Lu W, Wang X, Kong C, Chen S, Hu C, Zhang J. Hydrogel Based on Riclin Cross-Linked with Polyethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether as a Soft Filler for Tissue Engineering. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:1119-1132. [PMID: 38252967 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01122] [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: 01/24/2024]
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Hydrogels composed of natural polysaccharides have been widely used as filling materials, with a growing interest in medical cosmetology and skin care. However, conventional commercial dermal fillers still have limitations, particularly in terms of mechanical performance and durability in vivo. In this study, a novel injectable and implantable hydrogel with adjustable characteristics was prepared from succinoglycan riclin by introducing PEG diglycidyl ether as a cross-linker. FTIR spectra confirmed the cross-linking reaction. The riclin hydrogels exhibited shear-thinning behavior, excellent mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility through in vitro experiments. Furthermore, when compared with subcutaneous injection of a commercial hyaluronic acid hydrogel, the riclin hydrogels showed enhanced persistence and biocompatibility in Balb/c mice after 16 weeks. These results demonstrate the great potential of the riclin-based hydrogel as an alternative to conventional commercial soft tissue fillers.
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- Weiling Lu
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Key Laboratory of Metabolic Engineering and Biosynthesis Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Kim J, Jeong JP, Kim Y, Jung S. Physicochemical and Rheological Properties of Succinoglycan Overproduced by Sinorhizobium meliloti 1021 Mutant. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:244. [PMID: 38257044 PMCID: PMC10819756 DOI: 10.3390/polym16020244] [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: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Commercial bacterial exopolysaccharide (EPS) applications have been gaining interest; therefore, strains that provide higher yields are required for industrial-scale processes. Succinoglycan (SG) is a type of bacterial anionic exopolysaccharide produced by Rhizobium, Agrobacterium, and other soil bacterial species. SG has been widely used as a pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food additive based on its properties as a thickener, texture enhancer, emulsifier, stabilizer, and gelling agent. An SG-overproducing mutant strain (SMC1) was developed from Sinorhizobium meliloti 1021 through N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (NTG) mutation, and the physicochemical and rheological properties of SMC1-SG were analyzed. SMC1 produced (22.3 g/L) 3.65-fold more SG than did the wild type. Succinoglycan (SMC1-SG) overproduced by SMC1 was structurally characterized by FT-IR and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The molecular weights of SG and SMC1-SG were 4.20 × 105 and 4.80 × 105 Da, respectively, as determined by GPC. Based on DSC and TGA, SMC1-SG exhibited a higher endothermic peak (90.9 °C) than that of SG (77.2 °C). Storage modulus (G') and loss modulus (G″) measurements during heating and cooling showed that SMC1-SG had improved thermal behavior compared to that of SG, with intersections at 74.9 °C and 72.0 °C, respectively. The SMC1-SG's viscosity reduction pattern was maintained even at high temperatures (65 °C). Gelation by metal cations was observed in Fe3+ and Cr3+ solutions for both SG and SMC1-SG. Antibacterial activities of SG and SMC1-SG against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were also observed. Therefore, like SG, SMC1-SG may be a potential biomaterial for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
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- Jaeyul Kim
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (J.-p.J.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (J.-p.J.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; (J.K.); (J.-p.J.); (Y.K.)
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- Department of System Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Fu DN, Kong ZY, Sun W, Bai CM, Wu Y, Bian M, Ma QQ. Synthesis and cytotoxic activity of ethyl ferulate derivatives as potent anti-inflammatory agents. Nat Prod Res 2024; 38:261-269. [PMID: 36054816 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2118739] [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: 03/15/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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While a range of pharmacological agents are currently used to alleviate inflammation, the clinical administration of many of these anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with high rates of adverse side effects that make them poorly suited to long-term use. Therefore, there is a critical need for the development of novel anti-inflammatory agents. Natural compounds and derivatives like ethyl ferulate have risen to prominence as a foundation for many drug discovery efforts owing to their structural diversity and wide-ranging biological activities. In the present study, 24 ethyl ferulate derivatives were synthesized. Their anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated in vitro using RAW264.7 cells and CCK-8, ELISA, and Western blotting assays. These analyses revealed that most of the synthesized compounds exhibited moderate to high anti-inflammatory activities. In particular, c10 and c23 exerted more pronounced activity than ethyl ferulate or dexamethasone with respect to the suppression of tumour necrosis factor-α production by RAW264.7 cells through the targeting of the NF-κB and MAPK signalling pathways, suggesting that these compounds warrant further investigation.
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- Dan-Ni Fu
- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Institute, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Mongolian Medicine Pharmacology for Cardio-Cerebral Vascular System, Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China
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Ding Z, Ge W, Xu X, Xu X, Wang S, Zhang J. PER2/P65-driven glycogen synthase 1 transcription in macrophages modulates gut inflammation and pathogenesis of rectal prolapse. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105219. [PMID: 37660913 PMCID: PMC10534228 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105219] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Rectal prolapse in serious inflammatory bowel disease is caused by abnormal reactions of the intestinal mucosal immune system. The circadian clock has been implicated in immune defense and inflammatory responses, but the mechanisms by which it regulates gut inflammation remain unclear. In this study, we investigate the role of the rhythmic gene Period2 (Per2) in triggering inflammation in the rectum and its contribution to the pathogenesis of rectal prolapse. We report that Per2 deficiency in mice increased susceptibility to intestinal inflammation and resulted in spontaneous rectal prolapse. We further demonstrated that PER2 was essential for the transcription of glycogen synthase 1 by interacting with the NF-κB p65. We show that the inhibition of Per2 reduced the levels of glycogen synthase 1 and glycogen synthesis in macrophages, impairing the capacity of pathogen clearance and disrupting the composition of gut microbes. Taken together, our findings identify a novel role for Per2 in regulating the capacity of pathogen clearance in macrophages and gut inflammation and suggest a potential animal model that more closely resembles human rectal prolapse.
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- Zhao Ding
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China.
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Miao Y, Chen Z, Zhang J, Li N, Wei Z, Zhang Y, Wu X, Liu J, Gao Q, Sun X, Sun Q, Zhang J. Exopolysaccharide riclin and anthocyanin-based composite colorimetric indicator film for food freshness monitoring. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 314:120882. [PMID: 37173036 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Food freshness monitoring is vital to ensure food safety. Recently, packaging materials incorporating pH-sensitive films have been employed to monitor the freshness of food products in real time. The film-forming matrix of the pH-sensitive film is essential to maintain the desired physicochemical functions of the packaging. Conventional film-forming matrices, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), have drawbacks of low water resistance, poor mechanical properties, and weak antioxidant ability. In this study, we successfully synthesise PVA/riclin (P/R) biodegradable polymer films to overcome these limitations. The films feature riclin, an agrobacterium-derived exopolysaccharide. The uniformly dispersed riclin conferred outstanding antioxidant activity to the PVA film and significantly improved its tensile strength and barrier properties by forming hydrogen bonds. Purple sweet potato anthocyanin (PSPA) was used as a pH indicator. The intelligent film with added PSPA provided robust surveillance of volatile ammonia and changed its color within 30 s in the pH range of 2-12. This multifunctional colorimetric film also engendered discernible color changes when the quality of shrimp deteriorated, demonstrating its great potential as an intelligent packaging material to monitor food freshness.
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- Yaqiong Miao
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Metabolism, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Jeong JP, Kim K, Kim J, Kim Y, Jung S. New Polyvinyl Alcohol/Succinoglycan-Based Hydrogels for pH-Responsive Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3009. [PMID: 37514399 PMCID: PMC10383499 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143009] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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We fabricated new hydrogels using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and succinoglycan (SG) directly isolated and obtained from Sinorhizobium meliloti Rm 1021 via the freeze-thaw method. Both the composition of the hydrogels and the freeze-thaw cycles were optimized to maximize the swelling ratio for the preparation of the PVA/SG hydrogels. During the optimization process, the morphology and conformational change in the hydrogel were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, rheological measurements, and compressive tests. An optimized hydrogel with a maximum swelling ratio of 17.28 g/g was obtained when the composition of PVA to SG was 50:50 (PVA/SG 50/50) and the total number of freeze-thaw cycles was five. The PVA/SG 50/50 hydrogel had the largest pore with 51.24% porosity and the highest cross-over point (28.17%) between the storage modulus (G') and the loss modulus (G″). The PVA/SG 50/50 hydrogel showed improved thermal stability owing to its interaction with thermally stable SG chains. The improvement in the thermal stability was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. In addition, the PVA/SG 50/50 hydrogel showed differential drug release according to the corresponding pH under acidic conditions of pH 1.2 and slightly basic conditions of pH 7.4. Furthermore, the cell viability test on the HEK-293 cell line for that hydrogel demonstrated that the PVA/SG 50/50 hydrogel was non-toxic and biocompatible. Therefore, this hydrogel could be a potential scaffold capable of pH-responsive drug delivery for chronic wound dressing applications.
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- Jae-Pil Jeong
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Kim J, Kim Y, Jeong JP, Kim JM, Kim MS, Jung S. A pH-sensitive drug delivery using biodegradable succinoglycan/chitosan hydrogels with synergistic antibacterial activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124888. [PMID: 37196718 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Since succinoglycan (SG) produced by Sinorhizobium meliloti is an anionic polysaccharide having substituents such as succinate and pyruvate groups, a polyelectrolyte composite hydrogel can be made together with chitosan (CS), a cationic polysaccharide. We fabricated polyelectrolyte SG/CS hydrogels using the semi-dissolving acidified sol-gel transfer (SD-A-SGT) method. The hydrogel showed optimized mechanical strength and thermal stability at an SG:CS weight ratio of 3:1. This optimized SG/CS hydrogel exhibited a high compressive stress of 497.67 kPa at 84.65 % strain and a high tensile strength of 9.14 kPa when stretched to 43.73 %. Additionally, this SG/CS hydrogel showed a pH-controlled drug release pattern for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), where a change from pH 7.4 to 2.0 increased the release from 60 % to 94 %. In addition, this SG/CS hydrogel not only showed a cell viability of 97.57 %, but also showed synergistic antibacterial activity of 97.75 % and 96.76 % against S. aureus and E. coli, respectively. These results indicate the potential of this hydrogel as a biocompatible and biodegradable hydrogel material for wound healing, tissue engineering, and drug release systems.
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- Jaeyul Kim
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea
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- Convergence Technology Laboratory, Kolmar Korea, 61, Heolleung-ro-8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06792, Republic of Korea
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- Macrocare, 32 Gangni 1-gil, Cheongju 28126, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea; Department of System Biotechnology, Microbial Carbohydrate Resource Bank (MCRB), Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, South Korea.
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Lu W, Kong C, Cheng S, Xu X, Zhang J. Succinoglycan riclin relieves UVB-induced skin injury with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 235:123717. [PMID: 36806772 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Excessive UVB exposure increases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which causes oxidative damage and epidermal inflammation. Previous studies have identified that the succinoglycan riclin has potent anti-inflammatory properties. The current study aims to investigate whether riclin protects against UVB-induced photodamage. In vitro, riclin demonstrated excellent moisture-preserving properties, along with antioxidant potential by scavenging superoxide anions, hydroxyl and DPPH radicals. Riclin increased Col1α1 and Col3α1 expression in NIH3T3 cells, inhibited oxidation and melanin synthesis by B16F10 cells upon UVB irradiation. In vivo, topical application of riclin effectively attenuated UVB-induced skin damage in C57BL6 mice, which was characterized by erythema, epidermal hyperplasia, hydroxyproline loss and ROS production in skin tissue. Riclin suppressed skin inflammation by the elevation of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-β, and alleviated UVB-induced immune cell up-regulation. Moreover, treatment with a Dectin-1 inhibitor reversed the protective effect of riclin in THP-1 cells.
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- Weiling Lu
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Kim Y, Hu Y, Jeong JP, Jung S. Injectable, self-healable and adhesive hydrogels using oxidized Succinoglycan/chitosan for pH-responsive drug delivery. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 284:119195. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bacterial Succinoglycans: Structure, Physical Properties, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14020276. [PMID: 35054683 PMCID: PMC8778030 DOI: 10.3390/polym14020276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Succinoglycan is a type of bacterial anionic exopolysaccharide produced from Rhizobium, Agrobacterium, and other soil bacteria. The exact structure of succinoglycan depends in part on the type of bacterial strain, and the final production yield also depends on the medium composition, culture conditions, and genotype of each strain. Various bacterial polysaccharides, such as cellulose, xanthan, gellan, and pullulan, that can be mass-produced for biotechnology are being actively studied. However, in the case of succinoglycan, a bacterial polysaccharide, relatively few reports on production strains or chemical and structural characteristics have been published. Physical properties of succinoglycan, a non-Newtonian and shear thinning fluid, have been reported according to the ratio of substituents (pyruvyl, succinyl, acetyl group), molecular weight (Mw), and measurement conditions (concentration, temperature, pH, metal ion, etc.). Due to its unique rheological properties, succinoglycan has been mainly used as a thickener and emulsifier in the cosmetic and food industries. However, in recent reports, succinoglycan and its derivatives have been used as functional biomaterials, e.g., in stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems, therapeutics, and cell culture scaffolds. This suggests a new and expanded application of succinoglycan as promising biomaterials in biomedical fields, such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and pharmaceuticals using drug delivery.
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Ding Z, Cheng R, Yang Y, Zhao Y, Ge W, Sun X, Xu X, Wang S, Zhang J. The succinoglycan riclin restores beta cell function through the regulation of macrophages on Th1 and Th2 differentiation in type 1 diabetic mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:11611-11624. [PMID: 34714317 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo02315b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Bacterial succinoglycan is found suitable as a viscosifying and emulsifying agent in the food industry. Riclin is a de-succinyl succinoglycan from an Agrobacterium isolate. Our previous study has revealed that riclin exerts special anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo. This study aims to determine the effects of riclin on preventing against immunological injury of beta cells in a type 1 diabetic model. We found that orally riclin effectively restores beta-cell function and improves the complications of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes. Riclin also reduces STZ-induced liver and kidney damage, and balances the inappropriate ratio of T helper type 1 cell (Th1)/type 2 cell (Th2) in the spleen and pancreatic draining lymph nodes of the STZ-induced diabetic mice. In a co-culture system with the islet β cell MIN6 and macrophage RAW 264.7, riclin reduces the levels of IFN-γ and IL-1β, protecting against STZ-caused MIN6 cell injury. We identified that riclin specifically binds to the membrane of macrophages and regulates the ratio of IL-10 and IL-12, thereby inhibiting the macrophage-mediated polarization of Th1 cells and promoting the differentiation of Th2 cells, which depends on the dendritic cell-specific intercellular adhesion molecule-3-grabbing non-integrin (DC-SIGN) receptor. Moreover, orally riclin significantly decreases the incidence of STZ-induced hyperglycemia (7.1% in riclin vs. 92.9% in STZ), and prevents autoimmune diabetes in non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice, with 87.5% of mice free of diabetes compared to 46.6% of the control mice. These results suggest that riclin has potential to be a functional food to prevent and improve autoimmune diabetes and related diseases.
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- Zhao Ding
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China.
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He Y, Zhao X, Chen L, Zhao L, Yang H. Effect of electrolysed water generated by sodium chloride combined with sodium bicarbonate solution against Listeria innocua in broth and on shrimp. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wang L, Cheng R, Sun X, Zhao Y, Ge W, Yang Y, Gao Y, Ding Z, Liu J, Zhang J. Preparation and Gut Microbiota Modulatory Property of the Oligosaccharide Riclinoctaose. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:3667-3676. [PMID: 33750134 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In relation to available polysaccharides, oligosaccharides have a low molecular weight, less viscosity, and complete water solubility. These properties endow oligosaccharides with significant biological properties including the microbiota regulation ability. In this study, a homogeneous oligooctasaccharide, riclinoctaose, was biosynthesized from succinylglycan riclin by enzymatic degradation. Monosaccharide composition, Fourier-transform infrared, electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry analysis indicated that riclinoctaose is an oligooctasaccharide consisting of one galactose and seven glucose residues, with a pyruvate group linked to the terminal glucose residue. The effects of dietary riclinoctaose on the gut microbiota of mice were evaluated. We found that the dietary riclinoctaose significantly altered intestinal microbiota with the increased growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria including Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus and decreased the abundance of pernicious bacteria such as Gammaproteobacteria. The level of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) was significantly elevated in the riclinoctaose cecum. Our results suggested that riclinoctaose as a prebiotic may have a great potential application in functional foods.
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- Lei Wang
- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Characterization and chemical modification of PLN-1, an exopolysaccharide from Phomopsis liquidambari NJUSTb1. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 253:117197. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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