Climate change and the growing world population leading to agriculture and food safety are global challenges facing humanity,while biosensors have long been regarded as one of the powerful tools for providing solution...Climate change and the growing world population leading to agriculture and food safety are global challenges facing humanity,while biosensors have long been regarded as one of the powerful tools for providing solutions.Biosensors can aid in sustainable agriculture by providing continuous monitoring or early detection of disease outbreaks that can be averted.It also plays an important role in monitoring food risk factors such as pesticides,veterinary medications,heavy metals,pathogens,poisons,and illegal additions.Currently,this field includes a series of reviews covering the topic,but surprisingly,there tend to focus more on a single level and ignore the role across the food value chain.In this Perspective,we emphasized on the importance of all sectors from farm to fork for developing better biosensors.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate microbial succession and metabolic dynamics during the traditional fermentation of Hongqu aged vinegar,and explore the core functional microbes closely related to the formation of flavo...This study aimed to investigate microbial succession and metabolic dynamics during the traditional fermentation of Hongqu aged vinegar,and explore the core functional microbes closely related to the formation of flavor components.Microbiome analysis demonstrated that Lactobacillus,Acetobacter,Bacillus,Enterobacter,Lactococcus,Leuconostoc and Weissella were the predominant bacterial genera,while Aspergillus piperis,Aspergillus oryzae,Monascus purpureus,Candida athensensis,C.xylopsoci,Penicillium ochrosalmoneum and Simplicillium aogashimaense were the predominant fungal species.Correlation analysis revealed that Acetobacter was positively correlated with the production of tetramethylpyrazine,acetoin and acetic acid,Lactococcus showed positive correlation with the production of 2-nonanone,2-heptanone,ethyl caprylate,ethyl caprate,1-hexanol,1-octanol and 1-octen-3-ol,C.xylopsoci and C.rugosa were positively associated with the production of diethyl malonate,2,3-butanediyl diacetate,acetoin,benzaldehyde and tetramethylpyrazine.Correspondingly,non-volatile metabolites were also detected through ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry.A variety of amino acids and functional dipeptides were identified during the traditional brewing of Hongqu aged vinegar.Correlation analysis revealed that Lactobacillus was significantly associated with DL-lactate,indolelactic acid,D-(+)-3-phenyllactic acid,pimelic acid,pregabalin and 3-aminobutanoic acid.This study is useful for understanding flavor formation mechanism and developing effective strategies for the suitable strains selection to improve the flavor quality of Hongqu aged vinegar.展开更多
Atherosclerosis(AS)is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)and a strong link with hepatic steatosis.Silver carp muscle hydrolysate(SCH)possess various beneficial activities but its effect on AS and hepatic st...Atherosclerosis(AS)is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)and a strong link with hepatic steatosis.Silver carp muscle hydrolysate(SCH)possess various beneficial activities but its effect on AS and hepatic steatosis is yet unknown.This study aimed to investigate the effects of SCH on AS lesions and hepatic steatosis using apoE-/-mice.Results showed that SCH significantly reduced the vascular AS plaques and alleviated hepatic steatosis lesions in apoE-/-mice.Consistent with this,the lipid levels both in circulation and liver were lowered by SCH.The mechanism analysis showed SCH down-regulated the expression of genes involved in lipoproteins production while up-regulated the expression of genes related to reverse cholesterol transport(RCT)in liver.Meanwhile,SCH remarkably promoted transintestinal cholesterol excretion(TICE)process in intestine,partly contributing to the reduction of blood lipids.The peptide profile data indicated LYF,HWPW,FPK,and YPR are the main peptides in SCH that play a vital role in alleviating AS lesions and hepatic steatosis.Our findings provided new knowledge for the application of SCH in ameliorating CVDs and liver diseases.展开更多
The effective intervention strategy for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)are currently limited.Herein,we attempted to evaluate the potential of L-proline(Pro),a multifunctional amino acid,in ameliorating autismlike behavi...The effective intervention strategy for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)are currently limited.Herein,we attempted to evaluate the potential of L-proline(Pro),a multifunctional amino acid,in ameliorating autismlike behaviors and clarify the molecular mechanisms involved by using the typical valproic acid(VPA)-induced mouse model of ASD.Pro significantly attenuates repetitive behaviors and social dysfunction in ASD mice.The correlation analysis revealed that the beneficial effects of Pro on autism-like behaviors are related to the modulation of gut microbiota structure and composition.The histological analysis revealed that Pro could reverse the decrease of Nissl-positive cells in the prefrontal cortex(PFC)induced by VPA exposure.RNA sequencing demonstrated that Pro can also alter the PFC transcriptomic profile distinguished by the regulation of genes involved in Parkinson disease,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,oxidative phosphorylation,and mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway.Overall,dietary Pro supplementation may be a promising intervention strategy for ASD.展开更多
HighlightsWe provide a comprehensive summary of this book for quick understanding.We highlight aptamer screening and its applications in food detection and broaden potential future directions.We provide an in-depth di...HighlightsWe provide a comprehensive summary of this book for quick understanding.We highlight aptamer screening and its applications in food detection and broaden potential future directions.We provide an in-depth discussion of strategies for tailoring aptamers to enhance their functionality for potential applications.展开更多
A fluorescence polarization immunoassay （FPIA） was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins （AFs） using an anti-aflatoxin B1 （AFB1） monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed...A fluorescence polarization immunoassay （FPIA） was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins （AFs） using an anti-aflatoxin B1 （AFB1） monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed an IC50 value of 23.33 ng/mL with a limit of detection of 13.12 ng/mL for AFB1. The cross-reactivities of AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2, AFM1, and AFM2 with the antibody were 100%, 65.7%, 143%, 23.5%, 111.4%, and 2%, respectively. The group-specificity of anti-AFB1mAb indicated that the FPIA could potentially be used in a screening method for the detection of total AFs, albeit not AFG2 and AFM2. The total time required for analyzing 96 samples in one microplate was less than 5 rain. This study demonstrates the potential usefulness of the FPIA as a rapid and simple technique for monitoring AFs.展开更多
This study investigated the aroma-active compounds and compared the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu by headspace solid-phase microextraction(HS-SPME)coupled with gas chromatography-olfact...This study investigated the aroma-active compounds and compared the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu by headspace solid-phase microextraction(HS-SPME)coupled with gas chromatography-olfactometry-mass spectrometry(GC-O-MS).A total of 54 aroma-active compounds were detected.Principal component analysis showed that JZ1,JZ2,and JZ3 were well separated from each other.JZ1 as the premium-grade Baijiu had the highest aroma intensities,concentrations.According to aroma intensities and concentrations,dimethyl trisulfide,butanoic acid,phenylacetaldehyde,2-furylmethanethiol,ethyl hexanoate,2,6-dimethylpyrazine,etc.could be potentially applied as volatile makers to distinguish the three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu as their significant difference(P<0.05)in three Baijiu samples.Roasted aroma had the significant difference(P<0.05)in three sample base on aroma profiles.Meanwhile,2-furylmethanethiol,2,6-dimethylpyrazine were related to the roasted aroma,they may be had a significant contribution to the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu.This study has provided a comprehensive understanding of the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu.展开更多
Excessive alcohol consumption(≥15 drinks per week)causes chronic diseases and multiple other health conditions.Nevertheless,alcohol beverages have been used as a vital medicine ingredient in various cultures since an...Excessive alcohol consumption(≥15 drinks per week)causes chronic diseases and multiple other health conditions.Nevertheless,alcohol beverages have been used as a vital medicine ingredient in various cultures since ancient times.A wealth of epidemiological and experimental research has shown that light-moderate alcohol consumption,regardless of beverage type,is associated with reducing cardiovascular incidence and mortality rate.Due to the disparities in raw materials,fermentation techniques,production environment,etc.,alcoholic beverages tend to possess different non-ethanol component profiles,thus resulting in varying degrees of health effects.Furthermore,bioactive compounds in alcohol are continuously discovered as well as the mechanisms underlying their cardioprotective contributions at a molecular level.This article elucidates the epidemiology of moderate alcohol consumption and various cardiovascular conditions,along with the limitations and controversies of current studies.In addition,protective effects and putative mechanisms of both ethanol and non-ethanol components of wine,beer,and Chinese Baijiu,the three most representative alcoholic beverages worldwide,are to be evaluated within the context of a rational drinking pattern.展开更多
Antimicrobial resistance is undoubtedly one of the greatest global health threats. The emergence of multidrug-resistant(MDR) Gram-positive pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), vancomyc...Antimicrobial resistance is undoubtedly one of the greatest global health threats. The emergence of multidrug-resistant(MDR) Gram-positive pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium(VRE), and β-lactamase-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, has severely limited our antibiotic arsenal. Numerous ribosome-targeting antibiotics, especially pleuromutilins, oxazolidinones, and streptogramins, are viewed as promising alternatives against aggressive MDR pathogens. In this study, we identified a new adenosine triphosphate(ATP)-binding cassete(ABC)-F family determinant, srp A, in Streptococcus suis(S. suis) by means of a comparative analysis of the whole-genome sequences of tiamulin(TIA)-resistant and TIA-sensitive bacteria. Functional cloning confirmed that the deduced gene can mediate cross-resistance to pleuromutilins, lincosamides, and streptogramin A in S. suis and S. aureus. A sequence alignment revealed that Srp A shares the highest amino acid identity with Vga(E)(36%) and shows canonical characteristics of ABC-F family members.In Srp A-ribosome docked compounds, the extended loop region of Srp A approaches the valnemulinbinding pocket in the ribosome peptidyl-transferase center and competes with bound valnemulin. A detailed mutational analysis of the loop residues confirmed that this domain is crucial for Srp A activity,as substitutions or truncations of this region affect the efficiency and specificity of antibiotic resistance.Intracellular antibiotics accumulation indicated that Srp A does not act as an efflux pump, while a ribosome binding assay supported the protective effects of Srp A on the ribosome by preventing antibiotic binding as well as displacing bound drugs. These findings clarify the mechanisms underlying resistance to ribosomal antibiotics.展开更多
Increases in the number of cases of identified genetically modified （GM） rice contamination can be traced back to the first Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed （RASFF） in 2006. In response to the lack of reliable...Increases in the number of cases of identified genetically modified （GM） rice contamination can be traced back to the first Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed （RASFF） in 2006. In response to the lack of reliable detection methods, Decision 2011/884/EU proposed that new screening methods replace Decision 2008/289/EC, to identify all possible GM rice products originating in China. However, the synergy brands （SYBR） Green real-time PCR assay proposed by Decision 2011/884/EU has been shown to lack conformity with other TaqMan methods currently in use. To evaluate the specificity and repeatability of the methods recommended in Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/EC, we collected 74 rice products originating from six countries or districts. The 74 rice samples were tested using the Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/ EC methods. The parallel use of different instruments and reagents were used for testing in parallel, and the results were analyzed statistically. To avoid the limitations of specific laboratories, eight GM organism detection laboratories in China participated in a collaborative trial. In our tests, 24.3% （18/74） of the samples tested were positive with the SYBR Green real-time PCR assay using the Decision 2011/884/EU method, but were negative with the TaqMan real-time PCR assay using the Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/EC methods. Sequencing the PCR-amplified CrylA（b/c） genes in three samples （6, 30 and 43） showed that the products consisted of primer dimers rather than the targeted sequence. The combined experimental results showed that testing for the nopaline synthase gene （NOS） of Agrobacterium tumefasciens terminator and CrylA（b/c） produced false-positive results when the Decision 2011/884/EU method was used. Because of the high rate of false-positive results, the Decision 2011/884/EU SYBR Green method to detect GM rice requires improvement.展开更多
Pyrethroids can be ingested by humans through eating contaminated oysters,which is potentially harmful to health.This study aimed to investigate the effects of raw,steaming,and roasting on cypermethrin(CP)and fenpropa...Pyrethroids can be ingested by humans through eating contaminated oysters,which is potentially harmful to health.This study aimed to investigate the effects of raw,steaming,and roasting on cypermethrin(CP)and fenpropathrin(FP)in oysters during simulated digestion.Results showed that the amount of released CP and FP was different from raw(CP:0.617μg·g−1,FP:0.266μg·g−1),steaming(CP:0.498μg·g−1,FP:0.660μg·g−1),and roasting(CP:1.186μg·g−1,FP:0.588μg·g−1)at the end of simulated digestion.The share of cis-CP and low-efficiency CP increased significantly(p<0.05),and the share of high-efficiency trans-CP did not maintain a high level for a long time during simulated digestion.The fluorimetric titration and isothermal titration calorimetry confirmed that CP and FP could spontaneously interact with oyster actin,and CP could bind with oyster actin more tightly than FP.This study reveals that cooking methods affect the binding capacity of CP and FP to oyster tissues and influence the changes of CP and FP in oysters during digestion.Furthermore,the current study provides a reference for assessing the potential harm of pyrethroids in oysters to consumers.展开更多
Objectives Benzimidazoles(BZs)are commonly used for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminth infections in veterinary clinics;however,misuse and overdosing of BZs will cause residual problems and have the potential ...Objectives Benzimidazoles(BZs)are commonly used for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminth infections in veterinary clinics;however,misuse and overdosing of BZs will cause residual problems and have the potential to damage human health through the food chain.Thus,the existence of BZs in foods needs more attention.This study aims to establish a broad-spectrum immunoassay for rapid detection and to simultaneously monitor BZs in milk.Materials and Methods Based on structure analysis,a‘zero epitope loss’strategy,which introduced a spacer arm into the imino group of the imidazole ring of albendazole,was first adopted for hapten modification to obtain an ultra-sensitive and broad-spectrum antibody.An indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(icELISA)was established for the detection of 18 BZs in milk sample with a single-step pretreatment.A quantitative structure–activity relationship model was constructed to interpret and predict the recognition.Results The antibody could recognize 20 BZs and the half-inhibitory concentrations ranged from 0.054 to 417.58 ng/mL,the limits of detection of icELISA ranged from 0.4 to 89.4 ng/mL,and the mean recovery rates ranged from 76.49%to 120.40%,with a coefficient of variation<20%.Substituent R1 of BZs was considered to be the main influencing factor for recognition,and the comparative molecular field analysis model(q2=0.724,r2=0.998)was finally chosen for further prediction.Conclusions The results indicated that the established icELISA could simultaneously identify 18 BZs,with good accuracy and precision,which was suitable for rapid detection of BZs in milk.展开更多
The excellent adsorption and rapid separation capabilities of magnetic MOFs make them desirable pretreatment materials for solid substrates.In this study,magnetic ZIF-8(mZIF-8)was synthesized in situ by a one-step met...The excellent adsorption and rapid separation capabilities of magnetic MOFs make them desirable pretreatment materials for solid substrates.In this study,magnetic ZIF-8(mZIF-8)was synthesized in situ by a one-step method in the aqueous solution of magnetic beads.Isothermal adsorption verified that the maximum adsorption capacity of(011)crystal-exposed rhombic dodecahedral ZIF-8 for chloramphenicol was up to 128.31 mg/g(mZIF-8=67.18 mg/g).Kinetic adsorption revealed that the type of ZIF-8/mZIF-8 adsorption on chloramphenicol belongs to the pseudo-secondary adsorption kinetics of chemical monomolecular layers.Characterization by FTIR,XPS,and XRD revealed that mZIF-8 interacts with chloramphenicol mainly byπ-πelectron stacking,electrostatic attraction,and hydrogen bonding interaction.ELISA confirmed that chloramphenicol remained antigenically active after adsorption by mZIF-8.The adsorption and separation of chloramphenicol residues in chicken and egg were completed by mZIF-8 within 20 min.mZIF-8 can be used directly for elution-free ELISA after the adsorption of chloramphenicol.The limits of detection(IC10)of the mZIF-8+ELISA in chicken and eggs were 1.18 ng/mL and 0.64 ng/mL,respectively.mZIF-8 is expected to be used as a magnetic solid-phase extraction material for the rapid pretreatment of antibiotic residues in other complex solid matrices.展开更多
Tropane alkaloids(TAs)are a kind of plant secondary metabolite that mainly originate from Solanaceae.They have potent anticholinergic activity,and are well-known anticholinergic drugs,but have also been reported as pl...Tropane alkaloids(TAs)are a kind of plant secondary metabolite that mainly originate from Solanaceae.They have potent anticholinergic activity,and are well-known anticholinergic drugs,but have also been reported as plant toxins.Many studies have been conducted on TAs,but no scientometric research has been performed.This study aimed to expound the knowledge network and development of the feld of TAs and predict the emerging development topics based on bibliometrics.In particular,this research combined VOSviewer and CiteSpace for visualization and covered 1,298 related scientifc publications(1953–2022).The research on TAs is rapidly developing,with the participation of 86 countries,1,129 research institutions,and 4,087 researchers.China,the University of Geneva,and P.Christen are the most productive country,institution,and researcher,respectively.Currently,the main research topics on TAs include biosynthesis,in vitro synthesis,chemical synthesis,and determination methods.Since 2018,the monitoring of TAs in food related to human health has shown citation burst characteristics,which is considered an emerging development trend in the future.The fndings of this study will enable researchers to quickly tap into the knowledge background/structure of TAs from massive data to provide a reference for further research.展开更多
Objectives:Investigating the element profiles of Be,Al,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,As,Se,Rb,Sr,Ag,Cd,Cs,La,Pr,Nd,Sm,Eu,Gd,Pb,Th,and U of Baijiu(Chinese liquors),and setting up their classification according to geographical...Objectives:Investigating the element profiles of Be,Al,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,As,Se,Rb,Sr,Ag,Cd,Cs,La,Pr,Nd,Sm,Eu,Gd,Pb,Th,and U of Baijiu(Chinese liquors),and setting up their classification according to geographical origin.Materials and Methods:Twenty-eight Chinese liquors from Shandong,Guizhou,and Sichuan provinces were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with the aid of matrix matching,online internal calibration,and direct injection to determine the concentrations of the aforementioned 26 elements.Multivariate statistical analysis,based on the contents of elements in the liquors,was applied to differentiate the liquors from different origins.Results:Both the cluster analysis based on 11 elements and the discriminant analysis based on 5 elements can separate the liquors of Shandong Province from others.A leave-one-out cross test of the discriminant analysis data resulted in 100 per cent accuracy regarding the recognition ability and prediction ability for the liquors from Shandong Province,and an overall 75.0 per cent accuracy of its prediction for all the 28 total liquors.Limitations:The liquors of Guizhou and Sichuan provinces can not be differentiated successfully.Conclusions:The liquors produced in Shandong Province can be differentiated in a great extent from Guizhou and Sichuan provinces based on the multivariate statistical analysis of the concentration of elements in liquors,while those of Guizhou and Sichuan provinces can not be differentiated successfully due to their geographical adjacency.展开更多
Maintainance of sulfomucin is a key end point in the treatment of diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).However,the mechanisms underlying the microbial sense to sulfomucin are poorly understood,and to date,ther...Maintainance of sulfomucin is a key end point in the treatment of diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).However,the mechanisms underlying the microbial sense to sulfomucin are poorly understood,and to date,there are no therapies targeting the secretion and maturation of sulfomucin in IBD.Herein,we biosynthesized poly-β-hydroxybutyrate(PHB)and found that PHB could alleviate inflammation caused by diarrhea and colitis by enhancing the differentiation of sulfomucin.Microbiota transplantation and clearance together demonstrate that PHB promoting sulfomucin is mediated by Lactobacillus johnsonii(L.johnsonii).Further studies revealed that PHB provides a favorable niche for L.johnsonii biofilm formation to resist disturbance and support its growth.L.johnsonii-biofilm alleviates colitis by regulating fucose residues to promote goblet cell differentiation and subsequent sulfomucin maturation.Importantly,PHB alleviates colitis by enhancing sulfomucin secretion and maturation in a L.johnsonii-dependent manner.PHB represents a class of guardians,acting as a safe probiotic-biofilm delivery system that significantly promotes probiotic proliferation.Altogether,this study adds weight to the possible role of probiotics and functional materials in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.The application of PHB and biofilm self-coating L.johnsonii carries high translational potential and may be of clinical relevance.展开更多
There is increasing interest in the utilization of tartary buckwheat(TB)for making various fermented foods due to its unique starch structure and functional features.However,studies on Daqu starter produced with TB as...There is increasing interest in the utilization of tartary buckwheat(TB)for making various fermented foods due to its unique starch structure and functional features.However,studies on Daqu starter produced with TB as a raw material are lacking.This study aimed to compare the differences between conventional low-temperature Daqu(NDQ;65%barley and 35%pea)and Daqu made with TB(BDQ;55%barley,30%pea,and 15%TB)in physicochemical properties,microbial communities,and volatile and nonvolatile metabolites.Compared with NDQ,BDQ exhibited higher saccharifying power,liquefying power,acid protease activity,and lower pH value.High-throughput sequencing revealed that the microbial community structure of NDQ and BDQ had significant differences.NDQ were enriched in Kroppenstedtia,Bacillus,Saccharomycopsis,Issatchenkia,Cladosporium,and Aspergillus,while BDQ were dominated by Kroppenstedtia,Comamonas,Pseudomonas,Acinetobacter,Rhizopus,and Saccharomycopsis.There were notable distinctions in volatile and nonvolatile metabolomic profiles between NDQ and BDQ.The physicochemical differences between NDQ and BDQ were driven by their different microbiota,which also led to the inconsistency of their metabolite profiles.The bacterial community was significantly correlated with pH and acid protease activity,whereas the fungal community was only strongly correlated with saccharifying power.In addition,the correlation network demonstrated that the resident dominant microbes in Daqu had strong connections to numerous important volatile and nonvolatile compounds.This study provided a detailed insight into the microbiome characteristics that differ between the NDQ and BDQ,and it can be helpful to develop a TB-based starter applied in making traditional fermented foods.展开更多
Single-atom catalyst(SAC)is one of the newest catalysts,and attracts people’s wide attention in cancer therapy based on their characteristics of maximum specific catalytic activity and high stability.We designed and ...Single-atom catalyst(SAC)is one of the newest catalysts,and attracts people’s wide attention in cancer therapy based on their characteristics of maximum specific catalytic activity and high stability.We designed and synthesized a Fe-N decorated graphene nanosheet(Fe-N5/GN SAC)with the coordination number of five.Through enzymology and theoretical calculations,the Fe-N5/GN SAC has outstanding intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic activity due to single-atom Fe site with five-N-coordination structure.We explored its potential on lung cancer therapy,and found that it could kill human lung adenocarcinoma cells(A549)by decomposing hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))into toxic reactive oxygen species(ROS)under acidic microenvironment in threedimensional(3D)lung cancer cell model.Our study demonstrates a promising application of SAC with highly efficient single-atom catalytic sites for cancer treatment.展开更多
Monascus-fermented red mold rice(RMR)has excellent physiological efficacy on lipid metabolism and liver function.This study investigated the ameliorative effects of monascin(MS)from RMR on alcoholic liver injury(ALI)i...Monascus-fermented red mold rice(RMR)has excellent physiological efficacy on lipid metabolism and liver function.This study investigated the ameliorative effects of monascin(MS)from RMR on alcoholic liver injury(ALI)in mice,and further illustrated its mechanism of action.Results indicated that dietary MS intervention obviously ameliorated lipid metabolism and liver function in mice with over-drinking.In addition,MS intervention alleviated alcohol-induced oxidative stress in the liver by reducing the hepatic activities of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and hepatic levels of malondialdehyde(MDA),increasing the hepatic activities of catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH)and hepatic levels of glutathione(GSH).16S rRNA amplicon sequencing showed that excessive drinking had a significant effect on the composition of the gut microbiota in mice.MS intervention was beneficial to ameliorate intestinal microbiota dysbiosis by elevating the proportion of Lactobacillus,Lachnospiraceae_UCG-006,Coriobacteriales,etc.,but decreasing the proportion of Staphylococcus,Muribaculaceae,Desulfovibrionaceae,etc.Additionally,correlation analysis indicated that the key intestinal bacterial taxa intervened by MS were closely related to some biochemical indicators of lipid metabolism,liver function and oxidative stress.Moreover,liver metabolomics analysis revealed that dietary MS supplementation significantly regulated the levels of liver metabolites involved in taurine and hypotaurine metabolism,riboflavin metabolism,and purine metabolism,etc.Furthermore,MS intervention regulated gene transcription and protein expression associated with lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in the liver.In short,these findings suggest that MS mitigates alcohol-induced hepatic oxidative damage through modulating the intestinal microbiome and liver metabolic pathway,and thus can be served as a functional component to prevent alcoholic liver disease.展开更多
Three immunizing haptens of bisphenol A(BPA), including two new haptens, were used to produce highly sensitive and specific polyclonal antibodies. The spacer arms of haptens for coupling to the protein carrier were lo...Three immunizing haptens of bisphenol A(BPA), including two new haptens, were used to produce highly sensitive and specific polyclonal antibodies. The spacer arms of haptens for coupling to the protein carrier were located at different positions in BPA, and different length spacer arms were tested. Highly sensitive polyclonal antibodies were obtained and characterized using indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ic ELISA). Under optimized conditions, the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50) value of the best polyclonal antibody was 2.1 mg·L^(-1), based on coating heterogeneous antigens, and this optimal polyclonal antibody was highly sensitive toward BPA and displayed negligible crossreactivity with bisphenol B and bisphenol E. A sensitive ic ELISA method utilizing the polyclonal antibody was developed for the determination of BPA in milk. In spiked samples(5, 10 and 20 mg·L^(-1)), the recovery ranged from 80% to 102% with a coefficient of variation(CV) value below 15.8%. The limit of detection of ic ELISA was1.95 mg·L^(-1). These results indicate that the ic ELISA method is suitable for the detection of BPA in milk.展开更多
基金supported by funding from the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32001787)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University.
文摘Climate change and the growing world population leading to agriculture and food safety are global challenges facing humanity,while biosensors have long been regarded as one of the powerful tools for providing solutions.Biosensors can aid in sustainable agriculture by providing continuous monitoring or early detection of disease outbreaks that can be averted.It also plays an important role in monitoring food risk factors such as pesticides,veterinary medications,heavy metals,pathogens,poisons,and illegal additions.Currently,this field includes a series of reviews covering the topic,but surprisingly,there tend to focus more on a single level and ignore the role across the food value chain.In this Perspective,we emphasized on the importance of all sectors from farm to fork for developing better biosensors.
基金funded by Outstanding Talent of“Qishan Scholar”of Fuzhou University of China(GXRC21049)the Open Project Program of the Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety,Beijing Technology and Business University(BTBU)(FQS-201802,FQS-202008).
文摘This study aimed to investigate microbial succession and metabolic dynamics during the traditional fermentation of Hongqu aged vinegar,and explore the core functional microbes closely related to the formation of flavor components.Microbiome analysis demonstrated that Lactobacillus,Acetobacter,Bacillus,Enterobacter,Lactococcus,Leuconostoc and Weissella were the predominant bacterial genera,while Aspergillus piperis,Aspergillus oryzae,Monascus purpureus,Candida athensensis,C.xylopsoci,Penicillium ochrosalmoneum and Simplicillium aogashimaense were the predominant fungal species.Correlation analysis revealed that Acetobacter was positively correlated with the production of tetramethylpyrazine,acetoin and acetic acid,Lactococcus showed positive correlation with the production of 2-nonanone,2-heptanone,ethyl caprylate,ethyl caprate,1-hexanol,1-octanol and 1-octen-3-ol,C.xylopsoci and C.rugosa were positively associated with the production of diethyl malonate,2,3-butanediyl diacetate,acetoin,benzaldehyde and tetramethylpyrazine.Correspondingly,non-volatile metabolites were also detected through ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry.A variety of amino acids and functional dipeptides were identified during the traditional brewing of Hongqu aged vinegar.Correlation analysis revealed that Lactobacillus was significantly associated with DL-lactate,indolelactic acid,D-(+)-3-phenyllactic acid,pimelic acid,pregabalin and 3-aminobutanoic acid.This study is useful for understanding flavor formation mechanism and developing effective strategies for the suitable strains selection to improve the flavor quality of Hongqu aged vinegar.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-45),Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20240918)the“Green Yangzhou Golden Phoenix”funding of Yangzhou(137013478).
文摘Atherosclerosis(AS)is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)and a strong link with hepatic steatosis.Silver carp muscle hydrolysate(SCH)possess various beneficial activities but its effect on AS and hepatic steatosis is yet unknown.This study aimed to investigate the effects of SCH on AS lesions and hepatic steatosis using apoE-/-mice.Results showed that SCH significantly reduced the vascular AS plaques and alleviated hepatic steatosis lesions in apoE-/-mice.Consistent with this,the lipid levels both in circulation and liver were lowered by SCH.The mechanism analysis showed SCH down-regulated the expression of genes involved in lipoproteins production while up-regulated the expression of genes related to reverse cholesterol transport(RCT)in liver.Meanwhile,SCH remarkably promoted transintestinal cholesterol excretion(TICE)process in intestine,partly contributing to the reduction of blood lipids.The peptide profile data indicated LYF,HWPW,FPK,and YPR are the main peptides in SCH that play a vital role in alleviating AS lesions and hepatic steatosis.Our findings provided new knowledge for the application of SCH in ameliorating CVDs and liver diseases.
基金supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation(7222249).
文摘The effective intervention strategy for autism spectrum disorder(ASD)are currently limited.Herein,we attempted to evaluate the potential of L-proline(Pro),a multifunctional amino acid,in ameliorating autismlike behaviors and clarify the molecular mechanisms involved by using the typical valproic acid(VPA)-induced mouse model of ASD.Pro significantly attenuates repetitive behaviors and social dysfunction in ASD mice.The correlation analysis revealed that the beneficial effects of Pro on autism-like behaviors are related to the modulation of gut microbiota structure and composition.The histological analysis revealed that Pro could reverse the decrease of Nissl-positive cells in the prefrontal cortex(PFC)induced by VPA exposure.RNA sequencing demonstrated that Pro can also alter the PFC transcriptomic profile distinguished by the regulation of genes involved in Parkinson disease,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,oxidative phosphorylation,and mitogen activated protein kinase signaling pathway.Overall,dietary Pro supplementation may be a promising intervention strategy for ASD.
基金supported by the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by Bast(No.BYESS2022133)2115 Talent Training Plan of China Agricultural University(No.00109012).
文摘HighlightsWe provide a comprehensive summary of this book for quick understanding.We highlight aptamer screening and its applications in food detection and broaden potential future directions.We provide an in-depth discussion of strategies for tailoring aptamers to enhance their functionality for potential applications.
基金supported by grants from the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of China(2009DFA32330)the Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest(No.201203040)
文摘A fluorescence polarization immunoassay （FPIA） was developed for the analysis ofaflatoxins （AFs） using an anti-aflatoxin B1 （AFB1） monoclonal antibody and a novel fluorescein-labeled AFB1 tracer. The FPIA showed an IC50 value of 23.33 ng/mL with a limit of detection of 13.12 ng/mL for AFB1. The cross-reactivities of AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2, AFM1, and AFM2 with the antibody were 100%, 65.7%, 143%, 23.5%, 111.4%, and 2%, respectively. The group-specificity of anti-AFB1mAb indicated that the FPIA could potentially be used in a screening method for the detection of total AFs, albeit not AFG2 and AFM2. The total time required for analyzing 96 samples in one microplate was less than 5 rain. This study demonstrates the potential usefulness of the FPIA as a rapid and simple technique for monitoring AFs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172340)
文摘This study investigated the aroma-active compounds and compared the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu by headspace solid-phase microextraction(HS-SPME)coupled with gas chromatography-olfactometry-mass spectrometry(GC-O-MS).A total of 54 aroma-active compounds were detected.Principal component analysis showed that JZ1,JZ2,and JZ3 were well separated from each other.JZ1 as the premium-grade Baijiu had the highest aroma intensities,concentrations.According to aroma intensities and concentrations,dimethyl trisulfide,butanoic acid,phenylacetaldehyde,2-furylmethanethiol,ethyl hexanoate,2,6-dimethylpyrazine,etc.could be potentially applied as volatile makers to distinguish the three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu as their significant difference(P<0.05)in three Baijiu samples.Roasted aroma had the significant difference(P<0.05)in three sample base on aroma profiles.Meanwhile,2-furylmethanethiol,2,6-dimethylpyrazine were related to the roasted aroma,they may be had a significant contribution to the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu.This study has provided a comprehensive understanding of the differences of three different grades of sesame-flavor Baijiu.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of P.R. China (No.31972193)the Science and Technology Program of Tibet Autonomous Region,China(XZ202001ZY0017N)
文摘Excessive alcohol consumption(≥15 drinks per week)causes chronic diseases and multiple other health conditions.Nevertheless,alcohol beverages have been used as a vital medicine ingredient in various cultures since ancient times.A wealth of epidemiological and experimental research has shown that light-moderate alcohol consumption,regardless of beverage type,is associated with reducing cardiovascular incidence and mortality rate.Due to the disparities in raw materials,fermentation techniques,production environment,etc.,alcoholic beverages tend to possess different non-ethanol component profiles,thus resulting in varying degrees of health effects.Furthermore,bioactive compounds in alcohol are continuously discovered as well as the mechanisms underlying their cardioprotective contributions at a molecular level.This article elucidates the epidemiology of moderate alcohol consumption and various cardiovascular conditions,along with the limitations and controversies of current studies.In addition,protective effects and putative mechanisms of both ethanol and non-ethanol components of wine,beer,and Chinese Baijiu,the three most representative alcoholic beverages worldwide,are to be evaluated within the context of a rational drinking pattern.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0501304 and 2016YFD0501305)supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31722057)
文摘Antimicrobial resistance is undoubtedly one of the greatest global health threats. The emergence of multidrug-resistant(MDR) Gram-positive pathogens, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium(VRE), and β-lactamase-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, has severely limited our antibiotic arsenal. Numerous ribosome-targeting antibiotics, especially pleuromutilins, oxazolidinones, and streptogramins, are viewed as promising alternatives against aggressive MDR pathogens. In this study, we identified a new adenosine triphosphate(ATP)-binding cassete(ABC)-F family determinant, srp A, in Streptococcus suis(S. suis) by means of a comparative analysis of the whole-genome sequences of tiamulin(TIA)-resistant and TIA-sensitive bacteria. Functional cloning confirmed that the deduced gene can mediate cross-resistance to pleuromutilins, lincosamides, and streptogramin A in S. suis and S. aureus. A sequence alignment revealed that Srp A shares the highest amino acid identity with Vga(E)(36%) and shows canonical characteristics of ABC-F family members.In Srp A-ribosome docked compounds, the extended loop region of Srp A approaches the valnemulinbinding pocket in the ribosome peptidyl-transferase center and competes with bound valnemulin. A detailed mutational analysis of the loop residues confirmed that this domain is crucial for Srp A activity,as substitutions or truncations of this region affect the efficiency and specificity of antibiotic resistance.Intracellular antibiotics accumulation indicated that Srp A does not act as an efflux pump, while a ribosome binding assay supported the protective effects of Srp A on the ribosome by preventing antibiotic binding as well as displacing bound drugs. These findings clarify the mechanisms underlying resistance to ribosomal antibiotics.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of Yangtze River Delta,China (16395810100)the National Transgenic Major Project,China (2012ZX080110031)the Special Subject of Shanghai Technical Barriers to Trade,China (13TBT001)
文摘Increases in the number of cases of identified genetically modified （GM） rice contamination can be traced back to the first Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed （RASFF） in 2006. In response to the lack of reliable detection methods, Decision 2011/884/EU proposed that new screening methods replace Decision 2008/289/EC, to identify all possible GM rice products originating in China. However, the synergy brands （SYBR） Green real-time PCR assay proposed by Decision 2011/884/EU has been shown to lack conformity with other TaqMan methods currently in use. To evaluate the specificity and repeatability of the methods recommended in Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/EC, we collected 74 rice products originating from six countries or districts. The 74 rice samples were tested using the Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/ EC methods. The parallel use of different instruments and reagents were used for testing in parallel, and the results were analyzed statistically. To avoid the limitations of specific laboratories, eight GM organism detection laboratories in China participated in a collaborative trial. In our tests, 24.3% （18/74） of the samples tested were positive with the SYBR Green real-time PCR assay using the Decision 2011/884/EU method, but were negative with the TaqMan real-time PCR assay using the Decision 2011/884/EU and Decision 2008/289/EC methods. Sequencing the PCR-amplified CrylA（b/c） genes in three samples （6, 30 and 43） showed that the products consisted of primer dimers rather than the targeted sequence. The combined experimental results showed that testing for the nopaline synthase gene （NOS） of Agrobacterium tumefasciens terminator and CrylA（b/c） produced false-positive results when the Decision 2011/884/EU method was used. Because of the high rate of false-positive results, the Decision 2011/884/EU SYBR Green method to detect GM rice requires improvement.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFD0901704).
文摘Pyrethroids can be ingested by humans through eating contaminated oysters,which is potentially harmful to health.This study aimed to investigate the effects of raw,steaming,and roasting on cypermethrin(CP)and fenpropathrin(FP)in oysters during simulated digestion.Results showed that the amount of released CP and FP was different from raw(CP:0.617μg·g−1,FP:0.266μg·g−1),steaming(CP:0.498μg·g−1,FP:0.660μg·g−1),and roasting(CP:1.186μg·g−1,FP:0.588μg·g−1)at the end of simulated digestion.The share of cis-CP and low-efficiency CP increased significantly(p<0.05),and the share of high-efficiency trans-CP did not maintain a high level for a long time during simulated digestion.The fluorimetric titration and isothermal titration calorimetry confirmed that CP and FP could spontaneously interact with oyster actin,and CP could bind with oyster actin more tightly than FP.This study reveals that cooking methods affect the binding capacity of CP and FP to oyster tissues and influence the changes of CP and FP in oysters during digestion.Furthermore,the current study provides a reference for assessing the potential harm of pyrethroids in oysters to consumers.
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(No.2020YFF01014605).
文摘Objectives Benzimidazoles(BZs)are commonly used for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminth infections in veterinary clinics;however,misuse and overdosing of BZs will cause residual problems and have the potential to damage human health through the food chain.Thus,the existence of BZs in foods needs more attention.This study aims to establish a broad-spectrum immunoassay for rapid detection and to simultaneously monitor BZs in milk.Materials and Methods Based on structure analysis,a‘zero epitope loss’strategy,which introduced a spacer arm into the imino group of the imidazole ring of albendazole,was first adopted for hapten modification to obtain an ultra-sensitive and broad-spectrum antibody.An indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(icELISA)was established for the detection of 18 BZs in milk sample with a single-step pretreatment.A quantitative structure–activity relationship model was constructed to interpret and predict the recognition.Results The antibody could recognize 20 BZs and the half-inhibitory concentrations ranged from 0.054 to 417.58 ng/mL,the limits of detection of icELISA ranged from 0.4 to 89.4 ng/mL,and the mean recovery rates ranged from 76.49%to 120.40%,with a coefficient of variation<20%.Substituent R1 of BZs was considered to be the main influencing factor for recognition,and the comparative molecular field analysis model(q2=0.724,r2=0.998)was finally chosen for further prediction.Conclusions The results indicated that the established icELISA could simultaneously identify 18 BZs,with good accuracy and precision,which was suitable for rapid detection of BZs in milk.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFF01014605).
文摘The excellent adsorption and rapid separation capabilities of magnetic MOFs make them desirable pretreatment materials for solid substrates.In this study,magnetic ZIF-8(mZIF-8)was synthesized in situ by a one-step method in the aqueous solution of magnetic beads.Isothermal adsorption verified that the maximum adsorption capacity of(011)crystal-exposed rhombic dodecahedral ZIF-8 for chloramphenicol was up to 128.31 mg/g(mZIF-8=67.18 mg/g).Kinetic adsorption revealed that the type of ZIF-8/mZIF-8 adsorption on chloramphenicol belongs to the pseudo-secondary adsorption kinetics of chemical monomolecular layers.Characterization by FTIR,XPS,and XRD revealed that mZIF-8 interacts with chloramphenicol mainly byπ-πelectron stacking,electrostatic attraction,and hydrogen bonding interaction.ELISA confirmed that chloramphenicol remained antigenically active after adsorption by mZIF-8.The adsorption and separation of chloramphenicol residues in chicken and egg were completed by mZIF-8 within 20 min.mZIF-8 can be used directly for elution-free ELISA after the adsorption of chloramphenicol.The limits of detection(IC10)of the mZIF-8+ELISA in chicken and eggs were 1.18 ng/mL and 0.64 ng/mL,respectively.mZIF-8 is expected to be used as a magnetic solid-phase extraction material for the rapid pretreatment of antibiotic residues in other complex solid matrices.
基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(No.2020YFF01014605).
文摘Tropane alkaloids(TAs)are a kind of plant secondary metabolite that mainly originate from Solanaceae.They have potent anticholinergic activity,and are well-known anticholinergic drugs,but have also been reported as plant toxins.Many studies have been conducted on TAs,but no scientometric research has been performed.This study aimed to expound the knowledge network and development of the feld of TAs and predict the emerging development topics based on bibliometrics.In particular,this research combined VOSviewer and CiteSpace for visualization and covered 1,298 related scientifc publications(1953–2022).The research on TAs is rapidly developing,with the participation of 86 countries,1,129 research institutions,and 4,087 researchers.China,the University of Geneva,and P.Christen are the most productive country,institution,and researcher,respectively.Currently,the main research topics on TAs include biosynthesis,in vitro synthesis,chemical synthesis,and determination methods.Since 2018,the monitoring of TAs in food related to human health has shown citation burst characteristics,which is considered an emerging development trend in the future.The fndings of this study will enable researchers to quickly tap into the knowledge background/structure of TAs from massive data to provide a reference for further research.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFD0400500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31601556)Beijing Natural Science Foundation Program and Scientific Research Key Program of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education(KZ201410011015).
文摘Objectives:Investigating the element profiles of Be,Al,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn,As,Se,Rb,Sr,Ag,Cd,Cs,La,Pr,Nd,Sm,Eu,Gd,Pb,Th,and U of Baijiu(Chinese liquors),and setting up their classification according to geographical origin.Materials and Methods:Twenty-eight Chinese liquors from Shandong,Guizhou,and Sichuan provinces were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry with the aid of matrix matching,online internal calibration,and direct injection to determine the concentrations of the aforementioned 26 elements.Multivariate statistical analysis,based on the contents of elements in the liquors,was applied to differentiate the liquors from different origins.Results:Both the cluster analysis based on 11 elements and the discriminant analysis based on 5 elements can separate the liquors of Shandong Province from others.A leave-one-out cross test of the discriminant analysis data resulted in 100 per cent accuracy regarding the recognition ability and prediction ability for the liquors from Shandong Province,and an overall 75.0 per cent accuracy of its prediction for all the 28 total liquors.Limitations:The liquors of Guizhou and Sichuan provinces can not be differentiated successfully.Conclusions:The liquors produced in Shandong Province can be differentiated in a great extent from Guizhou and Sichuan provinces based on the multivariate statistical analysis of the concentration of elements in liquors,while those of Guizhou and Sichuan provinces can not be differentiated successfully due to their geographical adjacency.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1300400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31930106 and 31829004)+3 种基金the Chinese Universities Scientific Fund(2022TC033)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University(1041-00109019)the Henan Province Public Benefit Research Foundation(201300111200-05)the 111 Project(B16044)。
文摘Maintainance of sulfomucin is a key end point in the treatment of diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).However,the mechanisms underlying the microbial sense to sulfomucin are poorly understood,and to date,there are no therapies targeting the secretion and maturation of sulfomucin in IBD.Herein,we biosynthesized poly-β-hydroxybutyrate(PHB)and found that PHB could alleviate inflammation caused by diarrhea and colitis by enhancing the differentiation of sulfomucin.Microbiota transplantation and clearance together demonstrate that PHB promoting sulfomucin is mediated by Lactobacillus johnsonii(L.johnsonii).Further studies revealed that PHB provides a favorable niche for L.johnsonii biofilm formation to resist disturbance and support its growth.L.johnsonii-biofilm alleviates colitis by regulating fucose residues to promote goblet cell differentiation and subsequent sulfomucin maturation.Importantly,PHB alleviates colitis by enhancing sulfomucin secretion and maturation in a L.johnsonii-dependent manner.PHB represents a class of guardians,acting as a safe probiotic-biofilm delivery system that significantly promotes probiotic proliferation.Altogether,this study adds weight to the possible role of probiotics and functional materials in the treatment of intestinal inflammation.The application of PHB and biofilm self-coating L.johnsonii carries high translational potential and may be of clinical relevance.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31972975).
文摘There is increasing interest in the utilization of tartary buckwheat(TB)for making various fermented foods due to its unique starch structure and functional features.However,studies on Daqu starter produced with TB as a raw material are lacking.This study aimed to compare the differences between conventional low-temperature Daqu(NDQ;65%barley and 35%pea)and Daqu made with TB(BDQ;55%barley,30%pea,and 15%TB)in physicochemical properties,microbial communities,and volatile and nonvolatile metabolites.Compared with NDQ,BDQ exhibited higher saccharifying power,liquefying power,acid protease activity,and lower pH value.High-throughput sequencing revealed that the microbial community structure of NDQ and BDQ had significant differences.NDQ were enriched in Kroppenstedtia,Bacillus,Saccharomycopsis,Issatchenkia,Cladosporium,and Aspergillus,while BDQ were dominated by Kroppenstedtia,Comamonas,Pseudomonas,Acinetobacter,Rhizopus,and Saccharomycopsis.There were notable distinctions in volatile and nonvolatile metabolomic profiles between NDQ and BDQ.The physicochemical differences between NDQ and BDQ were driven by their different microbiota,which also led to the inconsistency of their metabolite profiles.The bacterial community was significantly correlated with pH and acid protease activity,whereas the fungal community was only strongly correlated with saccharifying power.In addition,the correlation network demonstrated that the resident dominant microbes in Daqu had strong connections to numerous important volatile and nonvolatile compounds.This study provided a detailed insight into the microbiome characteristics that differ between the NDQ and BDQ,and it can be helpful to develop a TB-based starter applied in making traditional fermented foods.
基金N.C.would like to acknowledge the support the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural UniversityThis research used resources of the Advanced Photon Source,a U.S.Department of Energy(DOE)Office of Science User Facility,operated for the DOE Office of Science by Argonne National Laboratory under Contract No.DE-AC02-06CH11357.
文摘Single-atom catalyst(SAC)is one of the newest catalysts,and attracts people’s wide attention in cancer therapy based on their characteristics of maximum specific catalytic activity and high stability.We designed and synthesized a Fe-N decorated graphene nanosheet(Fe-N5/GN SAC)with the coordination number of five.Through enzymology and theoretical calculations,the Fe-N5/GN SAC has outstanding intrinsic peroxidase-like catalytic activity due to single-atom Fe site with five-N-coordination structure.We explored its potential on lung cancer therapy,and found that it could kill human lung adenocarcinoma cells(A549)by decomposing hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))into toxic reactive oxygen species(ROS)under acidic microenvironment in threedimensional(3D)lung cancer cell model.Our study demonstrates a promising application of SAC with highly efficient single-atom catalytic sites for cancer treatment.
基金supported by“Qishan Scholar”Scientific Research Fund from Fuzhou University,China(GXRC21049)Fujian Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China(2020R1032004)+1 种基金“Elite talent”Project from Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(YC20210007)Metabolomics analysis was assisted by Biotree Biotech Co.,Ltd.(Shanghai,China).
文摘Monascus-fermented red mold rice(RMR)has excellent physiological efficacy on lipid metabolism and liver function.This study investigated the ameliorative effects of monascin(MS)from RMR on alcoholic liver injury(ALI)in mice,and further illustrated its mechanism of action.Results indicated that dietary MS intervention obviously ameliorated lipid metabolism and liver function in mice with over-drinking.In addition,MS intervention alleviated alcohol-induced oxidative stress in the liver by reducing the hepatic activities of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and hepatic levels of malondialdehyde(MDA),increasing the hepatic activities of catalase(CAT),superoxide dismutase(SOD),alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH)and hepatic levels of glutathione(GSH).16S rRNA amplicon sequencing showed that excessive drinking had a significant effect on the composition of the gut microbiota in mice.MS intervention was beneficial to ameliorate intestinal microbiota dysbiosis by elevating the proportion of Lactobacillus,Lachnospiraceae_UCG-006,Coriobacteriales,etc.,but decreasing the proportion of Staphylococcus,Muribaculaceae,Desulfovibrionaceae,etc.Additionally,correlation analysis indicated that the key intestinal bacterial taxa intervened by MS were closely related to some biochemical indicators of lipid metabolism,liver function and oxidative stress.Moreover,liver metabolomics analysis revealed that dietary MS supplementation significantly regulated the levels of liver metabolites involved in taurine and hypotaurine metabolism,riboflavin metabolism,and purine metabolism,etc.Furthermore,MS intervention regulated gene transcription and protein expression associated with lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in the liver.In short,these findings suggest that MS mitigates alcohol-induced hepatic oxidative damage through modulating the intestinal microbiome and liver metabolic pathway,and thus can be served as a functional component to prevent alcoholic liver disease.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31622057)
文摘Three immunizing haptens of bisphenol A(BPA), including two new haptens, were used to produce highly sensitive and specific polyclonal antibodies. The spacer arms of haptens for coupling to the protein carrier were located at different positions in BPA, and different length spacer arms were tested. Highly sensitive polyclonal antibodies were obtained and characterized using indirect competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ic ELISA). Under optimized conditions, the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50) value of the best polyclonal antibody was 2.1 mg·L^(-1), based on coating heterogeneous antigens, and this optimal polyclonal antibody was highly sensitive toward BPA and displayed negligible crossreactivity with bisphenol B and bisphenol E. A sensitive ic ELISA method utilizing the polyclonal antibody was developed for the determination of BPA in milk. In spiked samples(5, 10 and 20 mg·L^(-1)), the recovery ranged from 80% to 102% with a coefficient of variation(CV) value below 15.8%. The limit of detection of ic ELISA was1.95 mg·L^(-1). These results indicate that the ic ELISA method is suitable for the detection of BPA in milk.
