Cefquinome is the only fourth-generation cephalosporin used solely for veterinary applications.In this study,we established the wild-type cut-off(CO_(WT))and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic cut-off(CO_(PD))of cefquino...Cefquinome is the only fourth-generation cephalosporin used solely for veterinary applications.In this study,we established the wild-type cut-off(CO_(WT))and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic cut-off(CO_(PD))of cefquinome against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.A total of 210 E.coli and 160 S.aureus isolates were collected from pigs in Guangdong Province between 2014 and 2018.The minimum inhibitory concentrations(MICs)were determined using a microdilution broth method.MIC_(50)and MIC_(90)were 0.06 and 0.25μg m L^(–1)for E.coli and 0.5 and 1μg m L^(–1)for S.aureus,respectively.Statistical analysis and the ECOFFinder Program showed that the CO_(WT)for cefquinome against E.coli and S.aureus were0.125 and 2μg m L^(–1),respectively.The resistance rates were 11.9%for E.coli and 6.25%for S.aureus.Based on a5000-subject Monte Carlo simulation,the CO_(PD)value for cefquinome against E.coil and S.aureus was 0.25μg m L^(–1)under the recommended dose(2 mg kg^(–1),twice a day for 3 days),confirming that infections caused by strains with MIC≤0.25μg m L^(–1)could be effectively treated.Following adjustment of the dosing regimen to 4.5 mg kg^(–1),effective treatment(>90)was achieved for S.aureus infections with MIC_(90)1μg m L^(–1).This susceptibility breakpoint determination is significant for resistant surveillance and cefquinome dosage guidance against E.coli and S.aureus in pigs.展开更多
Bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles were prepared and used to catalyze oxidation of alcohols in the poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)/CO_(2) biphasic system using O2 as the oxidant without adding any base.The catalytic activity ...Bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles were prepared and used to catalyze oxidation of alcohols in the poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)/CO_(2) biphasic system using O2 as the oxidant without adding any base.The catalytic activity of Au/Pd bimetal with different mole ratios was studied using benzyl alcohol as the substrate.It was found that bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles with Au:Pd=1:3.5 had higher catalytic activity than monometallic Au,Pd and the bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles with other molar ratios.The effect of CO_(2) pressure on the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and 1-phenylethanol in PEG/CO_(2) was investigated.It was demonstrated that CO_(2) pressure could be used to tune the conversion and selectivity of the reactions effectively.α,β-Unsaturated alcohols were also studied and found to be more reactive than benzyl alcohol and 1-phenylethanol.Recycling experiments showed that the Au/Pd/PEG/CO_(2) catalytic system could be recycled at least four times without reducing the activity.In addition,the catalytic system is clean and the products can be separated easily.展开更多
基金supported by Climate Change Response Project (NRF-2019M1A2A2065612)Brainlink Project (NRF-2022H1D3A3A01081140) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea via National Research Foundation+1 种基金by research funds from Hanhwa Solutions Chemicals (2.220990.01) and UNIST (1.190013.01)supported by the Institute for Basic Science (IBS-R019-D1)。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972733)。
文摘Cefquinome is the only fourth-generation cephalosporin used solely for veterinary applications.In this study,we established the wild-type cut-off(CO_(WT))and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic cut-off(CO_(PD))of cefquinome against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.A total of 210 E.coli and 160 S.aureus isolates were collected from pigs in Guangdong Province between 2014 and 2018.The minimum inhibitory concentrations(MICs)were determined using a microdilution broth method.MIC_(50)and MIC_(90)were 0.06 and 0.25μg m L^(–1)for E.coli and 0.5 and 1μg m L^(–1)for S.aureus,respectively.Statistical analysis and the ECOFFinder Program showed that the CO_(WT)for cefquinome against E.coli and S.aureus were0.125 and 2μg m L^(–1),respectively.The resistance rates were 11.9%for E.coli and 6.25%for S.aureus.Based on a5000-subject Monte Carlo simulation,the CO_(PD)value for cefquinome against E.coil and S.aureus was 0.25μg m L^(–1)under the recommended dose(2 mg kg^(–1),twice a day for 3 days),confirming that infections caused by strains with MIC≤0.25μg m L^(–1)could be effectively treated.Following adjustment of the dosing regimen to 4.5 mg kg^(–1),effective treatment(>90)was achieved for S.aureus infections with MIC_(90)1μg m L^(–1).This susceptibility breakpoint determination is significant for resistant surveillance and cefquinome dosage guidance against E.coli and S.aureus in pigs.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20973177 & 20932002)Ministry of Science and Technology of China (2006CB202504)Chinese Academy of Sciences (KJCX2. YW.H16) for financial supports
文摘Bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles were prepared and used to catalyze oxidation of alcohols in the poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)/CO_(2) biphasic system using O2 as the oxidant without adding any base.The catalytic activity of Au/Pd bimetal with different mole ratios was studied using benzyl alcohol as the substrate.It was found that bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles with Au:Pd=1:3.5 had higher catalytic activity than monometallic Au,Pd and the bimetallic Au/Pd nanoparticles with other molar ratios.The effect of CO_(2) pressure on the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and 1-phenylethanol in PEG/CO_(2) was investigated.It was demonstrated that CO_(2) pressure could be used to tune the conversion and selectivity of the reactions effectively.α,β-Unsaturated alcohols were also studied and found to be more reactive than benzyl alcohol and 1-phenylethanol.Recycling experiments showed that the Au/Pd/PEG/CO_(2) catalytic system could be recycled at least four times without reducing the activity.In addition,the catalytic system is clean and the products can be separated easily.
