In this study,three-dimensional porous magnesium ferrite/titanium dioxide/reduced graphene oxide(Mg Fe_2O_(4)-GM/TiO_(2)/rGO(MGTG))was successfully synthesized via green and hydrothermal-supported co-precipitation met...In this study,three-dimensional porous magnesium ferrite/titanium dioxide/reduced graphene oxide(Mg Fe_2O_(4)-GM/TiO_(2)/rGO(MGTG))was successfully synthesized via green and hydrothermal-supported co-precipitation methods using the extract of Garcinia mangostana(G.mangostana)as a reducing agent.The characterization results indicate the successful formation of the nano/micro Mg Fe_(2)O_(4)(MFO)and TiO_(2) on the structure of the reduced graphene oxide(rGO),which can also act as efficient support,alleviating the agglomeration of the nano/micro MFO and TiO_(2).The synergic effects of the adsorption and photodegradation activity of the material were investigated according to the removal of crystal violet(CV)under ultraviolet light.The effects of catalyst dosage,CV concentration,and p H on the CV removal efficiency of the MGTG were also investigated.According to the results,the CV photodegradation of the MGTG-200 corresponded to the pseudo-first-order kinetic model.The reusability of the material after 10 cycles also showed a removal efficiency of 92%.This happened because the materials can easily be recollected using external magnets.In addition,according to the effects of different free radicals·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and·OH on the photodegradation process,the photocatalysis mechanism of the MGTG was also thoroughly suggested.The antibacterial efficiency of the MGTG was also evaluated according to the inhibition of the Gram-positive bacteria strain Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).Concurrently,the antibacterial mechanism of the fabricated material was also proposed.These results confirm that the prepared material can be potentially employed in a wide range of applications,including wastewater treatment and antibacterial activity.展开更多
Objective: To isolate a-mangostin(AMG) from the peels of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana L.), grown in Vietnam, and to investigate antibiofilm activity of this compound against three Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) st...Objective: To isolate a-mangostin(AMG) from the peels of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana L.), grown in Vietnam, and to investigate antibiofilm activity of this compound against three Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) strains, one of which was methicillin-resistant S. aureus(MRSA) and the other two strains were methicillinsensitive S. aureus(MSSA).Methods: AMG in n-hexane fraction was isolated on a silica gel column and chemically analyzed by HPLC and NMR. The antibiofilm activity of this compound was investigated by using a 96-well plate model for the formation of biofilms. Biofilm biomass was quantified using crystal violet. The viability of cells was observed under confocal microscopy using LIVE/DEAD Bac Light stains. Biofilm composition was determined using specific chemical and enzyme tests for polysaccharide, protein and DNA. Membranedamaging activity was assayed by measuring the hemolysis of human red blood cells in presence of AMG.Results: The results indicated that the isolated AMG, with a purity that exceeded 98%,had minimal inhibitory concentrations in the range of 4.6–9.2 mmol/L for the three strains tested. Interestingly, the MSSA strains were more sensitive to AMG than the MRSA strain. Minimal bactericidal concentrations were 2-fold higher than the minimal inhibitory concentration values for the three strains, indicating that AMG was a bactericidal compound. AMG also prevented biofilm formation effectively, albeit that again the MRSA strain was the most resistant. Interestingly, biofilms of the MRSA strain contained protein as a main component of the extracellular matrix, whereas this was polysaccharide in the MSSA strains. This might relate to the resistance of the MRSA 252 strain to AMG.Assays using human red blood cells indicated that AMG caused significant membrane damage with 50% of cell lysis occurred at concentration of about 36 mmol/L.Conclusions: Our results provide evidence that the isolated AMG has inhibitory activity against biofilm formation by S. aureus, including MRSA. Thus, isolated AMG proposes a high potential to develop a novel phytopharmaceutical for the treatment of MRSA.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the antimalarial activity and toxicity of the crude ethanolic extract of its pericarp both in vitro and in vim.Methods:The antimalarial activity of Gareinja mangostana(G.mangostana)Linn.extrac...Objective:To investigate the antimalarial activity and toxicity of the crude ethanolic extract of its pericarp both in vitro and in vim.Methods:The antimalarial activity of Gareinja mangostana(G.mangostana)Linn.extract against 3D7 and Kl Plasmodium falciparum(P.falciparum)clone were assessed using SYBR green I-based assay.A 4-day suppressive test of Plasmodium berghei{P.berghei)infected mouse was performed to investigate in vivo antimalarial activity.Results:The in vitro antimalarial activity was seleclive(SI>5?and classified as weak and good lo moderate activity against both 3D7 and K1 P.falciparum,clones with median IC_(50)(range)values of 11.12(10.94-11.29)and 7.54(6.80-7.68)μg/mL,respectively.The extract was considered nontoxic to mice.The maximum tolerated doses for acute and subacute toxicity in mice were 5 000and 2 000 mg/kg,respectively.Median(range)parasite density on day 4 of the negative control group(25%Tween-80),mice treated with 250,500,1000,and 2 000 mg/kg body weight of the extract,and 10 mg/kg body weight of chloroquine for 14 d were 12.8(12.2-13.7),11.4(9.49-13.8),11.6(9.9-12.5),11.7(10.6-12.8),10.9(9.4-11.6)and 0(0-0)%respectively.Parasite density on day 4in the control group treated with Tween-80 was higher than the groups treated with chloroquine and all dose levels of the extract.Conclusions:G.mangostana linn,showed weak antimalarial activity of the extract both in vitro and in vivo could be due to limitation of absorption of the active compounds.展开更多
Objective:To investigate possible protein targets for antimalarial activity of Garcina mangostana Linn.(G.mangostana)(pericarp)in 3D7 Plasmodium falciparum clone using 2-dimensional electrophoresis and liquid chromato...Objective:To investigate possible protein targets for antimalarial activity of Garcina mangostana Linn.(G.mangostana)(pericarp)in 3D7 Plasmodium falciparum clone using 2-dimensional electrophoresis and liquid chromatography mass-spectrometry(LC/MS/MS).Methods:3D7 Plasmodium falciparum was exposed to the crude ethanolic extract of G.mangostana Linn.(pericarp)at the concentrations of 12μg/mL(1C_(50)level:concentration that inhibits parasite growth by 50%)and 30μg/mL(1C_(90)level:concentration that inhibits parasite growth by 90%)for 12 h.Parasite proteins were separated by 2-dimensional electrophoresis and identified by LC/MS/MS.Results:At the IC_(50)concentration,about 82%of the expressed parasite proteins were matched with the control(non-exposed),while at the IC_(90)concentration,only 15%matched proteins were found.The selected protein spots from parasite exposed to the plant extract at the concentration of 12μg/mL were identified as eneymes that play role in glycolysis pathway,i.e.,phosphoglyeerate mutase putative,L-lactate dehydrogenase/glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,and fruetose-bisphosphate aldolase/phosphoglyeerate kinase.The proteosome was found in parasite exposed to 30μg/mL of the extract.Conclusions:Results suggest that proteins involved in the glycolysis pathway may be the targets for antimalarial activity of G.mangostana Linn.(pericarp).展开更多
Objective:To assess the larvicidal activity of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana)against larval stages of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Methods:A crude extract was prepared in ethanol from powdered mangosteen pericarps.A conc...Objective:To assess the larvicidal activity of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana)against larval stages of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Methods:A crude extract was prepared in ethanol from powdered mangosteen pericarps.A concentration gradient(0.01-4.92 g/L)was prepared from the stock solution.Seven batches of 25 third instar larvae of Aedes aegypti were used for larval bioassays.Larval mortality rates were observed after one and 24 hours.Cholesterol and total lipid contents in 20 randomly selected dead larvae at each trial were assessed by colorimetric method.The experimental setup was repeated five times.The General Linear Model and Probit analysis were used to evaluate the relationship of mortality with cholesterol level,total lipid level and cholesterol to total lipid ratio.Results:The percentage mortalities significantly varied with different concentrations(F_(7,32)=385.737;P<0.001).The LC50 and LC99 values were(0.041±0.006)g/L and(10.616±1.758)g/L,respectively after 24 hours.There was no mortality recorded within the one-hour exposure time.Only the cholesterol content(F_(5,24)=173.245;P<0.001)in larvae exposed to different concentrations denoted a significantly decreasing trend within 24-hour exposure.Larvae that were exposed to the lowest concentration(0.55 g/L)showed a higher cholesterol level(22.67±1.33)μg.Conclusions:The Garcinia mangostana extract acts as an effective sterol carrier protein inhibitor that inhibits cholesterol uptake in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Hence,it could be explored for use as a key source for the development of an environment-friendly plant-based larvicide.展开更多
研究了微波-表面活性剂协同提取法(MAME)提取山竹外衣色素的工艺条件与过程。考察了提取剂中表面活性剂类型和含量、提取液pH、微波提取功率、时间、浸泡固液质量比和时间对色素提取率的影响,实验结果表明:pH=1时,以w(聚氧乙烯十二酸失...研究了微波-表面活性剂协同提取法(MAME)提取山竹外衣色素的工艺条件与过程。考察了提取剂中表面活性剂类型和含量、提取液pH、微波提取功率、时间、浸泡固液质量比和时间对色素提取率的影响,实验结果表明:pH=1时,以w(聚氧乙烯十二酸失水山梨醇单酯)=0.08%的乙醇溶液〔φ(CH3CH2OH)=70%〕为提取剂,山竹外衣按m(山竹外衣)∶m(提取剂)=1∶263浸泡于提取剂中5 m in、微波功率800 W下提取25 s,色素提取率为96.26%。该法一次提取率是传统溶剂法的1.78倍,提取时间是溶剂法的1/240,聚氧乙烯十二酸失水山梨醇单酯对色素提取有增溶作用。展开更多
基金Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT),VNU-HCM for supporting this study。
文摘In this study,three-dimensional porous magnesium ferrite/titanium dioxide/reduced graphene oxide(Mg Fe_2O_(4)-GM/TiO_(2)/rGO(MGTG))was successfully synthesized via green and hydrothermal-supported co-precipitation methods using the extract of Garcinia mangostana(G.mangostana)as a reducing agent.The characterization results indicate the successful formation of the nano/micro Mg Fe_(2)O_(4)(MFO)and TiO_(2) on the structure of the reduced graphene oxide(rGO),which can also act as efficient support,alleviating the agglomeration of the nano/micro MFO and TiO_(2).The synergic effects of the adsorption and photodegradation activity of the material were investigated according to the removal of crystal violet(CV)under ultraviolet light.The effects of catalyst dosage,CV concentration,and p H on the CV removal efficiency of the MGTG were also investigated.According to the results,the CV photodegradation of the MGTG-200 corresponded to the pseudo-first-order kinetic model.The reusability of the material after 10 cycles also showed a removal efficiency of 92%.This happened because the materials can easily be recollected using external magnets.In addition,according to the effects of different free radicals·O_(2)^(-),h^(+),and·OH on the photodegradation process,the photocatalysis mechanism of the MGTG was also thoroughly suggested.The antibacterial efficiency of the MGTG was also evaluated according to the inhibition of the Gram-positive bacteria strain Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).Concurrently,the antibacterial mechanism of the fabricated material was also proposed.These results confirm that the prepared material can be potentially employed in a wide range of applications,including wastewater treatment and antibacterial activity.
基金Supported by the TWAS research grant 14-062 RG/BIO/AS_GNAFOSTED grant 106-NN.02–2016.19National Research Council of Thailand(NRCT)and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry(PERCH-CIC)
文摘Objective: To isolate a-mangostin(AMG) from the peels of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana L.), grown in Vietnam, and to investigate antibiofilm activity of this compound against three Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus) strains, one of which was methicillin-resistant S. aureus(MRSA) and the other two strains were methicillinsensitive S. aureus(MSSA).Methods: AMG in n-hexane fraction was isolated on a silica gel column and chemically analyzed by HPLC and NMR. The antibiofilm activity of this compound was investigated by using a 96-well plate model for the formation of biofilms. Biofilm biomass was quantified using crystal violet. The viability of cells was observed under confocal microscopy using LIVE/DEAD Bac Light stains. Biofilm composition was determined using specific chemical and enzyme tests for polysaccharide, protein and DNA. Membranedamaging activity was assayed by measuring the hemolysis of human red blood cells in presence of AMG.Results: The results indicated that the isolated AMG, with a purity that exceeded 98%,had minimal inhibitory concentrations in the range of 4.6–9.2 mmol/L for the three strains tested. Interestingly, the MSSA strains were more sensitive to AMG than the MRSA strain. Minimal bactericidal concentrations were 2-fold higher than the minimal inhibitory concentration values for the three strains, indicating that AMG was a bactericidal compound. AMG also prevented biofilm formation effectively, albeit that again the MRSA strain was the most resistant. Interestingly, biofilms of the MRSA strain contained protein as a main component of the extracellular matrix, whereas this was polysaccharide in the MSSA strains. This might relate to the resistance of the MRSA 252 strain to AMG.Assays using human red blood cells indicated that AMG caused significant membrane damage with 50% of cell lysis occurred at concentration of about 36 mmol/L.Conclusions: Our results provide evidence that the isolated AMG has inhibitory activity against biofilm formation by S. aureus, including MRSA. Thus, isolated AMG proposes a high potential to develop a novel phytopharmaceutical for the treatment of MRSA.
基金supported by The National Research Couneil of Thailand.(Grant No.034/2556)Thammasat University and the Cammission on Higher Education,Ministry of Education of Thailand(NRI Project)
文摘Objective:To investigate the antimalarial activity and toxicity of the crude ethanolic extract of its pericarp both in vitro and in vim.Methods:The antimalarial activity of Gareinja mangostana(G.mangostana)Linn.extract against 3D7 and Kl Plasmodium falciparum(P.falciparum)clone were assessed using SYBR green I-based assay.A 4-day suppressive test of Plasmodium berghei{P.berghei)infected mouse was performed to investigate in vivo antimalarial activity.Results:The in vitro antimalarial activity was seleclive(SI>5?and classified as weak and good lo moderate activity against both 3D7 and K1 P.falciparum,clones with median IC_(50)(range)values of 11.12(10.94-11.29)and 7.54(6.80-7.68)μg/mL,respectively.The extract was considered nontoxic to mice.The maximum tolerated doses for acute and subacute toxicity in mice were 5 000and 2 000 mg/kg,respectively.Median(range)parasite density on day 4 of the negative control group(25%Tween-80),mice treated with 250,500,1000,and 2 000 mg/kg body weight of the extract,and 10 mg/kg body weight of chloroquine for 14 d were 12.8(12.2-13.7),11.4(9.49-13.8),11.6(9.9-12.5),11.7(10.6-12.8),10.9(9.4-11.6)and 0(0-0)%respectively.Parasite density on day 4in the control group treated with Tween-80 was higher than the groups treated with chloroquine and all dose levels of the extract.Conclusions:G.mangostana linn,showed weak antimalarial activity of the extract both in vitro and in vivo could be due to limitation of absorption of the active compounds.
基金supported by The National Research Council of Thailand.(Grant No.034/2556)Thailand Research Fund,(Grant No.MRG5380192)
文摘Objective:To investigate possible protein targets for antimalarial activity of Garcina mangostana Linn.(G.mangostana)(pericarp)in 3D7 Plasmodium falciparum clone using 2-dimensional electrophoresis and liquid chromatography mass-spectrometry(LC/MS/MS).Methods:3D7 Plasmodium falciparum was exposed to the crude ethanolic extract of G.mangostana Linn.(pericarp)at the concentrations of 12μg/mL(1C_(50)level:concentration that inhibits parasite growth by 50%)and 30μg/mL(1C_(90)level:concentration that inhibits parasite growth by 90%)for 12 h.Parasite proteins were separated by 2-dimensional electrophoresis and identified by LC/MS/MS.Results:At the IC_(50)concentration,about 82%of the expressed parasite proteins were matched with the control(non-exposed),while at the IC_(90)concentration,only 15%matched proteins were found.The selected protein spots from parasite exposed to the plant extract at the concentration of 12μg/mL were identified as eneymes that play role in glycolysis pathway,i.e.,phosphoglyeerate mutase putative,L-lactate dehydrogenase/glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,and fruetose-bisphosphate aldolase/phosphoglyeerate kinase.The proteosome was found in parasite exposed to 30μg/mL of the extract.Conclusions:Results suggest that proteins involved in the glycolysis pathway may be the targets for antimalarial activity of G.mangostana Linn.(pericarp).
文摘Objective:To assess the larvicidal activity of mangosteen(Garcinia mangostana)against larval stages of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Methods:A crude extract was prepared in ethanol from powdered mangosteen pericarps.A concentration gradient(0.01-4.92 g/L)was prepared from the stock solution.Seven batches of 25 third instar larvae of Aedes aegypti were used for larval bioassays.Larval mortality rates were observed after one and 24 hours.Cholesterol and total lipid contents in 20 randomly selected dead larvae at each trial were assessed by colorimetric method.The experimental setup was repeated five times.The General Linear Model and Probit analysis were used to evaluate the relationship of mortality with cholesterol level,total lipid level and cholesterol to total lipid ratio.Results:The percentage mortalities significantly varied with different concentrations(F_(7,32)=385.737;P<0.001).The LC50 and LC99 values were(0.041±0.006)g/L and(10.616±1.758)g/L,respectively after 24 hours.There was no mortality recorded within the one-hour exposure time.Only the cholesterol content(F_(5,24)=173.245;P<0.001)in larvae exposed to different concentrations denoted a significantly decreasing trend within 24-hour exposure.Larvae that were exposed to the lowest concentration(0.55 g/L)showed a higher cholesterol level(22.67±1.33)μg.Conclusions:The Garcinia mangostana extract acts as an effective sterol carrier protein inhibitor that inhibits cholesterol uptake in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.Hence,it could be explored for use as a key source for the development of an environment-friendly plant-based larvicide.
文摘研究了微波-表面活性剂协同提取法(MAME)提取山竹外衣色素的工艺条件与过程。考察了提取剂中表面活性剂类型和含量、提取液pH、微波提取功率、时间、浸泡固液质量比和时间对色素提取率的影响,实验结果表明:pH=1时,以w(聚氧乙烯十二酸失水山梨醇单酯)=0.08%的乙醇溶液〔φ(CH3CH2OH)=70%〕为提取剂,山竹外衣按m(山竹外衣)∶m(提取剂)=1∶263浸泡于提取剂中5 m in、微波功率800 W下提取25 s,色素提取率为96.26%。该法一次提取率是传统溶剂法的1.78倍,提取时间是溶剂法的1/240,聚氧乙烯十二酸失水山梨醇单酯对色素提取有增溶作用。