Gatifloxacin (GFX) is a kind of chiral fluoroquinolones compound due to the methyl group at the C-3 position of the piperazine ring[1]. Although the enantiomers of GFX show similar levels of antimicrobial activity a...Gatifloxacin (GFX) is a kind of chiral fluoroquinolones compound due to the methyl group at the C-3 position of the piperazine ring[1]. Although the enantiomers of GFX show similar levels of antimicrobial activity and pharmacokinetics[2], the other biological activities (i.e., toxicity or enantioselective recognition to various receptors in vivo) of GFX enantiomers have not yet been studied. With this in mind, we developed a rapid and cost-effective high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) separation procedure for GFX enantiomers with a pre-column esterification strategy.展开更多
Estrone has been identified as a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC)[1]. Estrone is usually quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), GC-MS/MS, high performance liquid chromatography (...Estrone has been identified as a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC)[1]. Estrone is usually quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), GC-MS/MS, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), HPLC- MS, and HPLC-MS/MS, etc.[2-3]. Meanwhile, several immunoassays based on radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) for determination of estrone in real samples have been developed[2'4]. Although these methods are sensitive, they need multistage separation and are thus time-consuming and laborious. A very promising way for the simplification of immunoassays for routine applications is a shift from heterogeneous methods (with separation) to homogeneous assays (without separation)[5]. Fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) is one of the homogeneous techniques that meets the requirements of a simple, reliable, fast, and cost-effective analysis[6]. Therefore, the present study is focused on the development of FPIA in order to analyze estrone based on antibody production.展开更多
Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobu...Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)was found with anti-inflammatory effect.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the effects of GABA on LcTLP-induced inflammation through RAW264.7 macrophages and C57BL mice models.In vitro study showed GABA could effectively regulate the level of inflammatory cytokines(interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-10,and prostaglandin E2)and Ca2+in cells,and inhibit the phosphorylation of p65,IκB,p38,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)and extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK).These results indicate GABA alleviated inflammation through nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway signaling pathways.In vivo experiment was performed to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of GABA,and the results demonstrated that GABA reduced the inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver of LcTLP-treated mice,as it down-regulated the pro-inflammatory cytokines,malondialdehyde,aspartate transferase,and alanine transaminase.The relative expression of phosphorylated p38,JNK and ERK in mice liver with GABA treatment were reduced to 65%,39%and 80%of the control group,respectively.Furthermore,GABA treatment enriched probiotic bacteria and decreased pathogenic bacteria in mice gut,which reveals GABA could effectively reduce the translocation of gut microbiota.展开更多
基金supported by Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(S2013030013338)the Ph D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(20114404130002)Guangdong Planed Program in Science and Technology(cgzhzd0808,2013B051000072,2012A020100002)
文摘Gatifloxacin (GFX) is a kind of chiral fluoroquinolones compound due to the methyl group at the C-3 position of the piperazine ring[1]. Although the enantiomers of GFX show similar levels of antimicrobial activity and pharmacokinetics[2], the other biological activities (i.e., toxicity or enantioselective recognition to various receptors in vivo) of GFX enantiomers have not yet been studied. With this in mind, we developed a rapid and cost-effective high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) separation procedure for GFX enantiomers with a pre-column esterification strategy.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(U1301214)Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(S2013030013338)+1 种基金the PhD Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(20114404130002)National Department Public Benefit Research Foundation(201003008-08)
文摘Estrone has been identified as a potential endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC)[1]. Estrone is usually quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), GC-MS/MS, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), HPLC- MS, and HPLC-MS/MS, etc.[2-3]. Meanwhile, several immunoassays based on radioimmunoassay, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) for determination of estrone in real samples have been developed[2'4]. Although these methods are sensitive, they need multistage separation and are thus time-consuming and laborious. A very promising way for the simplification of immunoassays for routine applications is a shift from heterogeneous methods (with separation) to homogeneous assays (without separation)[5]. Fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) is one of the homogeneous techniques that meets the requirements of a simple, reliable, fast, and cost-effective analysis[6]. Therefore, the present study is focused on the development of FPIA in order to analyze estrone based on antibody production.
基金supported by China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA(CARS-32)the Guangzhou Wanglaoji Lychee Industry Research Project(5100-H220577)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City of China(202103000054)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32202022)the Dongguan Key R&D Programme(2022120030008).
文摘Previous research reported litchi thaumatin-like protein(LcTLP)could lead to inflammation,which is a factor causing the adverse reactions after excessive intake of litchi.As a main amino acid in litchi pulp,γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA)was found with anti-inflammatory effect.Therefore,this study aimed to investigate the effects of GABA on LcTLP-induced inflammation through RAW264.7 macrophages and C57BL mice models.In vitro study showed GABA could effectively regulate the level of inflammatory cytokines(interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6,IL-10,and prostaglandin E2)and Ca2+in cells,and inhibit the phosphorylation of p65,IκB,p38,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK)and extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK).These results indicate GABA alleviated inflammation through nuclear factor-κB and mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway signaling pathways.In vivo experiment was performed to verify the anti-inflammatory effect of GABA,and the results demonstrated that GABA reduced the inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver of LcTLP-treated mice,as it down-regulated the pro-inflammatory cytokines,malondialdehyde,aspartate transferase,and alanine transaminase.The relative expression of phosphorylated p38,JNK and ERK in mice liver with GABA treatment were reduced to 65%,39%and 80%of the control group,respectively.Furthermore,GABA treatment enriched probiotic bacteria and decreased pathogenic bacteria in mice gut,which reveals GABA could effectively reduce the translocation of gut microbiota.