Month: December 2022

Huo, Jiaying published the artcileStructural characterization and immuno-stimulating activities of a novel polysaccharide from Huangshui, a byproduct of Chinese Baijiu, Synthetic Route of 59-23-4, the main research area is Baijiu Huangshui polysaccharide phagocytosis macrophage mmunostimulant activity apoptosis; Bioactive substances; Cytokines; Heteropolysaccharide; NMR; Structural identification; THP-1 cells.

Huangshui (HS), a byproduct of Baijiu, has been widely studied for the utilization of aromatic compounds and microorganisms. However, there is little information on the bioactive polysaccharides in HS. In this study, a novel complex polysaccharide (HSP-2) composed of mannose, glucose, galactose, arabinose, xylose, and rhamnose at approx. percentages of 53.0, 29.6, 11.5, 2.7, 2.1, and 1.0, resp., was successfully extracted and purified from HS. The results of FT-IR, methylation anal., and NMR showed that the backbone of HSP-2 was → 2)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 2,6)-β-D-Manp-(1 → 6)-α-D-Glcp-(1 → 4)-α-L-Rhap-(1 → 3,4)-α-L-Rhap-(1→. In addition, HSP-2 showed significant immuno-stimulating effects via increasing the ROS and NO generation, and enhancing the pinocytic and phagocytic capacities of THP-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner. Meanwhile, HSP-2 treatment increased IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β secretion through activating the expression of the related mRNAs and proteins. These results will provide a mol. basis for immuno-stimulating effects of HSP-2 and lay a foundation for the potential application of HS in functional foods.

Food Research International published new progress about Apoptosis. 59-23-4 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal, and the molecular formula is C6H12O6, Synthetic Route of 59-23-4.

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Giordano, Luca published the artcileAlternative oxidase attenuates cigarette smoke-induced lung dysfunction and tissue damage, Application of (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, the main research area is lung dysfunction tissue damage cigarette smoke alternative oxidase; COPD; alternative oxidase; cigarette smoke; mitochondria.

Cigarette smoke (CS) exposure is the predominant risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the third leading cause of death worldwide. We aimed to elucidate whether mitochondrial respiratory inhibition and oxidative stress are triggers in its etiol. In different models of CS exposure, we investigated the effect on lung remodeling and cell signaling of restoring mitochondrial respiratory electron flow using alternative oxidase (AOX), which bypasses the cytochrome segment of the respiratory chain. AOX attenuated CS-induced lung tissue destruction and loss of function in mice exposed chronically to CS for 9 mo. It preserved the cell viability of isolated mouse embryonic fibroblasts treated with CS condensate, limited the induction of apoptosis, and decreased the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). In contrast, the early phase inflammatory response induced by acute CS exposure of mouse lung, i.e., infiltration by macrophages and neutrophils and adverse signaling, was unaffected. The use of AOX allowed us to obtain novel pathomechanistic insights into CS-induced cell damage, mitochondrial ROS production, and lung remodeling. Our findings implicate mitochondrial respiratory inhibition as a key pathogenic mechanism of CS toxicity in the lung. We propose AOX as a novel tool to study CS-related lung remodeling and potentially to counteract CS-induced ROS production and cell damage.

American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology published new progress about Apoptosis. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, Application of (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid.

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Miniero, Daniela Valeria published the artcileThe Interaction of Hemin, a Porphyrin Derivative, with the Purified Rat Brain 2-Oxoglutarate Carrier, Product Details of C4H6O5, the main research area is hemin porphyrin derivative rat brain oxoglutarate carrier; induced-fit molecular docking; inhibition; kinetic study; mitochondrial carrier; porphyrin derivatives; single binding centre gated pore mechanism.

The mitochondrial 2-oxoglutarate carrier (OGC), isolated and purified from rat brain mitochondria, was reconstituted into proteoliposomes to study the interaction with hemin, a porphyrin derivative, which may result from the breakdown of heme-containing proteins and plays a key role in several metabolic pathways. By kinetic approaches, on the basis of the single binding center gated pore mechanism, we analyzed the effect of hemin on the transport rate of OGC in uptake and efflux experiments in proteoliposomes reconstituted in the presence of the substrate 2-oxoglutarate. Overall, our exptl. data fit the hypothesis that hemin operates a competitive inhibition in the 0.5-10 μM concentration range. As a consequence of the OGC inhibition, the malate/aspartate shuttle might be impaired, causing an alteration of mitochondrial function. Hence, considering that the metabolism of porphyrins implies both cytoplasmic and mitochondrial processes, OGC may participate in the regulation of porphyrin derivatives availability and the related metabolic pathways that depend on them (such as oxidative phosphorylation and apoptosis). For the sake of clarity, a simplified model based on induced-fit mol. docking supported the in vitro transport assays findings that hemin was as good as 2-oxoglutarate to bind the carrier by engaging specific ionic hydrogen bond interactions with a number of key residues known for participating in the similarly located mitochondrial carrier substrate binding site.

Biomolecules published new progress about Apoptosis. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, Product Details of C4H6O5.

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Du, Zheng-De published the artcileNADPH oxidase inhibitor apocynin decreases mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in the ventral cochlear nucleus of D-galactose-induced aging model in rats, Safety of (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal, the main research area is NADPH oxidase inhibitor galactose apocynin mitochondrial dysfunction apoptosis aging; Apocynin; Apoptosis; Central presbycusis; D-galactose; Mitochondrial dysfunction; NADPH oxidase.

Presbycusis has become a common sensory deficit in humans. Oxidative damage to mitochondrial DNA and mitochondrial dysfunction is strongly associated with the aging of the auditory system. A previous study established a mimetic rat model of aging using D-galactose (D-gal) and first reported that NADPH oxidase-dependent mitochondrial oxidative damage and apoptosis in the ventral cochlear nucleus (VCN) might contribute to D-gal-induced central presbycusis. In this study, we investigated the effects of apocynin, an NADPH oxidase inhibitor, on mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondria-dependent apoptosis in the VCN of D-gal-induced aging model in rats. Our data showed that apocynin decreased NADPH oxidase activity, H2O2 levels, mitochondrial DNA common deletion, and 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) expression and increased total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in the VCN of D-gal-induced aging model in rats. Moreover, apocynin also decreased the protein levels of phospho-p47phox (p-p47phox), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), and uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) in the VCN of D-gal-induced aging model in rats. Meanwhile, apocynin alleviated mitochondrial ultrastructure damage and enhanced ATP production and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) levels in the VCN of D-gal-induced aging model in rats. Furthermore, apocynin inhibited cytochrome c (Cyt c) translocation from mitochondria to the cytoplasm and suppressed caspase 3-dependent apoptosis in the VCN of D-gal-induced aging model in rats. Consequently, our findings suggest that neuronal survival promoted by an NADPH oxidase inhibitor is a potentially effective method to enhance the resistance of neurons to central presbycusis.

Neurochemistry International published new progress about Apoptosis. 59-23-4 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal, and the molecular formula is C6H12O6, Safety of (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal.

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Garcia-Caballero, Melissa published the artcileRole and therapeutic potential of dietary ketone bodies in lymph vessel growth, Safety of (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, the main research area is dietary ketone body lymph vessel growth therapeutics.

Abstract: Lymphatic vessels (LVs), lined by lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs), are indispensable for life1. However, the role of metabolism in LECs has been incompletely elucidated. In the present study, it is reported that LEC-specific loss of OXCT1, a key enzyme of ketone body oxidation2, reduces LEC proliferation, migration and vessel sprouting in vitro and impairs lymphangiogenesis in development and disease in Prox1ΔOXCT1 mice. Mechanistically, OXCT1 silencing lowers acetyl-CoA levels, tricarboxylic acid cycle metabolite pools, and nucleotide precursor and deoxynucleotide triphosphate levels required for LEC proliferation. Ketone body supplementation to LECs induces the opposite effects. Notably, elevation of lymph ketone body levels by a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet or by administration of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate increases lymphangiogenesis after corneal injury and myocardial infarction. Intriguingly, in a mouse model of microsurgical ablation of LVs in the tail, which repeats features of acquired lymphoedema in humans, the ketogenic diet improves LV function and growth, reduces infiltration of anti-lymphangiogenic immune cells and decreases edema, suggesting a novel dietary therapeutic opportunity.

Nature Metabolism published new progress about Apoptosis. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, Safety of (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid.

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Alcohol – Wikipedia,
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Zhu, Yuanting published the artcileExopolysaccharides produced by yogurt-texture improving Lactobacillus plantarum RS20D and the immunoregulatory activity, Synthetic Route of 59-23-4, the main research area is Lactobacillus macrophage yogurt texture immunoregulation nitric oxide; Exopolysaccharide; Immunoregulation; Lactobacillus plantarum; Yogurt.

The strain RS20D capable of significantly improving yogurt texture was isolated from traditional fermented vegetable products, and identified as Lactobacillus plantarum RS20D. The total exopolysaccharides (EPS) were prepared from reconstituted skim milk fermentation by RS20D, and purified through DEAE-Sepharose CL-6B and Sephadex G-100, and consequently the purified fraction designated as RS-r2 was obtained. The further work aimed to elucidate the structural features of RS-r2 via FT-IR spectrum, HPSEC and monosaccharide composition anal. was carried out. The results showed that RS-r2 was a novel acidic heteropolysaccharide mainly consisted of glucose, galactose and glucosamine in a molar ratio of 2.0:1.5:1. The mol. weight was estimated to be 1.69 × 106 Da. The EPS had a high degradation temperature (250 °C), suggesting its high thermal stability. SEM and AFM anal. of EPS further revealed chain microstructure anchored with many regular spherical shape in aqueous solution In vitro test showed that total EPS secreted by RS20D could stimulate macrophage RAW264.7 to release NO significantly and up-regulated the gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines at the mRNA level. Current study suggested that RS20D could be a potential source of immunoregulatory polysaccharide and may be applied as a functional starter culture to improve yogurt texture in the dairy industry.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules published new progress about Apoptosis. 59-23-4 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal, and the molecular formula is C6H12O6, Synthetic Route of 59-23-4.

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He, Nianzhe published the artcileDiscovery of selective Mcl-1 inhibitors via structure-based design and structure-activity relationship analysis, Product Details of C4H11NO2, the main research area is cervical cancer Mcl1 Bcl2 anticancer apoptosis structure activity relationship; Apoptosis; Cancer; Mcl-1; Protein–protein interaction.

Based on Nap-1, a Mcl-1/Bcl-2 dual inhibitor reported by our group, we carried out a structure-guided mol. design and structure-activity relationship (SAR) anal. to study structural features contributing to Mcl-1 binding selectivity and affinity. A series of derivatives of Nap-1 with various pharmacophores were synthesized and among them a dual Mcl-1/Bcl-2 inhibitor A4 with enhanced affinities (IC50 = 0.15 μM for Mcl-1, 0.43 μM for Bcl-2) and a selective Mcl-1 inhibitor B9 with a 20-fold selectivity over Bcl-2 (IC50 = 0.51 μM vs 9.46 μM) were obtained by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The SAR data and binding modes of A4 and B9 investigated by 2D-NMR derived docking study illustrated that p2 pockets exhibiting different geometry and binding features between Mcl-1 and Bcl-2 contribute to specific binding properties of Mcl-1. In addition, apoptosis-inducing potencies of A4 and B9 were consistent with their binding selectivity determined in vitro.

Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications published new progress about Apoptosis. 22483-09-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is 2,2-Dimethoxyethanamine, and the molecular formula is C4H11NO2, Product Details of C4H11NO2.

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Yang, Nanmu published the artcileHBXIP drives metabolic reprogramming in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via METTL3-mediated m6A modification of HIF-1α, Synthetic Route of 97-67-6, the main research area is hepatocellular carcinoma HBXIP METTL3 m6A HIF1alpha hepatocyte prognosis; HBXIP; HIF-1α; METTL3; N6-methyladenosine methylation; hepatocellular carcinoma.

Cancer cells sustain high levels of glycolysis and glutaminolysis via reprogramming of intracellular metabolism, which represents a driver of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. Understanding the mechanisms of cell metabolic reprogramming may present a new basis for liver cancer treatment. Herein, we collected HCC tissues and noncancerous liver tissues and found hepatitis B virus X-interacting protein (HBXIP) was found to be upregulated in HCC tissues and associated with poor prognosis. The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) level of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) in HCC cells was evaluated after the intervention of METTL3. The possible m6A site of HIF-1α was queried and the binding relationship between METTL3 and HIF-1α was verified. The interference of HBXIP suppressed HCC malignant behaviors and inhibited the Warburg effect in HCC cells. METTL3 was upregulated in HCC tissues and pos. regulated by HBXIP. Overexpression of METTL3 restored cell metabolic reprogramming in HCC cells with partial loss of HBXIP. HBXIP mediated METTL3 to promote the metabolic reprogramming and malignant biol. behaviors of HCC cells. The levels of total m6A in HCC cells and m6A in HIF-1α were increased. METTL3 had a binding relationship with HIF-1α and mediated the m6A modification of HIF-1α. In conclusion, HBXIP drives metabolic reprogramming in HCC cells via METTL3-mediated m6A modification of HIF-1α.

Journal of Cellular Physiology published new progress about Apoptosis. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, Synthetic Route of 97-67-6.

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Yu, Juan published the artcileThe structural characteristics of an acid-soluble polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa and its antitumor effects on H22-bearing mice, Related Products of alcohols-buliding-blocks, the main research area is Grifola hepatoma macrophage proliferation mannose glucose anticancer; Anti-tumor activity; Grifola frondosa acid-soluble polysaccharide; Structural characteristics.

The edible mushroom G. frondosa has been used as a kind of functional food for the prevention and therapy of various diseases in Asian countries. In the present work, a novel acid-soluble polysaccharide (GFAP) was successfully isolated from G. frondosa under room temperature and hydrochloric acid solution treatment. Results of chem. composition anal., UV and HPGPC spectra showed that GFAP mainly contained 94.28% of carbohydrate with the average mol. weight of about 644.9 kDa. GC, FT-IR, NMR and methylation anal. further indicated that GFAP was a neutral sugar mainly composed of (1 → 3)-β-D-Glcp and (1 → 3)-α-D-Manp. The in vivo antitumor experiments demonstrated that GFAP could effectively protect thymuses and spleens of tumor-bearing mice and inhibit the growth of H22 solid tumors with the inhibitory rate of 36.72%. Besides, GFAP could significantly improve the activities of NK cells, macrophages, CD19+ B cells and CD4+ T cells, leading to the apoptosis of H22 cells via G0/G1 phase arrested. Our data demonstrated that GFAP holds great application prospect to be a safe and effective antitumor adjuvant in the future.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules published new progress about Apoptosis. 59-23-4 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal, and the molecular formula is C6H12O6, Related Products of alcohols-buliding-blocks.

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Torres, Maria J. published the artcileIntracardiac administration of ephrinA1-Fc preserves mitochondrial bioenergetics during acute ischemia/reperfusion injury, Product Details of C4H6O5, the main research area is ischemia reperfusion injury intracardiac ephrinA1 mitochondrial bioenergetics; Cardioprotection; Mitochondrial bioenergetics; Myocardial infarction; ephrinA1.

Herein, 10 wk-old B6129SF2/J male mice were exposed to acute ischemia/reperfusion injury immediately followed by intracardiac injection of either EphrinA1-Fc or IgG-Fc. After 24 h of reperfusion, sections of the infarct margin in the left ventricle were imaged via transmission electron microscopy, and mitochondrial function was assessed in both permeabilized fibers and isolated mitochondria, to examine mitochondrial structure, function, and energetics in the early stages of repair. At a structural level, EphrinA1-Fc administration prevented the I/R-induced loss of sarcomere alignment and mitochondrial organization along the Z disks, as well as disorganization of the cristae and loss of inter-mitochondrial junctions. Preservation of cardiac bioenergetics was not due to changes in mitochondrial JH2O2 emitting potential, membrane potential, ADP affinity, efficiency of ATP production, or activity of the main dehydrogenase enzymes, suggesting that EphrinA1-Fc indirectly maintains respiratory function via preservation of the mitochondrial network. Moreover, these protective effects were lost in isolated mitochondria, further emphasizing the importance of the intact cardiomyocyte ultrastructure in mitochondrial energetics. Collectively, these data suggest that intracardiac injection of EphrinA1-Fc protects cardiac function by preserving cardiomyocyte structure and mitochondrial bioenergetics, thus emerging as a potential therapeutic strategy in I/R injury.

Life Sciences published new progress about Apoptosis. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, Product Details of C4H6O5.

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