Month: December 2022

Klosowski, Eduardo Makiyama published the artcileThe photodynamic and direct actions of methylene blue on mitochondrial energy metabolism: A balance of the useful and harmful effects of this photosensitizer, Recommanded Product: (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, the main research area is methylene blue photodynamic photosensitizer mitochondrial energy metabolism; Isolated mitochondria; Liver toxicity; Mitochondrial energy metabolism; Photodynamic effect; Uncoupling.

According to the literature, methylene blue (MB) is a photosensitizer (PS) with a high affinity for mitochondria. Therefore, several studies have explored this feature to evaluate its photodynamic effects on the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway under normoxic conditions. We are aware only of limited reports regarding MB’s photodynamic effects on mitochondrial energy metabolism, especially under hypoxic conditions. Thus, the purposes of this study were to determine the direct and photodynamic acute effects of MB on the energy metabolism of rat liver mitochondria under hypoxic conditions and its direct acute effects on several parameters linked to energy metabolism in the isolated perfused rat liver. MB presented a high affinity for mitochondria, irresp. of photostimulation or proton gradient formation. Upon photostimulation, MB demonstrated high in vitro oxidizing species generation ability. Consequently, MB damaged the mitochondrial macromols., as could be evidenced by the elevated levels of lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyls. In addition to generating a pro-oxidant environment, MB also led to a deficient antioxidant defense system, as indicated by the reduced glutathione (GSH) depletion. Bioenergetically, MB caused uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation and led to photodynamic inactivation of complex I, complex II, and F1FO-ATP synthase complex, thus decreasing mitochondrial ATP generation. Contrary to what is expected for an ideal PS, MB displayed appreciable dark toxicity on mitochondrial energy metabolism The results indicated that MB acted via at least three mechanisms: direct damage to the inner mitochondrial membrane; uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation; and inhibition of electron transfer. Confirming the impairment of mitochondrial energy metabolism, MB also strongly inhibited mitochondrial ATP production In the perfused rat liver, MB stimulated oxygen consumption, decreased the ATP/ADP ratio, inhibited gluconeogenesis and ureogenesis, and stimulated glycogenolysis, glycolysis, and ammoniagenesis, fully corroborating its uncoupling action in intact cells, as well. It can be concluded that even under hypoxic conditions, MB is a PS with potential for photodynamic effect-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. However, MB disrupts the mitochondrial energy metabolism even in the dark, causing energy-linked liver metabolic changes that could be harmful in specific circumstances.

Free Radical Biology & Medicine 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, Recommanded Product: (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid.

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Chung, Jou-Ku published the artcileStructure-toxicity relationship study of para-halogenated styrene analogues in CYP2E1 transgenic cells, Formula: C8H9BrO2, the main research area is structure toxicity relationship styrene analog bioactivation CYP2E1.

Styrene is one of the most important industrial intermediates consumed in the world and is mainly used as a monomer for reinforced plastics and rubber. Styrene has been found to be hepatotoxic and pneumotoxic in humans and exptl. animals. The toxicity of styrene is suggested to be metabolism-dependent. Styrene-7,8-oxide has been considered as the major metabolite responsible for styrene-induced cytotoxicity. The objective of the study was to investigate the correlation between cytotoxicity of styrene and chem. and biochem. properties of the vinyl group of styrene by development of structure activity relationships (SAR). 4-Fluorostyrene, 4-chlorostyrene and 4-bromostyrene were selected for the SAR study. Cytotoxicity of styrene and the halogenated styrene derivatives with an order of 4-bromostyrene > 4-chlorostyrene > 4-fluorostyrene ≈ styrene was observed in CYP2E1 transgenic cells. Similar orders in the efficiency of the metabolism of styrene and the halogenated styrene analogs to their oxides and in the electrophilicity of the corresponding oxides were observed Addnl., the order of the potency of cellular glutathione depletion and the degree of protein adduction induced by styrene and the halogenated styrenes were consistent with that of their cytotoxicities. The wild-type cells were less susceptible to the toxicity of the corresponding model compounds than CYP2E1 cells. The present study provided insight into the roles of the biochem. and chem. properties of styrene in its cytotoxicity.

Toxicology Letters published new progress about Cytotoxicity. 92093-23-7 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is 1-(4-Bromophenyl)ethane-1,2-diol, and the molecular formula is C8H9BrO2, Formula: C8H9BrO2.

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Na, Mihwa published the artcileSingle-Neuron Comparison of the Olfactory Receptor Response to Deuterated and Nondeuterated Odorants, Recommanded Product: n-Octanol, the main research area is deuterium odorant GPCR olfactory receptor sensory neuron olfaction; GPCR; Olfactory receptor; aldehyde; calcium imaging; deuterium; odorant receptor.

The mammalian olfactory receptors (ORs) constitute a large subfamily of the Class A G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). The mol. details of how these receptors convert odorant chem. information into neural signal are unknown, but are predicted by analogy to other GPCRs to involve stabilization of the activated form of the OR by the odorant. An alternative hypothesis maintains that the vibrational modes of an odorant’s bonds constitute the main determinant for OR activation, and that odorants containing deuterium in place of hydrogen should activate different sets of OR family members. Experiments using heterologously expressed ORs have failed to show different responses for deuterated odorants, but experiments in the sensory neuron environment have been lacking. We tested the response to deuterated and nondeuterated versions of p-cymene, 1-octanol, 1-undecanol, and octanal in dissociated mouse olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs) by calcium imaging. In all, we tested 23 812 cells, including a subset expressing recombinant mouse olfactory receptor 2 (Olfr2/OR-I7), and found that nearly all of the 1610 odorant-responding neurons were unable to distinguish the D- and H-odorants. These results support the conclusion that if mammals can perceive deuterated odorants differently, the difference arises from the receptor-independent steps of olfaction. Nevertheless, 0.81% of the responding ORNs responded differently to D- and H-odorants, and those in the octanal experiments responded selectively to H-octanal at concentrations from 3 to 100 μM. The few ORs responding differently to H and D may be hypersensitive to one of the several H/D physicochem. differences, such as the difference in H/D hydrophobicity.

ACS Chemical Neuroscience published new progress about G protein-coupled receptors Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), BIOL (Biological Study). 111-87-5 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is n-Octanol, and the molecular formula is C8H18O, Recommanded Product: n-Octanol.

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Dai, Weiqi published the artcileOGDHL silencing promotes hepatocellular carcinoma by reprogramming glutamine metabolism, COA of Formula: C4H6O5, the main research area is hepatocellular carcinoma OGDHL glutamine metabolism; Glutamine metabolism; Liver cancer; OGDHL; Tricarboxylic acid cycle.

We systematically investigated the role of oxoglutarate dehydrogenase-like (OGDHL), one of the rate-limiting components of the key mitochondrial multi-enzyme OGDH complex (OGDHC), in the regulation of lipid metabolism in hepatoma cells and mouse xenograft models. Promoter hypermethylation and DNA copy deletion of OGDHL were independently correlated with reduced OGDHL expression in HCC specimens. Addnl., OGDHL overexpression significantly inhibited the growth of hepatoma cells in mouse xenografts, while knockdown of OGDHL promoted proliferation of hepatoma cells. Notably, silencing of OGDHL activated the mTORC1 signaling pathway in an αKG-dependent manner, inducing transcription of enzymes with key roles in de novo lipogenesis. Meanwhile, metabolic reprogramming in OGDHL-neg. hepatoma cells provided an abundant supply of NADPH and glutathione to support the cellular antioxidant system. OGDHL is a promising prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for HCC. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent tumors worldwide and is correlated with a high mortality rate. In patients with HCC, lower expression of the enzyme OGDHL is significantly associated with worse survival. Herein, we show that silencing of OGDHL induces lipogenesis and influences the chemosensitization effect of sorafenib in liver cancer cells by reprogramming glutamine metabolism OGDHL is a promising prognostic biomarker and potential therapeutic target in OGDHL-neg. liver cancer.

Journal of Hepatology published new progress about Biomarkers. 97-67-6 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is (S)-2-hydroxysuccinic acid, and the molecular formula is C4H6O5, COA of Formula: C4H6O5.

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Bahramzadeh, Saman published the artcilePurification, structural analysis and mechanism of murine macrophage cell activation by sulfated polysaccharides from Cystoseira indica, Formula: C6H12O6, the main research area is purification structural analysis mechanism mouse macrophage cell activation sulfated; Cystoseira indica; Immunostimulatory; NF-κB and MAPKs signaling pathways; Polysaccharide; Structure.

Sulfated polysaccharides were isolated and purified from the water extract of Cystoseira indica using DEAE Sepharose Fast Flow column to evaluate their structure and macrophage stimulating capacity. Crude and fractionated polysaccharides, CIF1 and CIF2, were mostly composed of neutral sugars (73.1%-78.6%) with relatively lower amounts of acidic sugars (1.3%-9.0%) and sulfate esters (6.9%-9.7%). The polymer chains of polysaccharides were mainly built of different levels of glucose (2.1%-30.8%), fucose (17.2%-24.4%), mannose (17.8%-20.6%) and galactose (16.7%-17.3%). The weight average mol. weight (Mw) of polysaccharides varied between 573.1 × 103 g/mol to 1146.6 × 103 g/mol. The CIF2 polysaccharide, as the most immunostimulating polysaccharide, remarkably induced the release of nitric oxide and inflammatory cytokines including TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-10 from RAW264.7 murine macrophage cells through NF-κB and MAPKs transduction signaling pathways via cell surface TLR4. The interconnections of sugars in CIF2 polysaccharide were complex with (1→3)-fucopyranose, (1→2,3,4)-glucopyranose, (→1)-galactopyranose, (→1)-xylopyranose, (1→2)-rhamnopyranose and (1→2,3)-mannopyranose units being the most predominant residues.

Carbohydrate Polymers published new progress about Animal gene Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), BIOL (Biological Study) (IL-1β). 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, Formula: C6H12O6.

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Pandey, Pratima published the artcileDauer formation in C. elegans is modulated through AWC and ASI-dependent chemosensation, Recommanded Product: n-Octanol, the main research area is Caenorhabditis EXP1 DAF7 STR2 olfaction neuron chemotaxis TGFbeta plasticity; ASI neuron; C. elegans; EXP-1; STR-2; chemotaxis; dauer.

The perception of our surrounding environment is an amalgamation of stimuli detected by sensory neurons. In Caenorhabditis elegans, olfaction is an essential behavior that determines various behavioral functions such as locomotion, feeding and development. Sensory olfactory cues also initiate downstream neuroendocrine signaling that controls aging, learning, development and reproduction Innate sensory preferences toward odors (food, pathogens) and reproductive pheromones are modulated by 11 pairs of amphid chemosensory neurons in the head region of C. elegans Amongst these sensory neurons, the ASI neuron has neuroendocrine functions and secretes neuropeptides, insulin-like peptide (DAF-28) and the TGF-β protein, DAF-7. Its expression levels are modulated by the presence of food (increased levels) and population d. (decreased levels). A recent study has shown that EXP-1, an excitatory GABA receptor regulates DAF-7/TGF-β levels and participates in DAF-7/TGF-β-mediated behaviors such as aggregation and bordering. Here, we show that exp-1 mutants show defective responses toward AWC-sensed attractive odors in a non-autonomous manner through ASI neurons. Our dauer experiments reveal that in daf-7 mutants, ASI expressed EXP-1 and STR-2 (a G-protein-coupled receptor; GPCR) that partially maintained reproductive growth of animals. Further, studies suggest that neuronal connections between ASI and AWC neurons are allowed at least partially through ASI secreted DAF-7 or through alternate TGF- β pathway/s regulated by EXP-1 and STR-2. Together, our behavioral, genetic and imaging experiments propose that EXP-1 and STR-2 integrate food cues and allow the animals to display DAF-7/TGF-β neuroendocrine dependent or independent behavioral responses contributing to chemosensensory and developmental plasticity.

eNeuro published new progress about Caenorhabditis elegans. 111-87-5 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is n-Octanol, and the molecular formula is C8H18O, Recommanded Product: n-Octanol.

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You, Lei published the artcileInvolvement of abscisic acid, ABI5, and PPC2 in plantacclimation to low CO2, Product Details of C4H6O5, the main research area is carbon dioxide abscisic acid ABI PPC plant acclimation; Arabidopsis thaliana ; ABI5; Abscisic acid; PEPC; carbon–nitrogen balance; low CO2; photorespiration; photosynthesis.

Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (PEPC) plays a pivotal role in the photosynthetic CO2 fixation of C4 plants. However, the functions of PEPCs in C3 plants are less well characterized, particularly in relation to low atm. CO2 levels. Of the four genes encoding PEPC in Arabidopsis, PPC2 is considered as the major leaf PEPC gene. Here we show that the ppc2 mutants suffered a growth arrest when transferred to low atm. CO2 conditions, together with decreases in the maximum efficiency of PSII (Fv/Fm) and lower levels of leaf abscisic acid (ABA) and carbohydrates. The application of sucrose, malate, or ABA greatly rescued the growth of ppc2 lines under low CO2 conditions. Metabolite profiling anal. revealed that the levels of glycine and serine were increased in ppc2 leaves, while the abundance of photosynthetic metabolites was decreased under these conditions. The transcript levels of encoding enzymes involved in glycine or serine metabolism was decreased in ppc2 in an ABI5-dependent manner. Like the ppc2 mutants, abi5-1 mutants had lower photosynthetic rates and Fv/Fm compared with the wild type under photorespiratory conditions (i.e. low CO2 availability). However, the growth of these mutants was similar to that of the wild type under non-photorespiratory (low O2) conditions. The constitutive expression of ABI5 prevented the growth arrest of ppc2 lines under low CO2 conditions. These findings demonstrate that PPC2 plays an important role in the acclimation of Arabidopsis plants to low CO2 availability by linking photorespiratory metabolism to primary metabolism, and that this is mediated, at least in part, through ABA- and ABI5-dependent processes.

Journal of Experimental Botany published new progress about Arabidopsis. 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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Blackford, C. L. published the artcileExploring the influence of grape tissues on the concentration of wine volatile compounds, Name: 3-(Methylthio)propan-1-ol, the main research area is volatile compound grape tissue skin seed wine flavor.

Knowledge of varietal wine flavor and aroma compounds has improved, but gaps exist concerning how grape composition impacts wine style. This work aimed to explore the influence that different grape tissues can have on the volatile profiles of wines. Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon berries were separated into skin, flesh and seeds. Two sets of fermentations were performed using separated tissues: one using an equal mass of each tissue and another where the amount of each tissue in 25 g of berries was fermented. When an equal mass of tissue was used, the seed-derived wines had a higher concentration of esters than that produced from other grape tissues. Those produced using skins had the highest concentration of lipoxygenase pathway-derived compounds, and, for Riesling, a higher concentration of monoterpenes. When the proportional amounts of each tissue found per berry were used, the flesh-derived wines generally had a higher concentration of many wine volatiles compared to the other tissues. This reflects the greater proportion of flesh tissue in the berry compared to skin and seeds. Seed-derived compounds can enhance ester biosynthesis during fermentation and skins appear to have high lipoxygenase pathway activity. Nevertheless, the flesh makes up such a large proportion of the whole berry that it has the major influence on volatile profiles of whole berry fermentations Different berry tissues can alter wine composition in unique ways, and this can inform strategies to alter wine composition through vineyard management or the selection of new germplasm.

Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research published new progress about Aromatic compounds Role: BSU (Biological Study, Unclassified), BIOL (Biological Study). 505-10-2 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is 3-(Methylthio)propan-1-ol, and the molecular formula is C4H10OS, Name: 3-(Methylthio)propan-1-ol.

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Mu, Shuo published the artcileCharacterization of the relationship between olfactory perception and the release of aroma compounds before and after simulated oral processing, Product Details of C5H12O, the main research area is aroma compound olfcatory perception oral processing; fermented milk; olfactory perception; oral processing; volatile aroma.

Aroma is an important property of fermented milk, and it directly affects consumer acceptance. However, previous studies have mainly focused on analyzing the composition of aroma compounds in fermented milk in vitro, and the composition may be different from the real aroma composition that stimulates the sense of smell. Furthermore, the relationship between olfactory attributes and the release of aroma compounds was not fully understood. In this study, we selected 6 samples of fermented milk differing in aroma perception intensity based on our pretest. A descriptive sensory anal. focusing on orthonasal and retronasal olfaction of fermented milk was first conducted by semitrained panelists. Artificial saliva was mixed with the fermented milk samples and continuously stirred at 37°C for 15 s to simulate oral processing conditions. Headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatog. coupled with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was applied to identify the head space composition of 6 kinds of fermented milk before and after the simulated oral processing. Twenty-five volatile compounds were identified in the fermented milks, 15 of which were predicted to have an influence on the olfactory perception of fermented milks during oral processing. Partial least squares regression anal. based on chem. and sensory data was then applied to explore the correlation between sensory perception and volatile aroma release. The results showed that oral processing greatly increased the perception of creamy aroma compounds, such as diacetyl and acetone, but did not increase the perception of dairy sour aroma compounds, such as butanoic acid and hexanoic acid. This study can help improve our understanding of the relationship between olfactory perceptions and the release of volatile aroma compounds under oral processing. It might also contribute to the design of palatable fermented milks catering to specific consumer preferences.

Journal of Dairy Science published new progress about Hydrogen bond. 584-02-1 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is 3-Pentanol, and the molecular formula is C5H12O, Product Details of C5H12O.

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Tang, Ke published the artcileChemical and Sensory Characterization of Vidal Icewines Fermented with Different Yeast Strains, SDS of cas: 505-10-2, the main research area is icewine volatile compound aroma fermentation.

The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the aroma composition and sensory attributes of Vidal icewine fermented with four yeast strains (ST, K1, EC1118, and R2). A total of 485 kinds of volatile components were identified by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatog.-time of flight mass spectrometry, among which 347 kinds of volatile compounds were the same in four kinds of sample. The heat map was conducted with 156 volatile compounds, which have aroma contributions, and the anal. results identified the characteristics of the aroma composition of icewine fermented with different yeasts. Quant. descriptive anal. was performed with a trained panel to obtain the sensory profiles. The aroma attributes of honey and nut of the icewine fermented by R2 were much higher than others. Partial least squares discriminant anal. further provided 40 compounds that were mainly responsible for the differences of the aroma characteristics of the icewines fermented by four yeasts. This study provides more data on the current status of Vidal icewines by main com. yeasts.

Fermentation published new progress about Caramel (color). 505-10-2 belongs to class alcohols-buliding-blocks, name is 3-(Methylthio)propan-1-ol, and the molecular formula is C4H10OS, SDS of cas: 505-10-2.

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