Phenylethanol glycosides(PhGs) constitute crucial bioactive compounds in Cistanche Herba.However,their bioavailability is notably low.Research indicates that intestinal flora can metabolize PhGs into small polyphenols...Phenylethanol glycosides(PhGs) constitute crucial bioactive compounds in Cistanche Herba.However,their bioavailability is notably low.Research indicates that intestinal flora can metabolize PhGs into small polyphenols,enhancing bioavailability and pharmacological activities.In this paper,for the first time,a single strain,Beauveria bassiana,was found to be effective in converting PhGs from the crude extract of Cistanche tubulosa into small molecule polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol(HT),decaffeoylacteoside(HT-glu-rha),and caffeic acid through fermentation.We assessed the impact of pre-and post-fermentation on Propionibacterium acnes-induced acne related to a Western diet through in vitro cellular experiments.Both pre-and post-fermentation exhibited efficacy in inhibiting inflammation,oxidative stress,and mitochondrial membrane damage in P.acnes-induced HaCaT.Moreover,post-fermentation,unlike pre-fermentation,displayed stronger and a dose-dependent reduction in insulin-stimulated lipid synthesis in sebaceous gland cells.To further understand the increased efficacy of fermentation in inhibiting lipid synthesis,we investigated HT-glu-rha,the predominant small molecules produced during fermentation.It was shown that the compound inhibited lipid synthesis by decreasing gene expression of sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1(SREBP-1) and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) in sebaceous gland cells.展开更多
The application of aggregation-induced emission(AIE)materials in biological imaging holds multiple significances,including improving detection sensitivity and specificity,optimizing the imaging process,expanding the s...The application of aggregation-induced emission(AIE)materials in biological imaging holds multiple significances,including improving detection sensitivity and specificity,optimizing the imaging process,expanding the scope of application,and promoting advancements in biomedical research.In this work,the propeller ligand was constructed through McMurry coupling reaction and Suzuki coupling reaction by using dimethoxybenzophenone as the starting material.Then,an imine condensation reaction was carried out in chloroform solution,using a 3:2 molar ratio of precursor to tri(2-aminoethyl)amine to synthesize C3 symmetric porous organic cage CB.The structures of the compounds were determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR),electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(ESI-MS)and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR).The optical investigation results reveal that ligand L-B and the porous organic cage CB demonstrate remarkable aggregation-induced emission(AIE)properties in a tetrahydrofuran/water mixed solvent system,along with a pronounced response to tetrahydrofuran vapor stimuli.Consequently,Furthermore,given its unique cage-like structure,high quantum yield,and outstanding AIE behavior,the porous organic cage CB holds promise for applications in cell imaging.展开更多
Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial rol...Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry,chemists have been motivated to devise efficient,cost-effective,and practical methods for C-N bond formation.Significant advancements have been achieved in this cutting-edge field over the past few decades.This review aims to encapsulate the latest progress in C-N bond formation via the photocatalytic C-H amination process.Initially,we provide a comprehensive introduction to C-H amination transformations.Subsequently,we categorize these photochemical conversions into two parts:intramolecular and intermolecular C-H amination.To elucidate the underlying principles of specific illustrative examples,we have carefully chosen and elaborated on the reaction mechanisms,representative experimental outcomes,and applications.展开更多
基金supported by the Start-up Fund of China Pharmaceutical University(3150020057)。
摘要Phenylethanol glycosides(PhGs) constitute crucial bioactive compounds in Cistanche Herba.However,their bioavailability is notably low.Research indicates that intestinal flora can metabolize PhGs into small polyphenols,enhancing bioavailability and pharmacological activities.In this paper,for the first time,a single strain,Beauveria bassiana,was found to be effective in converting PhGs from the crude extract of Cistanche tubulosa into small molecule polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol(HT),decaffeoylacteoside(HT-glu-rha),and caffeic acid through fermentation.We assessed the impact of pre-and post-fermentation on Propionibacterium acnes-induced acne related to a Western diet through in vitro cellular experiments.Both pre-and post-fermentation exhibited efficacy in inhibiting inflammation,oxidative stress,and mitochondrial membrane damage in P.acnes-induced HaCaT.Moreover,post-fermentation,unlike pre-fermentation,displayed stronger and a dose-dependent reduction in insulin-stimulated lipid synthesis in sebaceous gland cells.To further understand the increased efficacy of fermentation in inhibiting lipid synthesis,we investigated HT-glu-rha,the predominant small molecules produced during fermentation.It was shown that the compound inhibited lipid synthesis by decreasing gene expression of sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1(SREBP-1) and peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma(PPARγ) in sebaceous gland cells.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22101267 and 82103686)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(202300410477 and 24230042123)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.2021M692905 and 2024T170832).
摘要The application of aggregation-induced emission(AIE)materials in biological imaging holds multiple significances,including improving detection sensitivity and specificity,optimizing the imaging process,expanding the scope of application,and promoting advancements in biomedical research.In this work,the propeller ligand was constructed through McMurry coupling reaction and Suzuki coupling reaction by using dimethoxybenzophenone as the starting material.Then,an imine condensation reaction was carried out in chloroform solution,using a 3:2 molar ratio of precursor to tri(2-aminoethyl)amine to synthesize C3 symmetric porous organic cage CB.The structures of the compounds were determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR),electrospray ionization mass spectrometry(ESI-MS)and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR).The optical investigation results reveal that ligand L-B and the porous organic cage CB demonstrate remarkable aggregation-induced emission(AIE)properties in a tetrahydrofuran/water mixed solvent system,along with a pronounced response to tetrahydrofuran vapor stimuli.Consequently,Furthermore,given its unique cage-like structure,high quantum yield,and outstanding AIE behavior,the porous organic cage CB holds promise for applications in cell imaging.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82103686 and 22101267)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M692905 and 2024T170832)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421123).
摘要Nitrogen-containing structures represent a significant branch exhibiting remarkable biological activity,surpassing non-nitrogen architectures.Given the vast array of nitrogen-containing compounds and their crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry,chemists have been motivated to devise efficient,cost-effective,and practical methods for C-N bond formation.Significant advancements have been achieved in this cutting-edge field over the past few decades.This review aims to encapsulate the latest progress in C-N bond formation via the photocatalytic C-H amination process.Initially,we provide a comprehensive introduction to C-H amination transformations.Subsequently,we categorize these photochemical conversions into two parts:intramolecular and intermolecular C-H amination.To elucidate the underlying principles of specific illustrative examples,we have carefully chosen and elaborated on the reaction mechanisms,representative experimental outcomes,and applications.