Molecular Structure, Physicochemical Characterization, and in Vitro Degradation of Barley Protein Films

Background: Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) has been known for decades as a molecular target for antibacterial, antifungal and anti-malarial treatments. This enzyme is becoming increasingly important in the design of new anticancer drugs, which is confirmed by numerous studies including modelling, synthesis and in vitro biological research. This review aims to present and discuss some remarkable recent advances on the research of new DHFR inhibitors with potential anticancer activity. Methods: The scientific literature of the last decade on the different types of DHFR inhibitors has been searched. The studies on design, synthesis and investigation structure-activity relationship were summarized and divided into several subsections depending on the leading molecule and its structural modification. Various methods of synthesis, potential anticancer activity and possible practical applications as DHFR inhibitors of new chemical compounds were described and discussed. <p> Results: This review presents the current state of knowledge on the modification of known DHFR inhibitors and the structures and searching for over eighty new molecules, designed as potential anticancer drugs. In addition, DHFR inhibitors acting on thymidylate synthase (TS), carbon anhydrase (CA) and even DNA-binding are presented in this paper. <p> Conclusion: Thorough physicochemical characterization and biological investigations it is possible to understand structure-activity relationship of DHFR inhibitors. This will enable even better design and synthesis of active compounds, which would have the expected mechanism of action and the desired activity.

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In Vitro Degradation of Absorbable Zinc Alloys in Artificial Urine

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma12020295 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 295 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Sébastien Champagne ◽

Ehsan Mostaed ◽

Fariba Safizadeh ◽

Edward Ghali ◽

Maurizio Vedani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Surface Characterization ◽

Urinary Tract Obstruction ◽

Calcium Content ◽

Corrosion Layer ◽

Uniform Corrosion ◽

In Vitro Degradation ◽

Pure Zinc ◽

Zinc Alloys ◽

Artificial Urine

Absorbable metals have potential for making in-demand rigid temporary stents for the treatment of urinary tract obstruction, where polymers have reached their limits. In this work, in vitro degradation behavior of absorbable zinc alloys in artificial urine was studied using electrochemical methods and advanced surface characterization techniques with a comparison to a magnesium alloy. The results showed that pure zinc and its alloys (Zn–0.5Mg, Zn–1Mg, Zn–0.5Al) exhibited slower corrosion than pure magnesium and an Mg–2Zn–1Mn alloy. The corrosion layer was composed mostly of hydroxide, carbonate, and phosphate, without calcium content for the zinc group. Among all tested metals, the Zn–0.5Al alloy exhibited a uniform corrosion layer with low affinity with the ions in artificial urine.

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Development and physicochemical characterization of novel porous phosphate glass bone graft substitute and in vitro comparison with xenograft

Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine ◽

10.1007/s10856-021-06532-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Niketa Chauhan ◽

Nilay Lakhkar ◽

Amol Chaudhari

Keyword(s):

Cell Proliferation ◽

Physicochemical Properties ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Phosphate Glass ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Bone Graft Substitute ◽

Organic Content ◽

In Vitro Cytotoxicity ◽

Porous Phosphate

AbstractThe process of bone regeneration in bone grafting procedures is greatly influenced by the physicochemical properties of the bone graft substitute. In this study, porous phosphate glass (PPG) morsels were developed and their physicochemical properties such as degradation, crystallinity, organic content, surface topography, particle size and porosity were evaluated using various analytical methods. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the PPG morsels was assessed and the interaction of the PPG morsels with Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) was studied by measuring cell proliferation and cell penetration depth. The cell-material interactions between PPG morsels and a commercially available xenograft (XG) were compared. The PPG morsels were observed to be amorphous, biocompatible and highly porous (porosity = 58.45%). From in vitro experiments, PPG morsels were observed to be non-cytotoxic and showed better cell proliferation. The internal surface of PPG was easily accessible to the cells compared to XG.

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State-of-the-art methods and devices for generation, exposure, and collection of aerosols from e-vapor products

Toxicology Research and Application ◽

10.1177/2397847320979751 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 239784732097975

Author(s):

Stéphanie Boué ◽

Didier Goedertier ◽

Julia Hoeng ◽

Anita Iskandar ◽

Arkadiusz K Kuczaj ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ad Hoc ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Objective Evaluation ◽

Vapor Generation ◽

Characterization Methods ◽

Clinical Exposure ◽

Aerosol Generation

E-vapor products (EVP) have become popular alternatives for cigarette smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. EVP research is challenging and complex, mostly because of the numerous and rapidly evolving technologies and designs as well as the multiplicity of e-liquid flavors and solvents available on the market. There is an urgent need to standardize all stages of EVP assessment, from the production of a reference product to e-vapor generation methods and from physicochemical characterization methods to nonclinical and clinical exposure studies. The objective of this review is to provide a detailed description of selected experimental setups and methods for EVP aerosol generation and collection and exposure systems for their in vitro and in vivo assessment. The focus is on the specificities of the product that constitute challenges and require development of ad hoc assessment frameworks, equipment, and methods. In so doing, this review aims to support further studies, objective evaluation, comparison, and verification of existing evidence, and, ultimately, formulation of standardized methods for testing EVPs.

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Chemical And Immunochemical Studies On The In Vivo And In Vitro Degradation Of Peptidoglycan Subunits And Cell Wall Complexes In Relation To Inflammatory Diseases

Biological Properties of Peptidoglycan ◽

10.1515/9783110874297-009 ◽

1986 ◽

pp. 61-66

Author(s):

A. Fox ◽

J. Gilbart ◽

J. Harrison ◽

G. Pararajasegaram ◽

A. Wells ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cell Wall ◽

Inflammatory Diseases ◽

In Vitro Degradation

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Potential of Probiotic Frozen Blackcurrant Products: Consumer Preference, Physicochemical Characterization, and Cell Viability

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10040792 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 792

Author(s):

Kati Väkeväinen ◽

Noora Rinkinen ◽

Roosa-Maria Willman ◽

Jenni Lappi ◽

Kaisa Raninen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Storage Time ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Consumer Preference ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

Point Of View ◽

Raw Material ◽

Frozen Food ◽

High Viability ◽

Food Applications

Blackcurrant is a healthy, affordable, and traditionally gardened berry that, thus far, has been underused in food applications. From the consumers’ point of view, the acidic taste of blackcurrants is a challenge; therefore, these berries have mainly been utilized for sugary juice production. This research study aimed to develop a frozen vegan blackcurrant product with pleasant sensory properties and potential probiotic function. A candidate probiotic, Lactoplantibacillus plantarum Q823, was used in the manufacturing process. The physicochemical properties, nutritional composition, and consumer preference for the developed product were assessed, as was the viability of L. plantarum Q823 during storage time and in an in vitro gastrointestinal model. Consumers (n = 71) perceived the developed product to be pleasant. L. plantarum Q823 had high viability counts (log colony forming units (cfu) g−1 7.0 ± 0.38) in the final product, although the viability of L. plantarum Q823 during storage time needs to be enhanced to obtain a probiotic product. Thus, within an optimized formulation, blackcurrant berries represent a potential raw material for functional frozen food products.

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Physicochemical and Microstructural Characterization of Whey Protein Films Formed with Oxidized Ferulic/Tannic Acids

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10071599 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 1599

Author(s):

Yaosong Wang ◽

Youling L. Xiong

Keyword(s):

Whey Protein ◽

Microstructural Characterization ◽

Protein Isolate ◽

Light Transmittance ◽

In Vitro Digestibility ◽

Protein Films ◽

Film Forming ◽

Protein Sulfhydryl ◽

Reduced Light

Protein-based biodegradable packaging films are of environmental significance. The effect of oxidized ferulic acid (OFA)/tannic acid (OTA) on the crosslinking and film-forming properties of whey protein isolate (WPI) was investigated. Both of the oxidized acids induced protein oxidation and promoted WPI crosslinking through the actions of quinone carbonyl and protein sulfhydryl, and amino groups. OTA enhanced the tensile strength (from 4.5 MPa to max 6.7 MPa) and stiffness (from 215 MPa to max 376 MPa) of the WPI film, whereas OFA significantly increased the elongation at break. The water absorption capability and heat resistance of the films were greatly improved by the addition of OTA. Due to the original color of OTA, the incorporation of OTA significantly reduced light transmittance of the WPI film (λ 200–600 nm) as well as the transparency, whereas no significant changes were induced by the OFA treatment. Higher concentrations of OTA reduced the in vitro digestibility of the WPI film, while the addition of OFA had no significant effect. Overall, these two oxidized polyphenols promoted the crosslinking of WPI and modified the film properties, with OTA showing an overall stronger efficacy than OFA due to more functional groups available.

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