Effectiveness of Physical and Chemical Pretreatments in Enhancing Cotton Gin Trash In Vitro Ruminant Digestibility

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel J. Ray ◽  
Lester O. Pordesimo ◽  
Michael J. Buschermohle ◽  
John C. Waller ◽  
John B. Wilkerson
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Pretreatments ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Cotton Gin

scholarly journals Physicochemical Characteristics of Arginine Enriched NaF Varnish: An In Vitro Study

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2998
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nadeem Bijle ◽  
Manikandan Ekambaram ◽  
Edward Lo ◽  
Cynthia Yiu
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Stable Matrix

The in vitro study objectives were to investigate the effect of arginine (Arg) incorporation in a 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) varnish on its physical and chemical properties including F/Arg release. Six experimental formulations were prepared with L-arginine (L-Arg) and L-arginine monohydrochloride at 2%, 4%, and 8% w/v in a 5% NaF varnish, which served as a control. The varnishes were subjected to assessments for adhesion, viscosity, and NaF extraction. Molecular dynamics were simulated to identify post-dynamics total energy for NaF=Arg/Arg>NaF/Arg<NaF concentrations. The Arg/F varnish release profiles were determined in polyacrylic lactate buffer (pH-4.5; 7 days) and artificial saliva (pH-7; 1 h, 24 h, and 12 weeks). Incorporation of L-Arg in NaF varnish significantly influences physical properties ameliorating retention (p < 0.001). L-Arg in NaF varnish institutes the Arg-F complex. Molecular dynamics suggests that NaF>Arg concentration denotes the stabilized environment compared to NaF<Arg (p < 0.001). The 2% Arg-NaF exhibits periodic perennial Arg/F release and shows significantly higher integrated mean F release than NaF (p < 0.001). Incorporating 2% L-arginine in 5% NaF varnish improves its physical properties and renders a stable matrix with enduring higher F/Arg release than control.

scholarly journals Size-controlled human adipose-derived stem cell spheroids hybridized with single-segmented nanofibers and their effect on viability and stem cell differentiation

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinkyu Lee ◽  
Sangmin Lee ◽  
Sung Min Kim ◽  
Heungsoo Shin
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Cell Function ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Stem Cell Differentiation ◽  
Cell Spheroids ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vitro Analysis ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Abstract Background Fabrication of three-dimensional stem cell spheroids have been studied to improve stem cell function, but the hypoxic core and limited penetration of nutrients and signaling cues to the interior of the spheroid were challenges. The incorporation of polymers such as silica and gelatin in spheroids resulted in relatively relaxed assembly of composite spheroids, and enhancing transport of nutrient and biological gas. However, because of the low surface area between cells and since the polymers were heterogeneously distributed throughout the spheroid, these polymers cannot increase the cell to extracellular matrix interactions needed to support differentiation. Methods We developed the stem cell spheroids that incorporate poly(ι-lactic acid) single-segmented fibers synthesized by electrospinning and physical and chemical fragmentation. The proper mixing ratio was 2000 cells/μg fibers (average length of the fibers was 50 μm - 100 μm). The SFs were coated with polydopamine to increase cell binding affinity and to synthesize various-sized spheroids. The function of spheroids was investigated by in vitro analysis depending on their sizes. For statistical analysis, Graphpad Prism 5 software (San Diego, CA, USA) was used to perform one-way analysis of variance ANOVA with Tukey’s honest significant difference test and a Student’s t-test (for two variables) (P < 0.05). Results Spheroids of different sizes were created by modulating the amount of cells and fibers (0.063 mm2–0.322 mm2). The fibers in the spheroid were homogenously distributed and increased cell viability, while cell-only spheroids showed a loss of DNA contents, internal degradation, and many apoptotic signals. Furthermore, we investigated stemness and various functions of various-sized fiber-incorporated spheroids. In conclusion, the spheroid with the largest size showed the greatest release of angiogenic factors (released VEGF: 0.111 ± 0.004 pg/ng DNA), while the smallest size showed greater effects of osteogenic differentiation (mineralized calcium: 18.099 ± 0.271 ng/ng DNA). Conclusion The spheroids incorporating polydopamine coated single-segmented fibers showed enhanced viability regardless of sizes and increased their functionality by regulating the size of spheroids which may be used for various tissue reconstruction and therapeutic applications.

New thiazacridine agents: Synthesis, physical and chemical characterization, and in vitro anticancer evaluation

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 1059-1070 ◽  
Author(s):  
MBO Chagas ◽  
NCC Cordeiro ◽  
KMR Marques ◽  
MG Rocha Pitta ◽  
MJBM Rêgo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Cycle Progression ◽  
Antitumor Agents ◽  
Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽  
Cell Lineage ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Flow Cytometric ◽  
Physical And Chemical

A series of new thiazacridine agents were synthesized and evaluated as antitumor agents, in terms of not only their cytotoxicity but also their selectivity. The cytotoxicity assay confirmed that all compounds showed cytotoxic activity and selectivity. The new compound, 3-acridin-9-ylmethyl-5-(5-bromo-1 H-indol-3-ylmethylene)-thiazolidine-2,4-dione (LPSF/AA29 – 7a), proved to be the most promising compound as it presents lower half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values (ranging from 0.25 to 68.03 µM) depending on cell lineage. In HepG2 cells, the lowest IC50 value was exhibited by 3-acridin-9-ylmethyl-5-(4-piperidin-1-yl-benzylidene)-thiazolidine-2,4-dione (LPSF/AA36 – 7b; 46.95 µM). None of the synthesized compounds showed cytotoxic activity against normal cells (IC50 > 100 µM). The mechanism of death induction and cell cycle effects was also evaluated. Flow cytometric analysis revealed that the compounds LPSF/AA29 – 7a and LPSF/AA36 – 7b significantly increased the percentage of apoptotic cells and induced G2/M arrest in the cell cycle progression. Therefore, these new thiazacridine derivatives constitute promising antitumor agents whose cytotoxicity and selectivity properties indicate they have potential to contribute to or serve as a basis for the development of new cancer drugs in the future.

scholarly journals Stimuli that induce a yeast heat shock gene fused to beta-galactosidase.

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 2573-2579 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Brazzell ◽  
T D Ingolia
Keyword(s):  
Heat Shock ◽  
Heat Shock Gene ◽  
Enzyme Assays ◽  
Lacz Gene ◽  
Directed Synthesis ◽  
Shock Gene ◽  
Chemical Stimuli ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Beta Galactosidase

Saccharomyces cerevisiae contain a multigene family related to the Drosophila heat shock gene hsp70. Two members of this family, YG100 and YG101, have been previously characterized (Ingolia et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 2:1388-1398, 1982), and only YG100 was found to have elevated levels of transcription after heat shock. The yeast hsp70 genes contained on YG100 and YG101 were truncated and fused to the Escherichia coli lacZ gene contained on pMC1587 (Casadaban et al., Methods Enzymol. 100:283-308, 1983). The resulting plasmids directed synthesis of the beta-galactosidase gene as measured by in vitro enzyme assays and by colorimetric assays on plates. The expression level from the YG101 gene was constant under all the conditions tested, whereas expression driven by the YG100 gene could be induced over 50-fold. Other stimuli besides heat, including recovery from anoxia and high cell density, were found to strongly induce YG100 gene expression. Most physical and chemical stimuli tested, including UV irradiation, zymolyase treatment, and ethanol, did not stimulate expression of this heat shock gene.

scholarly journals Co-Crystals of Resveratrol and Polydatin with L-Proline: Crystal Structures, Dissolution Properties, and In Vitro Cytotoxicities

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (18) ◽  
pp. 5722
Author(s):  
Yijie Lou ◽  
Kaxi Yu ◽  
Xiajun Wu ◽  
Zhaojun Wang ◽  
Yusheng Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Line ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Lung Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Hek 293 ◽  
Dissolution Properties ◽  
Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide ◽  
Water Ph ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Resveratrol (RSV) and polydatin (PD) have been widely used to treat several chronic diseases, such as atherosclerosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and diabetes, among several others. However, their low solubility hinders their further applications. In this work, we show that the solubility of PD can be boosted via its co-crystallization with L-proline (L-Pro). Two different phases of co-crystals, namely the RSV-L-Pro (RSV:L-Pro = 1:2) and PD-L-Pro (PD:L-Pro = 1: 3), have been prepared and characterized. As compared to the pristine RSV and PD, the solubility and dissolution rates of PD-L-Pro in water (pH 7.0) exhibited a 15.8% increase, whereas those of RSV-L-Pro exhibited a 13.8% decrease. A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay of pristine RSV, PD, RSV-L-Pro, and PD-L-Pro against lung cancer cell line A549 and human embryonic kidney cell line HEK-293 indicated that both compounds showed obvious cytotoxicity against A549, but significantly reduced cytotoxicity against HEK-293, with PD/PD-L-Pro further exhibiting better biological safety than that of RSV/RSV-L-Pro. This work demonstrated that the readily available and biocompatible L-Pro can be a promising adjuvant to optimize the physical and chemical properties of RSV and PD to improve their pharmacokinetics.

scholarly journals PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS BASED ON CYCLIC KETALS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Gul’nara Z. Raskil’dina ◽  
Yulianna G. Borisova ◽  
Natalia N. Mikhaiylova ◽  
Semyon S. Zlotskiy ◽  
Louise M. Mryasova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Plant Growth Regulators ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Herbicidal Activity ◽  
Aromatic Solvent ◽  
Water Emulsion ◽  
Pea Seedlings ◽  
Dicotyledonous Plants ◽  
Physical And Chemical

 For citation:Raskil’dinaG.Z., BorisovaY.G., MikhailovaN.N., MryasovaL.M., KuznetsovV.M., ZlotskiyS.S. Plant growth regulators based on cyclic ketals and their derivatives. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60. N 1. P. 95-101.Low toxicity of polyfunctional 1,3-dioxocyclicalkanes to soil bacteria allows to consider the compounds of this class as perspective herbicides. In this regard, we studied the herbicidal activity of a series of substituted cyclic ketals, their derivatives and alkenylmalonates. On the basis of commercially available triols the corresponding cyclic ketals were obtained with a yield more than 90%. O-alkylation of alcohol according to the methods led to the corresponding ethers and esters. The glycerol monoethers were obtained quantitatively by acid hydrolysis of ketals. Growth-regulatory activity of the synthesized compounds was determined in vitro on wheat and pea seedlings according to a known procedure (aromatic solvent - nefras A 150/330, surfactant - oxyethylated izononilfenol neonol AF-9-12). Evaluation of herbicidal activity of preparations was carried out in the laboratory. During 3 days length (L, mm) and weight (m, g) seedlings in comparison with the control option was measured. Without herbicide on seedlings the monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants are placed in Petri dishes containing water emulsion of active substances with a concentration of 5 mg / l and 10 mg / l for peas and 50 mg / l and 100 mg / l for wheat.  As a reference well-known herbicide, Oktapon Extra, was used. The diol with allyloxy-diol group showed the best results towards wheat. This compound successfully inhibits the increase in the length and weight of escape and gives close results to the standard. For peas, ketals and derivatives thereof are effective only in terms of inhibition of the shoot masses. Heterocyclic alcohol and glycols are superior to the standard, and a ketal at a concentration of 10 mg / l practically corresponds to it. Alkenylmalonates were more effective in inhibiting the escape weight wheat than peas. In particular, at a concentration of 100mg / l effectiveness of methallyl derivatives of trans-1,3-dichloropropene coincides to the standard. Physical and chemical characteristics of the compounds were proved by NMR and mass spectra. Screening results showed that activity of diol with allyloxy group is close to the ideal attitude to wheat. Ketals and their derivatives show the herbicidal activity only at inhibition of the mass escape of peas. Results of alkenylmalonates were better at inhibition of the mass escape of wheat than peas. The obtained results prove prospectivity of producing of herbicidal drugs based on the alkenylmalonates substituted diols and acetals, as a new generation of herbicides.

AMPHOTERICIN B TOPICAL EXTEMPORANEOUS PREPARATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NON-DERMATOPHYTIC ONYCHOMYCOSIS

2020 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
KOMESMUNEEBORIRAK PHOJANA ◽  
WERAWATGANONE PORNPEN ◽  
MUANGSIRI WALAISIRI
Keyword(s):  
Amphotericin B ◽  
Chemical Stability ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ◽  
Physical Stability ◽  
Lauryl Sulfate ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Injection Product

Objective: At present, the nail preparation to cure onychomycosis, caused by non-dermatophyte molds, is not commercially available in Thailand. The physical and chemical stability of amphotericin B (AmB) extemporaneous preparations in the presence of 30% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and their in vitro nail permeation was evaluated. Methods: AmB extemporaneous preparations in the presence of 30% DMSO were prepared from a commercial sterile injection product, and cream or hydrophilic ointment. Physical stability was tested at 30°C for 2 months, or using 6 heating-cooling cycles. The chemical stability and in vitro nail permeation of AmB content were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In vitro nail permeation was performed by applying 3.5 mg/mm2 of the tested formulation on nail clippings for 5 consecutive days. Results: The AmB cream and ointment extemporaneous preparations containing 30% DMSO, a permeation enhancer, were homogeneous and pale yellow to yellow cream or ointment. The AmB ointment was stable for up to 60 days. The ointment preparation allows in vitro penetration through nails up to 14.17 μg/cm2. The ointment preparation allows significantly better penetration through than the cream preparation due to the presence of DMSO, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and water in the ointment preparation. Conclusion: The AmB extemporaneous ointment was successfully compounded from a commercial sterile injection product with a beyond-use date of 60 days. The ointment preparation is currently under further investigation for in vivo efficacy.

Abstract 230: Lipoprotein X Causes Renal Disease in LCAT Deficiency

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward B Neufeld ◽  
Alice Ossoli ◽  
Seth G Thacker ◽  
Boris Vaisman ◽  
Milton Pryor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
Plasma Clearance ◽  
Mesangial Cells ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Low Hdl ◽  
Lcat Deficiency ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Dependent Pathway

Familial lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiency (FLD) is characterized by low HDL, accumulation of an abnormal cholesterol-rich multilamellar particle called lipoprotein-X (LpX) in plasma, and renal disease. The aim of our study was to determine if LpX is nephrotoxic and to gain insight into the pathogenesis of FLD renal disease. We administered a synthetic LpX, nearly identical to endogenous LpX in its physical, and chemical properties, to wild-type and Lcat -/- mice. Our in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated an apoA-I and LCAT-dependent pathway for LpX conversion to HDL-like particles, which likely mediates normal plasma clearance of LpX. Plasma clearance of exogenous LpX was markedly delayed in Lcat -/- mice, which have low HDL but only minimal amounts of endogenous LpX and do not spontaneously develop renal disease. Chronically administered exogenous LpX deposited in all renal glomerular cellular and matrical compartments of Lcat -/- mice, and induced proteinuria and nephrotoxic gene changes, as well as all of the hallmarks of FLD renal disease as assessed by histological, TEM, and SEM analyses. Extensive in vivo EM studies revealed LpX uptake by macropinocytosis into mouse glomerular endothelial cells, podocytes, and mesangial cells and delivery to lysosomes, where it was degraded. Endocytosed LpX appeared to be degraded by both human podocyte and mesangial cell lysosomal PLA 2 and induced podocyte secretion of pro-inflammatory IL-6 in vitro and renal Cxl10 expression in Lcat -/- mice. In conclusion, LpX is a nephrotoxic particle that in the absence of LCAT induces all of the histological and functional hallmarks of FLD and hence may serve as a biomarker for monitoring recombinant LCAT therapy. In addition, our studies suggest that LpX-induced loss of endothelial barrier function and release of cytokines by renal glomerular cells likely plays a role in the initiation and progression of FLD nephrosis.

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