Comprehensive analysis of peptides and low molecular weight components of the giant ant Dinoponera quadriceps venom

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gandhi Rádis-Baptista ◽  
Hilania V. Dodou ◽  
Álvaro R. B. Prieto-da-Silva ◽  
André J. Zaharenko ◽  
Kohei Kazuma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Microbial Infection ◽  
Live Prey ◽  
Peptide Mass ◽  
The World ◽  
Ant Venom ◽  
On Line ◽  
First Time

Abstract Ants (Hymenoptera, Apocrita, Aculeata, Formicoidea) comprise a well-succeeded group of animals. Like bees and wasps, ants are mostly venomous, having a sting system to deliver a mixture of bioactive organic compounds and peptides. The predatory giant ant Dinoponera quadriceps belongs to the subfamily Ponerinae that include one of the largest known ant species in the world. In the present study, low molecular weight compounds and peptides were identified by on-line peptide mass fingerprint. These include neuroactive biogenic amines (histamine, tyramine, and dopamine), monoamine alkaloid (phenethylamine), free amino acids (e.g., glutamic acid and proline), free thymidine and cytosine. To the best of our knowledge most of these components are described for the first time in an ant venom. Multifunctional dinoponeratoxin peptides variants (pilosulin- and ponericin-like peptides) were characterized that possess antimicrobial, hemolytic, and histamine-releasing properties. These venom components, particularly peptides, might synergistically contribute to the overall venom activity and toxicity, for immobilizing live prey, and defending D. quadriceps against aggressors, predators and potential microbial infection.

Comprehensive analysis of peptides and low molecular weight components of the giant ant Dinoponera quadriceps venom

2020 ◽  
Vol 401 (8) ◽  
pp. 945-954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gandhi Rádis-Baptista ◽  
Hilania V. Dodou ◽  
Álvaro R.B. Prieto-da-Silva ◽  
André J. Zaharenko ◽  
Kohei Kazuma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Free Amino ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Microbial Infection ◽  
Live Prey ◽  
Peptide Mass ◽  
The World ◽  
Ant Venom ◽  
First Time

AbstractAnts (Hymenoptera, Apocrita, Aculeata, Formicoidea) comprise a well-succeeded group of animals. Like bees and wasps, ants are mostly venomous, having a sting system to deliver a mixture of bioactive organic compounds and peptides. The predatory giant ant Dinoponera quadriceps belongs to the subfamily Ponerinae that includes one of the largest known ant species in the world. In the present study, low molecular weight compounds and peptides were identified by online peptide mass fingerprint. These include neuroactive biogenic amines (histamine, tyramine, and dopamine), monoamine alkaloid (phenethylamine), free amino acids (e.g. glutamic acid and proline), free thymidine, and cytosine. To the best of our knowledge, most of these components are described for the first time in an ant venom. Multifunctional dinoponeratoxin peptide variants (pilosulin- and ponericin-like peptides) were characterized that possess antimicrobial, hemolytic, and histamine-releasing properties. These venom components, particularly peptides, might synergistically contribute to the overall venom activity and toxicity, for immobilizing live prey, and for defending D. quadriceps against aggressors, predators, and potential microbial infection.

scholarly journals Neuroprotective Metabolites from Vietnamese Marine Derived Fungi of Aspergillus and Penicillium Genera

Marine Drugs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 608
Author(s):  
Elena V. Girich ◽  
Anton N. Yurchenko ◽  
Olga F. Smetanina ◽  
Phan Thi Hoai Trinh ◽  
Ngo Thi Duy Ngoc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Aspergillus Terreus ◽  
Marine Fungi ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Natural Source ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
First Time

Low molecular weight secondary metabolites of marine fungi Aspergillus flocculosus, Aspergillus terreus and Penicillium sp. from Van Phong and Nha Trang Bays (Vietnam) were studied and a number of polyketides, bis-indole quinones and terpenoids were isolated. The structures of the isolated compounds were determined by 1D and 2D NMR and HR-ESI-MS techniques. Stereochemistry of some compounds was established based on ECD data. A chemical structure of asterriquinone F (6) was thoroughly described for the first time. Anthraquinone (13) was firstly obtained from a natural source. Neuroprotective influences of the isolated compounds against 6-OHDA, paraquat and rotenone toxicity were investigated. 4-Hydroxyscytalone (1), 4-hydroxy-6-dehydroxyscytalone (2) and demethylcitreoviranol (3) have shown significant increasing of paraquat- and rotenone-treated Neuro-2a cell viability and anti-ROS activity.

scholarly journals Cabozantinib and apixaban: an hitherto unreported interaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Santini ◽  
Fabrizio Citarella ◽  
Bruno Vincenzi ◽  
Marco Russano ◽  
Giuseppe Tonini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Renal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Oral Anticoagulant ◽  
Low Molecular Weight Heparin ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Direct Oral Anticoagulant ◽  
Anticancer Treatment ◽  
Pharmaceutical Agents ◽  
First Time

Abstract The use of direct oral anticoagulant in cancer patients is an emerging issue, which seems to be an alternative to low molecular weight heparin. Every year several new drugs are approved as anticancer treatment with possible drug-drug interaction with other drugs such as oral anticoagulant. We describe, for the first time, a case of neutropenia and thrombocytopenia in a patient in treatment with cabozantinib, a novel anticancer treatment used in metastatic renal cell carcinoma, and apixaban with promptly resumption of the toxicity after the interruption of cabozantinib. This case suggest a possible interaction between these two pharmaceutical agents, which merit caution considering the spreading of the two drugs.

Detection of cellulase inhibitor in the wheat bran culture of Aspergillus terreus

1981 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 1334-1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Sinha ◽  
B. L. Ghosh ◽  
S. N. Ghose
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Wheat Bran ◽  
Filter Paper ◽  
Aspergillus Terreus ◽  
Defined Medium ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Chemically Defined Medium ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
First Time ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

The presence of a cellulase inhibitor in the wheat bran culture of a fungus is reported for the first time. The inhibitor has a low molecular weight and is relatively stable to heat. It is absent from wheat bran and is not produced in a chemically defined medium. Unlike cellulase inhibitors of plant origin, this inhibitor is not a polyphenol. It inhibits the hydrolysis of cotton to a greater degree than that of filter paper or carboxymethylcellulose. In addition to inhibiting Aspergillus terreus cellulase, it also inhibits a variety of commercial cellulases.

Low molecular weight gels: potential in remediation of crude oil spillage and recovery

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (58) ◽  
pp. 53415-53420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ch. Siva Kesava Raju ◽  
Bhaskar Pramanik ◽  
Tanmoy Kar ◽  
Peddy V. C. Rao ◽  
Nettem V. Choudary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Crude Oils ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Oil Spillage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
First Time

A molecular gelator which has strong gelation ability for different crude oils (light to heavy crudes), and a wide range of refinery products is reported for the first time for its potential application in oil spillage/recovery.

Coupling Agents for Certain Types of Fluoroelastomers

1978 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 897-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Martin ◽  
T. V. Braswell ◽  
H. E. Green
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Coupling Agents ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
Base Polymer ◽  
Service Conditions ◽  
Carbon Fillers ◽  
First Time

Abstract From the data presented in this paper, it is concluded that fillers can be coupled with certain types of fluoroelastomer base polymers. A useful coupling agent must have mechanical and thermal properties at least equivalent to the base polymer in order to provide an improvement in properties for the compound under extreme service conditions. For the particular case of peroxide-curable fluoroelastomers and carbon fillers, hydroxy-terminated low-molecular-weight polybutadienes with high 1,2-microstructure appear to be good coupling agents. Care must be exercised in selecting the peroxide level to obtain a high crosslink density of the coupling agent while retaining rubberlike properties of the compound. This type of polybutadienediol has a relatively high number of reactive vinyl groups (approximately 20 per molecule) and relatively high molecular weight. Based upon the hypotheses presented in this paper, that coupling between carbon black and fluoroelastomers has been demonstrated for the first time, both higher molecular weight and multifunctionality of the polybutadienediol are viewed as important characteristics for effective performance.

Preparation of SiBCN Microtubes from Melt-Spinnable Polymers

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 926-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Gottardo ◽  
Samuel Bernard ◽  
Marie Paule Berthet ◽  
Philippe Miele
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Nitrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Ceramic Fibers ◽  
Preceramic Polymers ◽  
Flexible Form ◽  
First Time

SiBCN microtubes were prepared for the first time by spinning a low molecular weight preceramic polymers of boron-modified polyvinylsilazanes into green fibers ~30 m in diameter which were subsequently thermolyzed under a nitrogen atmosphere. Hollow SiBCN ceramic fibers black colored, of flexible form, ~20 m in diameter and 0.8GPa in tensile strength were produced.

In situ formation of AuNPs using fatty N-acylamino hydrazide organogelators as templates

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 295-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Ongaratto ◽  
Naiane Conte ◽  
Caroline R. Montes D’Oca ◽  
Rafael C. Brinkerhoff ◽  
Caroline Pires Ruas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
In Situ Formation ◽  
First Time

This work reports, for the first time, the synthesis of new fatty N-acylamino hydrazides and demonstrates the activity of these compounds as low-molecular-weight organic gelators and templates for preparation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs).

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