scholarly journals Chromatographic and Tandem mass spectroscopic characterization of Ayush Kwath Churnam-an Ayurvedic immunomodulatory drug during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulaiman C T ◽  
Deepak M ◽  
Madhavankutty T S ◽  
Anandan E M ◽  
Indira Balachandran
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Spectroscopic Characterization ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Molecular Ions ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Chemical Evaluation ◽  
The People

Abstract Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the global health crisis. There are no existing solutions to COVID 19 as yet. Ayush Kwath Churnam (AKC) is an Ayurvedic medicine promoted by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India for the enhancement of body immunity in Covid-19 scenario and promoted many AYUSH clinics all over the country with an aim of enhancing immunity of the people to resist SARS Cov-2.Methods: In this study, chemical evaluation of AKC has been done by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopic (LC-MS) analysis. Chemical characterization of AKC was carried out by Electro Spray chemical Ionization (ESI) in both positive and negative mode using Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (Q-TOF) mass spectroscopy. Results: Data processing of molecular ions obtained by mass fragmentation led to the identification of several phytoconstituents belonging to various classes of compounds such as alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids and isoflavones. Conclusion: The study concluded that AKC contains variety of phytochemicals with numerous biological properties like immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

scholarly journals Enzymatic Synthesis and Characterization of Different Families of Chitooligosaccharides and Their Bioactive Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3212
Author(s):  
Noa Miguez ◽  
Peter Kidibule ◽  
Paloma Santos-Moriano ◽  
Antonio O. Ballesteros ◽  
Maria Fernandez-Lobato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Amperometric Detection ◽  
Anion Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Exchange Chromatography ◽  
Enzymatic Production ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Substrate Properties ◽  
Chitin Hydrolysis

Chitooligosaccharides (COS) are homo- or hetero-oligomers of D-glucosamine (GlcN) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc) that can be obtained by chitosan or chitin hydrolysis. Their enzymatic production is preferred over other methodologies (physical, chemical, etc.) due to the mild conditions required, the fewer amounts of waste and its efficiency to control product composition. By properly selecting the enzyme (chitinase, chitosanase or nonspecific enzymes) and the substrate properties (degree of deacetylation, molecular weight, etc.), it is possible to direct the synthesis towards any of the three COS types: fully acetylated (faCOS), partially acetylated (paCOS) and fully deacetylated (fdCOS). In this article, we review the main strategies to steer the COS production towards a specific group. The chemical characterization of COS by advanced techniques, e.g., high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAEC-PAD) and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, is critical for structure–function studies. The scaling of processes to synthesize specific COS mixtures is difficult due to the low solubility of chitin/chitosan, the heterogeneity of the reaction mixtures, and high amounts of salts. Enzyme immobilization can help to minimize such hurdles. The main bioactive properties of COS are herein reviewed. Finally, the anti-inflammatory activity of three COS mixtures was assayed in murine macrophages after stimulation with lipopolysaccharides.

scholarly journals Alkaline Extraction, Structural Characterization, and Bioactivities of (1→6)-β-d-Glucan from Lentinus edodes

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Li ◽  
Chao Cai ◽  
Mengmeng Zheng ◽  
Jiejie Hao ◽  
Ya Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Monosaccharide Composition ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Orthogonal Experimental Design ◽  
Lentinus Edodes ◽  
Anion Exchange Column ◽  
Strong Anion Exchange ◽  
Fast Flow

The purpose of this study is to develop a robust approach to obtain β glucans from Lentinus edodes and to characterize their structural and biological properties for sustainable utilization. The alkali extraction was optimized with an orthogonal experimental design, and a concise process for obtaining specific targeting polysaccharides from Lentinus edodes was developed in this study. After purification with a Q-Sepharose Fast Flow strong anion-exchange column, the monosaccharide composition, a methylation analysis, and NMR spectroscopy were employed for their structural characterizations. LeP-N2 was found to be composed of (1→6)-β-d-glucans with minor β-(1→3) glucosidic side chains. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and high-performance gel permeation chromatography–refractive index–multi-angle laser light scattering (HPGPC-RI-MALLS) also revealed LeP-N2 exhibiting a compact unit in aqueous solution. This (1→6)-β-d-glucan was tested for antioxidant activities with IC50 at 157 μg/mL. Moreover, RAW 264.7 macrophage activation indicated that the release of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) was markedly increased with no cytotoxicity at a dose of 100 μg/mL. These findings suggest that the (1→6)-β-d-glucans obtained from Lentinus edodes could serve as potential agents in the fields of functional foods or medicine.

scholarly journals Phenolic Profile and Bioactive Potential of Stems and Seed Kernels of Sweet Cherry Fruit

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sílvia Afonso ◽  
Ivo Vaz Oliveira ◽  
Anne S. Meyer ◽  
Alfredo Aires ◽  
Maria José Saavedra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Phenolic Profile ◽  
Bioactive Potential ◽  
Sweet Cherry Cultivars

Every year, large quantities of stems and pits are generated during sweet cherry processing, without any substantial use. Although stems are widely recognized by traditional medicine, detailed and feasible information about their bioactive composition or biological value is still scarce, as well as the characterization of kernels. Therefore, we conducted a study in which bioactivity potential of extracts from stems and kernels of four sweet cherry cultivars (Early Bigi (grown under net cover (C) and without net cover (NC)), Burlat, Lapins, and Van) were examined. The assays included antioxidant (by 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic) acid (ABTS), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and β-carotene-linoleic acid bleaching assays), and antibacterial activities against important Gram negative and Gram positive bacterial human isolates. Profile and individual phenolic composition of each extract were determined by High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis. Extracts from stems of cv. Lapins and kernels of Early Bigi NC presented high levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, ortho-diphenols and saponins. Excepting for cv. Early Bigi NC, major phenolic compounds identified in stems and kernels were sakuranetin and catechin, respectively. In cv. Early Bigi NC the most abundant compounds were ellagic acid for stems and protocatechuic acid for kernels. In all extracts, antioxidant activities showed a positive correlation with the increments in phenolic compounds. Antimicrobial activity assays showed that only stem’s extracts were capable of inhibiting the growth of Gram positive isolates. This new data is intended to provide new possibilities of valorization of these by-products and their valuable properties.

scholarly journals Etazene (N,N-diethyl-2-{[(4-ethoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl}-ethan-1-amine (dihydrochloride)): a novel benzimidazole opioid NPS identified in seized material: crystal structure and spectroscopic characterization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Siczek ◽  
Marcin Zawadzki ◽  
Miłosz Siczek ◽  
Agnieszka Chłopaś-Konowałek ◽  
Paweł Szpot
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Analytical Data ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Drug Market ◽  
Spectroscopic Characterization ◽  
Illegal Drug ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Full Characterization

Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to present the spectroscopic characteristics and crystal structure of the etazene—a benzimidazole opioid, which appeared on the illegal drug market in Poland in the last weeks. Methods The title compound was analyzed by X-ray crystallography as well as gas and liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry. Spectroscopic techniques have also been used, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopies. Results We presented the identification and the broad chemical characterization of etazene, a synthetic opioid that has recently been introduced on the illegal drug market. Conclusions In this paper, we described single-crystal X-ray, chromatographic and spectroscopic characterization of a synthetic opioid that emerged on the new psychoactive substance (NPS) market in Poland. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first full characterization of etazene. Analytical data presented in the work can be helpful in identification and detection of the NPS in forensic and clinical laboratories.

scholarly journals Chemical characterization of the main products formed through aqueous-phase photonitration of guaiacol

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 2457-2470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Kitanovski ◽  
A. Čusak ◽  
I. Grgić ◽  
M. Claeys
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Atmospheric Aerosols ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Heterogeneous Reactions ◽  
Negative Ion ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Esi Ms

Abstract. Guaiacol (2-methoxyphenol) and its derivatives can be emitted into the atmosphere by thermal degradation (i.e., burning) of wood lignins. Due to its volatility, guaiacol is predominantly distributed atmospherically in the gaseous phase. Recent studies have shown the importance of aqueous-phase reactions in addition to the dominant gas-phase and heterogeneous reactions of guaiacol, in the formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) in the atmosphere. The main objectives of the present study were to chemically characterize the main products of the aqueous-phase photonitration of guaiacol and examine their possible presence in urban atmospheric aerosols. The aqueous-phase reactions were carried out under simulated sunlight and in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and nitrite. The formed guaiacol reaction products were concentrated by solid-phase extraction and then purified with semi-preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The fractionated individual compounds were isolated as pure solids and further analyzed with liquid-state proton, carbon-13 and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and direct infusion negative ion electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry ((−)ESI-MS/MS). The NMR and product ion (MS2) spectra were used for unambiguous product structure elucidation. The main products of guaiacol photonitration are 4-nitroguaiacol (4NG), 6-nitroguaiacol (6NG), and 4,6-dinitroguaiacol (4,6DNG). Using the isolated compounds as standards, 4NG and 4,6DNG were unambiguously identified in winter PM10 aerosols from the city of Ljubljana (Slovenia) by means of HPLC/(−)ESI-MS/MS. Owing to the strong absorption of ultraviolet and visible light, 4,6DNG could be an important constituent of atmospheric "brown" carbon, especially in regions affected by biomass burning.

scholarly journals Chromatographic characterization of products isolated from chrome shavings

1999 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-290
Author(s):  
Edivaldo E Garcia ◽  
Cláudia C.M Kimura ◽  
Ariovaldo C Martins ◽  
Gisele O Rocha ◽  
Jorge Nozaki
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Gel Permeation Chromatography ◽  
Gel Permeation ◽  
Chromatographic Characterization ◽  
Free Aminoacids

Gel permeation chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography were employed for separation and chemical characterization of products isolated from chrome shavings. After enzymatic hydrolysis, the products isolated were peptides of higher molecular weight. Peptides of lower molecular weight and free aminoacids were the main products using sulfuric acid in chrome shavings solubilization. Glycine (17%) , glutamic acid (10.6%) , alanine (9.2%) , and arginine (8.2%) were the principal amino acids found. Phenylalanine(1.8%) was the main aromatic amino acid , while tryptophane was completely absent.

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