scholarly journals Low-molecular components of colostrum as a regulator of the organism redox-system and biological antidote

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Ievgen Ivanov ◽  
Valentyn Kozheshkurt ◽  
Anatoly Bozhkov ◽  
Anatolii Goltvjansky ◽  
Victor Katrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Conductivity ◽  
Protein Composition ◽  
Redox System ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Measuring Cell ◽  
Conductivity Change ◽  
Blue Stone ◽  
Integral Characteristics ◽  
Molecular Masses ◽  
Molecular Components

The protein composition in the diapason of molecular masses from 4800 to 9500 Dа has been studied in colostrum, taken from different cows, and manifested the expressed biological activity. For this aim, an influence of low-molecular components of colostrum on some physiological parameters (change of body mass and temperature) at intoxication of animals (Wistar rats) by blue stone has been studied. An influence of colostrum low-molecular components on parameters of the organism redox-system (content of hyperperoxides of lipids and activity of glutathione peroxidase) in the blood serum of animals has been studied. For determining integral characteristics of colostrum components, electric conductivity of skim colostrum and one of colostrum with low-molecular proteins (less than 10 000 Dа), taken from different cows, were used. The aim of this work is to study interconnections of an influence of colostrum low-molecular proteins on models of organism intoxication by cooper ions. It is demonstrated, that the colostrum composition includes 25–35 different proteins with a molecular mass from 4800 to 9500 Dа. The number and ratio between protein fractions depend on individual physiological-biochemical characteristics of producers. It has been revealed, that there is no direct dependence between the protein content in a measuring cell (2 mg/ml, 4 mg/ml and 10 mg/ml) with skim colostrum and electric conductivity change, and this dependence is different for skim colostrum, taken from different cows. Individual differences are manifested both at electric conductivity change and by the content of colostrum low-molecular proteins in a measuring cell. It is demonstrated, that colostrum low-molecular components can eliminate the toxic effect of blue stone on the organism, which mechanisms are connected with a balance shift in the system “prooxidants↔antioxidants” towards antioxidants. The electric conductivity of colostrum components may be used as an express-method for evaluating biologically active substances of colostrum

Fractionation of the Biologically Active Large Molecular Components of Human Gastric Content

1959 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 439-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranwel Caputto ◽  
William O. Smith ◽  
Jordan Tang ◽  
Raul E. Trucco ◽  
Walter Joel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Content ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Molecular Components

scholarly journals Unravelling the Skin Secretion Peptides of the Gliding Leaf Frog, Agalychnis spurrelli (Hylidae)

Biomolecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Proaño-Bolaños ◽  
Ailín Blasco-Zúñiga ◽  
José Rafael Almeida ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Miguel Angel Llumiquinga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Structural Diversity ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Biological Characterization ◽  
Skin Secretion ◽  
Peptide Profile ◽  
Active Chemical ◽  
Molecular Masses ◽  
Skin Secretions

Frog skin secretions contain medically-valuable molecules, which are useful for the discovery of new biopharmaceuticals. The peptide profile of the skin secretion of Agalychnis spurrelli has not been investigated; therefore, the structural and biological characterization of its compounds signify an inestimable opportunity to acquire new biologically-active chemical scaffolds. In this work, skin secretion from this amphibian was analysed by molecular cloning and tandem mass spectrometry. Although the extent of this work was not exhaustive, eleven skin secretion peptides belonging to five peptide families were identified. Among these, we report the occurrence of two phyllokinins, and one medusin-SP which were previously reported in other related species. In addition, eight novel peptides were identified, including four dermaseptins, DRS-SP2 to DRS-SP5, one phylloseptin-SP1, and three orphan peptides. Phylloseptin-SP1 and dermaseptins-SP2 were identified in HPLC fractions based on their molecular masses determined by MALDI-TOF MS. Among the antimicrobial peptides, dermaseptin-SP2 was the most potent, inhibiting Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and ORSA with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2.68 μM, and Candida albicans with an MIC of 10.71 μM, without haemolytic effects. The peptides described in this study represent but a superficial glance at the considerable structural diversity of bioactive peptides produced in the skin secretion of A. spurrelli.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Electrophoretic Profile of Major Proteins of Milk from Alpine and Carpathian Goats

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina NASALEAN ◽  
Laurentiu OGNEAN ◽  
Sergiu MUNTEAN ◽  
Stefana BALICI ◽  
Horea MATEI
Keyword(s):  
Protein Profile ◽  
Milk Proteins ◽  
Goat Milk ◽  
Protein Composition ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Protein Fractions ◽  
Animal Nutrition ◽  
Sds Page ◽  
Percentage Data

The milk’s proteins provide nutritional and biologically active values, essential in human and animal nutrition. In the case of goat milk, the proteins’ concentration and quality represent basic indices for the evaluation of the nutritional and biologically active values. The proposal is to comparatively analyse the protein profile of milk. The milk was collected from two different breeds: French Alpine and Romanian Carpathian. During March and April 2016 there were collected samples of raw milk in hygienic and sanitation conditions. There were two lots: first lot has 10 Carpathian goats and the second lot has 10 Alpine goats. The protein composition of goat milk was established with SDS-PAGE, after the evaluation of the total proteins’ concentration with the Bradford method. The quantitative and percentage data obtained with electrophoresis revealed few differences between those 8 identified protein fractions. Between those two lots, regarding the levels of β-CN, k-CN and β-lactoglobulines there were significant differences. The other protein fractions have values almost identical. Statistical analysis of obtained data shaped the differences in the protein profile at those two breeds. Based on those differences it is to note the superior potential of the Alpine breed regarding the content in biologically active milk proteins. Regarding the obtained data, this study brings new contributions for the evaluation and analysis of protein profile as a nutritive and biologically active component of goat milk, confirming its character as a functional aliment.

scholarly journals Structural and functional analysis of a promoter of the human granulin/epithelin gene

1996 ◽  
Vol 319 (2) ◽  
pp. 441-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay BHANDARI ◽  
Rachael DANIEL ◽  
Pheng Siew LIM ◽  
Andrew BATEMAN
Keyword(s):  
Promoter Activity ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Gene Products ◽  
High Level Expression ◽  
Haematopoietic Cells ◽  
Molecular Masses ◽  
Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase Gene ◽  
High Level

Granulins (grns) or epithelins (epis) are peptides with molecular masses of approx. 6 kDa that modulate the growth of cells. The precursor for the grns/epis, which might itself be biologically active, is a secreted glycoprotein containing multiple repeats of the grn/epi motif. Grn/epi mRNA occurs widely in vivo, particularly in tissues rich in epithelial and haematopoietic cells. To understand better the role of the gene products for grn/epi it is important to determine the patterns of grn/epi gene expression and how this is regulated. To assist in this we have obtained the 5´ sequence of the human grn/epi gene, and using chimaeras of the grn/epi -5´ sequence and the chloramphenicol acetyltransferase gene we have shown a strong promoter activity associated with the 5´ sequence of the human grn/epi gene. We have further delineated regions of the 5´ sequence that confer high-level expression on the chimaeric gene.

scholarly journals Antigenic Composition of Borrelia burgdorferi during Infection of SCID Mice

2003 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 3419-3428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy R. Crother ◽  
Cheryl I. Champion ◽  
Xiao-Yang Wu ◽  
David R. Blanco ◽  
James N. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Borrelia Burgdorferi ◽  
Antigenic Variation ◽  
Protein Composition ◽  
Surface Protein ◽  
Immunoblot Analysis ◽  
Scid Mice ◽  
Antigenic Composition ◽  
Mouse Tissues ◽  
Molecular Masses

ABSTRACT The general concept that during infection of mice the Borrelia burgdorferi surface protein composition differs profoundly from that of tick-borne or in vitro-cultivated spirochetes is well established. Specific knowledge concerning the differences is limited because the small numbers of spirochetes present in tissue have not been amenable to direct compositional analysis. In this report we describe novel means for studying the antigenic composition of host-adapted Borrelia (HAB). The detergent Triton X-114 was used to extract the detergent-phase HAB proteins from mouse ears, ankles, knees, and hearts. Immunoblot analysis revealed a profile distinct from that of in vitro-cultivated Borrelia (IVCB). OspA and OspB were not found in the tissues of SCID mice 17 days after infection. The amounts of antigenic variation protein VlsE and the relative amounts of its transcripts were markedly increased in ear, ankle, and knee tissues but not in heart tissue. VlsE existed as isoforms having both different unit sizes and discrete lower molecular masses. The hydrophobic smaller forms of VlsE were also found in IVCB. The amounts of the surface protein (OspC) and the decorin binding protein (DbpA) were increased in ear, ankle, knee, and heart tissues, as were the relative amounts of their transcripts. Along with these findings regarding VlsE, OspC, and DbpA, two-dimensional immunoblot analysis with immune sera also revealed additional details of the antigenic composition of HAB extracted from ear, heart, and joint tissues. A variety of novel antigens, including antigens with molecular masses of 65 and 30 kDa, were found to be upregulated in mouse tissues. Extraction of hydrophobic B. burgdorferi antigens from tissue provides a powerful tool for determining the antigenic composition of HAB.

scholarly journals High-level expression of biologically active recombinant bovine follicle stimulating hormone in a baculovirus system

1998 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
DF van de Wiel ◽  
PA van Rijn ◽  
RH Meloen ◽  
RJ Moormann
Keyword(s):  
Untranslated Region ◽  
Insect Cells ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Beta Subunit ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Molecular Masses ◽  
Baculovirus System ◽  
High Level

Superovulation treatment of cows can benefit from the application of very pure recombinant bovine FSH (rbFSH), which is produced in nonmammalian cells. rbFSH is completely free of LH, and therefore can possibly reduce the variability in the results of superovulation. Furthermore, it does not contain brain-tissue-derived proteins and, when produced under serum-free conditions, it is free of other mammalian substances or potentially infectious material. We have produced rbFSH in insect cells, with the ultimate aim of inducing superovulation in cattle. Sf21 insect cells were coinfected with two recombinant baculoviruses, containing the cDNAs of bovine FSH alpha- and beta-subunits respectively. High levels of production of bioactive rbFSH were obtained after cloning cDNA that contained a major part of the 3' untranslated region of the bFSH beta gene. Maximum production of rbFSH 1-5 micrograms/ml (as measured by immunoassay) was obtained 70-90 h after infection. The recombinant material was highly potent in two in vitro bioassays, giving biological activities of 13 IU/ml (Y1 cell rounding assay), 22 IU/ml (Y1 cell cAMP assay), and 23 IU/ml (bovine oocyte maturation inhibition assay), and had a lower but significant activity of 6 IU/ml in the rat Sertoli cell assay. rbFSH was purified by immunoaffinity chromatography, using a monoclonal antibody directed against the human FSH beta-subunit. The purified heterodimer appeared to be homogeneous by SDS-PAGE, whereas the free beta-subunit appeared as a doublet, possibly indicating differently glycosylated forms. Intact heterodimer and both subunits were further identified by western blot analysis, and showed apparent molecular masses of 20 kDa (alpha-subunit), 23 kDa (beta-subunit) and 32.5 kDa (heterodimer). This insect-cell-produced rbFSH did not bind to wheat germ agglutinin, thus indicating that glycosidic side-chains may not contain terminal sialic acid. The relevance of a large 3' untranslated region in bFSH beta cDNA to the level of production of rbFSH, and the possible implications of the pattern of glycosylation for the biological activity of the recombinant hormone are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of 1-O-Alcylglycerols from sea hydrobionts on the metabolic status of rats with alimentary dyslipidemia

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulia K. Karaman ◽  
Tatyana P. Novgorodtseva ◽  
Tatyana A. Gvozdenko ◽  
Sergey P. Kasynov
Keyword(s):  
Blood Serum ◽  
Blood Glucose Concentration ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Redox System ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Metabolic Status ◽  
Antioxidant Systems ◽  
Lipid Hydroperoxides ◽  
Lipid Compounds

Objective: Sea hydrobionts are a rich source of biologically active lipid compounds. Search for new biologically active substances to determine their pharmacological effectiveness is of current interest.Background: In recent interest held pharmaceuticals from marine hydrobionts containing 1-O-alkyl-diacylglycerol (ADG). Significant amounts of ADG found in the tissues of some marine organisms of Pacific ocean - squid Berryteuthis magister (up to 50% in the lipids of the liver), crab Paralithodes camtschatica (10% lipids of the hepatopancreas). This makes it possible to use these aquatic animals as new sources of dietary supplements. In rats with alimentary dyslipidemia (DLP) examined the effect of nature 1-O-alkyl-glycerol (AG) on the metabolism of lipids, the state of the hepatobiliary, antioxidant systems and hematological parameters of blood.Method: Alimentary model DLP caused high-fat diet of beef fat and cholesterol. Were injected AG in rats with DLP a dose of the 0.4 g/kg for 30 days. 1-O-alkyl-glycerol were obtained by hydrolysis of the lipids of the liver ADG squid Berryteuthis magister. Biochemical parameters of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and liver enzymes measured in blood serum. Investigated the total antioxidant activity (TAA) of blood plasma, the activity of catalase in erythrocytes, glutathione reductase (GR) and glutathione peroxidase (GP) activity, glutathione (GSH) lever. The content of initial and final products of lipid peroxidation – hydroperoxides of lipids (HPL), malondialdehydes (MDA) in the blood were investigated. Determination of hematological parameters is carried out on «Abacus» (USA). Statistical significance of differences was calculated by Student's t-test.Results: Introduction AG resulted in a reduction in triglycerides in the blood serum of rats by 24.2% compared with rats with DLP (p <0.05), increase in HDL-C by 63% (p <0.001). There was an increase in blood glucose concentration by 21.3% (p <0.001), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDG) activity by 30% (p <0.05), ALT – 24% (p <0.001) compared with rats with DLP. After use AG in rats showed an increase in the activity of catalase, reduction of lipid hydroperoxides in plasma. Showed normalization of the TAA and the trend to reduce the concentration of MDA. In the glutathione-redox system under the influence of AG increased activity GR, GP, GSH levels. After use AG an increase in the total number of red blood cells in the blood by 40% (p < 0,001), total hemoglobin by 38% (p < 0.001), platelet count by 30% (p < 0.001 ), lymphocytes - 43% (p < 0.001), blood clotting time increased by 57%.Conclusion: The study showed that the use of AG causes increased protective functions - hematopoietic, immune-stimulating and antioxidant. These data suggest the widespread use of AG from lipid liver squid Berryteuthis magister in rehabilitation practice of various pathologies.Keywords: natural 1-O-alkyl-lglycerols, dislipidemia, metabolic status

scholarly journals ВПЛИВ МІКРОЕЛЕМЕНТІВ ТА ГУМІЛІДУ НА ВІДТВОРНУ ФУНКЦІЮ ТЕЛИЦЬ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ М’ЯСНОЇ ПОРОДИ

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2(66)) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
V. Gryban ◽  
D. Mylostiva ◽  
E. Pecheniy
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Protein Composition ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The article presents research data on the impact of deficient dietary microelements (cobalt and selenium) and biologically active supplement Humilid  on the indicators of the reproductive function of heifers after the first calving. We have found out that Humilid and trace elements influence on the physiological state of reproductive organs and stimulate the sexual heat of animals. Regarding the duration of the period from calving to fertilized insemination, the difference between the control and experimental groups is more visible. Thus, the service period in the experimental group I (under the influence of Humilid) was 293.2 days, which is 2.6 days less than in the control group. In the experimental group II (under the influence of cobalt and selenium), it was, respectively, by 3.9 days less than in the control one. This may indicate that the minerals and dietary supplements contribute to more rapid recovery of the ovarian cycle. Protein composition of blood serum was investigated in the study of the biochemical spectrum of blood. Balancing the nutrition of animals with deficient dietary microelements and adding Humilid increase the concentration of protein molecules, which is visible from the indicator of crude protein and its components - albumen and globulin.In comparison with animals in the control group, a total protein level of heifers in the experimental group I was higher by 8.8% (P <0.05), and in the experimental group II - by 8.6% (P <0.05). This may indicate the increased intensity of synthetic and redox processes in heifers’ bodies in preovulatory period which serve best for the insemination.The level of albumen was also higher by 8.0 and 7.3% respectively under the influence of Humilid and trace elements in relation to the control group, indicating the improvement of transport of substances, in our case estradiol.As far as globulin is concerned, the growth of this class of proteins was marked by 9.4 and 9.6%, indicating the improvement of the level of resistance of the organism. Thus, the increase in blood biochemical parameters creates certain conditions in heifers’ body to improve their insemination.

Electrosynthesis of biologically active dicycloalkyl di- and trisulfides involving an H2S—S8 redox system

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Berberova ◽  
I. V. Smolyaninov ◽  
E. V. Shinkar ◽  
V. V. Kuzmin ◽  
D. B. Sediki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Redox System ◽  
Biologically Active

scholarly journals Diverse exocytic pathways for mast cell mediators

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Xu ◽  
Na-Ryum Bin ◽  
Shuzo Sugita
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Mast Cell ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Mast Cells ◽  
Drug Targets ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Regulated Exocytosis ◽  
Molecular Components ◽  
Sodium Cromoglicate

Mast cells play pivotal roles in innate and adaptive immunities but are also culprits in allergy, autoimmunity, and cardiovascular diseases. Mast cells respond to environmental changes by initiating regulated exocytosis/secretion of various biologically active compounds called mediators (e.g. proteases, amines, and cytokines). Many of these mediators are stored in granules/lysosomes and rely on intricate degranulation processes for release. Mast cell stabilizers (e.g. sodium cromoglicate), which prevent such degranulation processes, have therefore been clinically employed to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. However, it has become increasingly clear that different mast cell diseases often involve multiple mediators that rely on overlapping but distinct mechanisms for release. This review illustrates existing evidence that highlights the diverse exocytic pathways in mast cells. We also discuss strategies to delineate these pathways so as to identify unique molecular components which could serve as new drug targets for more effective and specific treatments against mast cell-related diseases.

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