Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy of the Animal Tissues

Author(s):  
Vineet Kumar ◽  
Shruti D. Vora ◽  
Foram A. Asodiya ◽  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
Anil K. Gangwar

Animal tissues are extensively used as scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative therapies. They are typically subjected to decellularization process to obtain a cell-free extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolds. It is important to identify chemical structure of the ECM scaffolds and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) appears to be a technique of choice. In this chapter, FTIR spectra of native and decellularized buffalo aortae, buffalo diaphragms, goat skin, and native bovine cortical bone are presented. The transmittance peaks are that of organic collagen amide A, amide B, amide I, amide II and amide III chemical functional groups in both native and decellularized aortae, diaphragms and skin. In bone, the transmittance peaks are that of inorganic ν1, ν3 PO43−, OH− in addition to organic collagen amide A, amide B, amide I, amide II and amide III chemical functional groups. These important transmittance peaks of the tissue samples will help researchers in defining the chemical structure of these animal tissues.


2011 ◽  
Vol 121-126 ◽  
pp. 493-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huei Ruey Ong ◽  
Reddy Prasad ◽  
Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan ◽  
Md. Najmul Kabir Chowdhury

Increased demand for wood adhesives, environmental concerns, and the uncertainty of continuing availability of petrochemicals have led to recent attention on protein-based adhesives. This study was conducted to investigate the physico-chemical interaction of palm kernel meal (PKM) with melamine urea formaldehyde (MUF) resins in adhesive formulation by using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy. The effect of hot press on PKM extender has been investigated by FTIR and blue shift is observed due to the hot press indicating that the functional groups (such as C=O, -OH and NH) are become more free in the samples. In the case of PKM-MUF blend bonding interactions observed where, PKM played the role as an extender. Red shift of C=O and N-H groups stretching in PKM-MUF-Wood blend is observed which suggests the interaction of these functional groups through hydrogen bonding. The results suggest that PKM extender-based MUF adhesive resins have potential application for the production of exterior plywood.



Author(s):  
Dheeban Shankar ◽  
Basker S ◽  
Karthik S

  Objective: This study was aimed on the analysis of cytotoxic and apoptotic action of Passiflora foetida followed by identification of the functional groups responsible for the activity.Methods: In this study, cytotoxic and apoptotic effect of methanol extract of P. foetida were analyzed by treating HeLa cell line cultures with different concentrations of the extract (25, 50, 75, 100, and 125 μg/ml), and thereby the activity was ratified by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and propidium iodide staining. The functional groups of the bioactive compounds for the effectiveness of the treatment were known by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis (FTIR).Results: The cytotoxic activity was found to be increased in a dose-dependent manner with inhibitory concentration value of 21.55 μg/ml and showed an effective apoptosis. Further, FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of functional groups of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, terpenoids, phenols and cardiac glycosides which might be responsible for the aforesaid activity.Conclusion: The cytotoxic and apoptotic action of P. foetida was proved to be very effective, and the tenable functional groups were identified.





2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
O.O. Shonekan ◽  
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A.C. Otuka ◽  
D.K. Adeyemi ◽  
O.T. Fatunsin ◽  
...  

Background: Syzygium guineenses, (the most common and abundant specie in Nigeria) is a medicinal plant used by traditional practitioners in northern Nigeria for a variety of healing purposes. Objective: The main objective of this project was to carry out a comparison of antioxidant activities and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometric (FTIR) analysis on both methanol and hexane leaf extracts of S. guineenses. Methods: Phytochemical screening, Semi-quantitative DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl)- dot blot assay and FTIR analysis were performed on both extracts to determine antioxidant activity and identify the functional groups present. Results: Phytochemicals tested for, were observed to be more prominent in the methanol extract than hexane. The in vitro antioxidant assay also revealed a more intense yellow colour of inhibition in methanol extract than the hexane extract. The FTIR spectra revealed different characteristic peak values with various functional compounds in both extracts. The methanol extract displayed major peaks of absorption at 3341 cm-1 (-OH) for alcohol, 1736 cm-1 (C=O) carbonyl group, 1161.83 cm-1, 1036.49 cm-1 (C-O) of esters. Other absorption bands like 1452.25 cm-1 and 1612.20 cm-1 for alkenes were present in both extracts. Conclusion: This result shows that the methanol extract of S. guineenseshas a higher potential of phytochemicals, antioxidants and functional groups than the hexane extract.



Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Chrabaszcz ◽  
Katarzyna Kaminska ◽  
Karolina Augustyniak ◽  
Monika Kujdowicz ◽  
Marta Smeda ◽  
...  

This work focused on a detailed assessment of lung tissue affected by metastasis of breast cancer. We used large-area chemical scanning implemented in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic imaging supported with classical histological and morphological characterization. For the first time, we differentiated and defined biochemical changes due to metastasis observed in the lung parenchyma, atelectasis, fibrous, and muscle cells, as well as bronchi ciliate cells, in a qualitative and semi-quantitative manner based on spectral features. The results suggested that systematic extracellular matrix remodeling with the progress of the metastasis process evoked a decrease in the fraction of the total protein in atelectasis, fibrous, and muscle cells, as well as an increase of fibrillar proteins in the parenchyma. We also detected alterations in the secondary conformations of proteins in parenchyma and atelectasis and changes in the level of hydroxyproline residues and carbohydrate moieties in the parenchyma. The results indicate the usability of FTIR spectroscopy as a tool for the detection of extracellular matrix remodeling, thereby enabling the prediction of pre-metastatic niche formation.





2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Eka Putra Mesakh ◽  
Mery Napitupulu ◽  
Siang Tandi Gonggo

The research aim was to study the effect of adding % weight alumina on the conductivity of polymer electrolyte chitosan-PVA-lithium. The characterization of functional groups was determined using fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR). The Ionic conductivity of polymer electrolyte chitosan-PVA-lithium-alumina was measured by using impedance spectroscopy. The measurement results show the polymer electrolyte with the addition of 5% alumina provides the highest ionic conductivity of 3.991 x 10-3S/cm. Battery characteristics of electrolyte polymer of chitosan-PVA-lithium with the addition of alumina have a voltage of 1.4 Volts compared to commercial batteries which have a voltage of 1.5 Volts. These results indicate that alumina can be used as a filler to increase the ionic conductivity.



Author(s):  
Pradeep Damodaran Premakumari ◽  
Manoj Gopal Sarayu ◽  
Murugan Kumaraswamy

The purpose of the present research work is to investigate the functional group and category of secondary metabolites present in the essential oil (Eo) from Pogostemon benghalensis using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometry, HPTLC and GC-MS technique. FTIR measures the vibrations of bonds within the functional groups and yields a spectrum that can be considered as biochemical or metabolic fingerprint of the plant product. Using FTIR spectra, it is possible to find out the minor changes of primary and secondary metabolic characteristic functional groups which are responsible for their biological feature of the species. FTIR is a nondestructive, cost effective, user and eco-friendly tool. Pogostemon benghalensis, a wild relative of P. cablin, the highly utilized and adulterated medicinal herb by the native people for the extraction of essential oil Patchouli. The fresh leaves were subjected to hydro distillation for the extraction of the essential oils and were analyzed using the above techniques. The FTIR spectral lines have shown diverse unique peaks of functional groups. FTIR confirmed the volatile compounds and indicated by their functional groups of the essential oils such as C-H (Alkene), C-H (aromatic) and C=C. Similarly, the analysis proved the presence of alcohols, p-substituted alcohols or phenols, alkanes, alkynes, alkenes, aldehyde, ester, ether, aliphatic amines, carboxylic acids, aromatics, ketones, disulphide, alkyl halides, halogen, and nitro derivatives. The intensity and estimation of predominant volatiles were analysed by   HPTLC, which showed 8 peaks with max Rf values ranged from 0.07 to 0.96. Further, the Eo was fractionated by with GC-MS technique and identified 41 volatile fractions in the oil.  Thus, the obtained data provides the biochemical profiles with overlapping signals of a wide array of molecules that are present in the cells. So, the usage of essential oils in pharmacy, cosmetology and aromatherapy industries may be substantiated. Further advanced spectroscopic analysis is required to identify the structure and nature of active principles present in the Eo.



2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Shellyn Prastisia Mberato ◽  
Inneke F M Rumengan ◽  
Veibe Warouw ◽  
Stenly Wullur ◽  
Natalie D T Rumampuk ◽  
...  

 Parrot fish (Scarus sp) is a commodity which commonly consumed in North Sulawesi. High consumption of this fish has caused the high amount of fish scales as wastes. As parrot fish scales contain protein that could be transformed into commercial products such as collagen. Collagen could be applied in the industrial fields including cosmetics and pharmaceutics.  The purpose of this study was to determine molecular structure of collagen derived from the wet and dry parrot fish (Scarus sp) scales, based on molecular absorption of electromagnetic in the infrared region of the fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.Preparation of collagen of fish scales both in wet and dry forms, was initially performed with pre-treatment of raw materials by maceration in sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution for 48 hours. Then hydrolysis process was conducted in hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution again for 48 hours to remove mineral contents of the scales.  Collagen yield of fish scales in wet and dry forms was 2.23% and 3.00%, respectively, with pH 7, and the respective  water content was  13% and 12%. For collagen derived from the wet scales, the functional groups of amide A and B absorb the electromagnetic at infrared region of 3429 cm-1 and 2930 cm-1), respectively. Also amide I, II and III absorb the electromagnetic at infrared region of 1657 cm-1, 1452 cm-1 and 1242 cm-1, respectively. It was comparable to that of collagen derived from the dry scales, the functional groups of amide A and B absorb the electromagnetic at infrared region of 3425 cm-1 and 2910 cm-1), respectively. Also amide I, II and III absorb the electromagnetic at infrared region of 1653 cm-1, 1402 cm-1 and 1244 cm-1, respectively.  The amide  III group of  the wet scales derived collagen as well as the dry scales derive collagen absorb the electromagnetics at infrared region in the range of 1309-1229 cm-1 indicating that the fish scale derived collagen has not denatured yet, but still in triple helix structure. Molecular functional groups detected for the parrot fish scales derived collagen are in the range of those for  collagen standard.Keywords : fish scale, Scarus sp, collagen, molecule structure, proximate  AbstrakIkan kakatua (Scarus sp) merupakan salah satu jenis komiditi ikan yang banyak dikonsumsi di Sulawesi Utara. Tingginya konsumsi ikan kakatua berakibat banyaknya limbah kuliner ikan ini berupa sisik ikan. Padahal sisik ikan kakatua mengandung protein yang dapat ditransformasikan menjadi produk samping komersial seperti kolagen. Kolagen dapat diaplikasikan pada bidang industry kosmetik dan farmasika. Tujuan penelitian ini menentukan struktur molekul kolagen dari sisik ikan kakatua (Scarus sp) berdasarkan wilayah serapan gelombang infra red.Preparasi kolagen dari sisik ikan baik dalam bentuk basah maupun kering,  diawali dengan proses pre-treatment bahan baku dengan melakukan perendaman menggunakan larutan NaOH selama 48 jam. Selanjutnya adalah tahap hidrolisis yang dilakukan dengan perendaman sampel menggunakan larutan asam klorida (HCl) selama 48 jam untuk menghilangkan mineral yang ada dalam sisik. Kolagen sisik basah dan sisik kering dari ikan kakatua memiliki nilai rendemen masing-masing sebesar 2.23% dan 3.00%, nilai pH 7 serta kadar air sebesar 13% dan 12%. Pada kolagen sisik basah terdeteksi Amida A mempunyai bilangan gel (3429 cm-1), Amida B (2930 cm-1). Amida I (1657 cm-1), Amida II (1452 cm-1 ) dan Amida III (1242 cm-1), sedangkan pada kolagen sisik kering  terdeteksi Amida A mempunyai bilangan gel (3425 cm -1 ), Amida B (2910 cm-1 ). Amida I (1653 cm-1 ), Amida II (1402 cm-1 ) dan Amida III (1244 cm-1). Amida III pada kolagen sisik basah dan kolagen sisik kering terdeteksi pada wilayah serapan 1309-1229 cm-1 hal menandakan bahwa kolagen sisik  ikan kakatua belum terdenaturasi karena masih terdapat struktur triple helix. Gugus fungsional kolagen sisik kering dan kolagen sisik basah dari ikan kakatua memenuhi standar gugus fungsional kolagen standar.Kata kunci : sisik, Scarus sp, kolagen, gugus fungsi, proksimat



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