Elution profile of cationic and anionic adsorbate from exhausted adsorbent using solvent desorption

Present invention involves to study the elution profile of anionic and cationic compounds from exhausted adsorbents using various eluents. Batch elution studies of anionic components like Congo Red dye and Carbonate ion; and cationic compounds such as Methylene blue dye and Cadmium metal from previously used naturally prepared adsorbents i.e. Gulmohar (Delonix regia) leaf powder - GLP; and Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf powder – NLP and their derivatives were conducted. Different eluents used for batch study were various acids and alkaline solution having various concentration and solvents having different functional groups in seven sorption-desorption cycles. The batch data were accessed by kinetic models (Pseudo First-, Pseudo Second-order, Intra-partice and Elovic equation). Column elution experiments of Congo red and Cadmium from NLP and activated charcoal from NLP (AC-NLP) respectively was performed using selected eluent. Sorption and elution process plots and parameters for seven sorption–desorption cycles were evaluated and discussed. Plots of life cycle indicating activity-indicator equations were drawn, and their parameters were calculated and mentioned. From desorption efficiencies, it revealed that desorption exploration is predominately depends upon pH factor.

PURIFICATION OF β-GLUCOSIDASE PRODUCED FROM Trichoderma viride USING COW DUNG AS CARBON SOURCE

β-glucosidases have characteristics of biotechnological interest and have thus become important industrial enzymes.In this study, β-glucosidase produced by Trichoderma viride from cow dung was subjected to a three step purification process involving ammonium sulphate precipitation, gel filtration by Sephadex G-100 and ion exchange chromatography by DEAE-Sephadex A-25. The elution profile on Sephadex G-100 resulted in a single broad peak (fractions 9-21) which had a yield of 3.7% and a purification fold of 4.29 with a specific activity of 25.70 µmol/min/mg proteins while the elution profile on DEAE-Sephadex A-25 resulted in a single broad peak (fraction 8-14) which had a yield of 2.76% and a purification fold of 22.14 with a specific activity of 132.41µmol/min/mg of protein. The purified enzyme was obtained as a single band and had a molecular mass of 51.8 kDa on SDS-PAGE. This results provide support for further studies of this enzyme towards revealing its potential biotechnological applications.

Fast and Quantitative Phospholipidomic Analysis of SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cell Cultures Using LC-MS/MS and 31P NMR

Phospholipid quantification by ³¹P NMR and lipid separation and detection by LC-MS/MS. Fatty acid quantification using scripted reconstruction of elution profile for each fatty acid associated with each lipid species. The combination of NMR and and MS data is complementary and allows better quantification and more complete description than each approach would allow by itself. Datasets exists for both whole-cell and plasma membrane fraction, and we also describe and document the extraction techniques.

Fast and Quantitative Phospholipidomic Analysis of SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cell Cultures Using LC-MS/MS and 31P NMR

Phospholipid quantification by ³¹P NMR and lipid separation and detection by LC-MS/MS. Fatty acid quantification using scripted reconstruction of elution profile for each fatty acid associated with each lipid species. The combination of NMR and and MS data is complementary and allows better quantification and more complete description than each approach would allow by itself. Datasets exists for both whole-cell and plasma membrane fraction, and we also describe and document the extraction techniques.

Current Insights in the Application of Bone Grafts for Local Antibiotic Delivery in Bone Reconstruction Surgery

Introduction: Bone implant related infection is still one of the biggest challenges in bone and joint surgery. Antibiotic impregnated bone grafts seem to be promising in both treatment and prevention of these infections. However, great variance in methodology predominates this field of research. This paper gives an overview of the published literature.Methods: The PRISMA-flowchart was used as protocol for article selection. Medline was searched and articles were selected in accordance with predetermined exclusion criteria.Results: Forty-eight articles were included in the synthesis. Topics including bone graft type, manipulations of the graft, elution profile, bacterial inhibition, osteotoxicity, incorporation, special impregnation methods, clinical use and storage were investigated.Therapeutically, high initial levels seem appropriate for biofilm eradication. A single stage procedure in the treatment of bone implant related infection seems feasible. Prophylactically, the literature indicates a reduction of postoperative infections when using antibiotic impregnated bone grafts.Conclusion: Bone grafts are a suitable carrier for local antibiotic application both therapeutically and prophylactically.

Analysis of Molecular Changes Induced By Mineral Trioxide Aggregate On sPLA2

The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of MTA on the structure and enzymatic activity of sPLA2 in order to provide subsidies for improvement in the formulation of the product. MTA powder was incubated for 60 min in the presence of sPLA2 and was analyzed by chromatography, electrospray mass (ESI-MS) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). It was find that the elution profile, retention time, and fragmentation of sPLA2 were altered after treatment with MTA. Calcium was the MTA component that most amplified the inflammatory signal. Significant interactions were found between MTA and sPLA2, which could aid in our understanding of the mechanisms of action of MTA during the inflammatory process and it may facilitate the structural modification of MTA, thereby improving its biological safety and consequently the rate of the treatment success.

Fast and Quantitative Phospholipidomic Analysis of SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cell Cultures Using LC-MS/MS and 31P NMR

Phospholipid quantification by ³¹P NMR and lipid separation and detection by LC-MS/MS. Fatty acid quantification using scripted reconstruction of elution profile for each fatty acid associated with each lipid species. The combination of NMR and and MS data is complementary and allows better quantification and more complete description than each approach would allow by itself. Datasets exists for both whole-cell and plasma membrane fraction, and we also describe and document the extraction techniques.

The THE INFLUENCE OF CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ON THE SIZE OF SMALL UNILAMELLAR DIMYROSTYLPHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE LIPOSOMES AS REVEALED BY LIGHT SCATTERING PHOTOMETRY

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the possible influence of the model, cationic, surface-active solute chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CPZ-HCl) on the size of small unilamellar dimyristoyl phosphatidylcholine (DMPC) liposomes as a function of temperature and CPZ-HCl concentration, below and above the critical micelle concentration (CMC). Methods: Small unilamellar DMPC liposomes were prepared by dissolving DMPC in chloroform and the solvent was rota-evaporated in a water bath adjusted at 40 °C. The lipid film was then dispersed in 0.1 M KCl solution adjusted at pH 6.2 to form large multilamellar liposomes which are then sonicated and fractionated via Sepharose 2B-Cl gel. The elution profile was followed spectrophotometrically at λ 260 nm. Combined fractions from the trailing edge of the included peak which is due to small unilamellar liposomes, were used as a source throughout this study. The SOFICA light scattering photometer (Model 42000) was used to determine the weight average liposomes weight (Lw) of small unilamellar DMPC liposomes. The Lw was determined in the absence and presence of CPZ-HCl both above and below the CMC over the temperature range of 25 °C to 40 °C. Results: The Lw was observed to increase linearly in the absence and presence of CPZ-HCl. The Lw was observed to increase linearly in the absence of CPZ-HCl, from 1.88×106+0.02 g/mol at 25 °C to 3.25×106+0.03 g/mol at 40 °C. Similarly, the Lw was observed to increase linearly in the present of CPZ-HCl, for example at 18 mmol drug concentration, the Lw increases from 11×106+0.04 g/mol at 25 °C to 13.75×106+0.03 g/mol at 40 °C. When the data are presented as a function of CPZ-HCl concentration, a gradual increase in Lw was observed below the CMC. Little increase in Lw however, was observed at post-micellar concentrations of 14 mmol and 18 mmol.