Analysis of Strawberry Metabolic Profiling in Interaction with Bacillus Spp. Strain DM12 using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Determination of Its Antifungal Activity

An endophytic bacterial strain, isolated from Fragaria × ananassa, and antifungal properties against Colletotrichum nymphaeae was assayed under in vitro, in vivo, and greenhouse experiments. Bacterial strain was identified as Bacillus spp. DM12 (MH161581) using phenotypic, biochemical and molecular phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rDNA gene. DM12 strain inhibited mycelial growth of fungal pathogen (64.03%) using dual-culture test. The cell-free culture compounds produced by DM12 prevented mycelial growth and conidial germination of C. nymphaeae by 32.86% and 73.98%, respectively but, inhibition percentage of mycelial growth of pathogen by volatile compounds was less (9.82%). As well as, protease, chitinase, pectinase, siderophore, IAA, gibberellin, and phosphate solubilization tests for this strain were positive. Anthracnose disease at post-harvest on fruit suppressed by the strain DM12 (90.87%). Also, biocontrol efficacy on strawberry plants by drenching soil and spraying methods were 72.22% and 94.44%, respectively, 60 days after inoculation. PCR amplification represented the presence of genes of surfactin. In addition, metabolite profile of strawberry was changed on presence of bacterial strain that a number of metabolites in control treatment with maximum area percent were Acetoglyceride (19.418%), Acetic acid, butyl ester (4.734%) and Ribitol (4.349%), in treatment inoculated with DM12 strain alone were Tetramethyl-2-hexadecen (21.350%), Ethylene glycol monoisobutyl ether (18.688%) and Myrtenol (8.75%), in treatment inoculated with fungal pathogen alone were Acetoglyceride (18.089%) and Acetic acid, monoglyceride (17.96%) and in treatment inoculated with C. nymphaeae and DM12 strain together were tert-Butanethiol (36.153%), Ethoxytriethylsilane (14.126%), 5-(Methylamino)-1,2,3,4-thiatriazole (9.53%) and 2,3-Butanediol (7.795%).

GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Powder

The bioactive components of lemongrass powder have been evaluated using GC-MS. The GC-MS analysis was performed on GC-MS comprising an automatic liquid sampler and agilent gas chromatograph interfaced to mass spectrometer (GC-MS). Interpretation of the mass spectrum GC-MS was conducted using the database of National Institute Standard and Technology (NIST). The compound bioactivity prediction is based on Dr. Duke’s phytochemical and ethnobotanical Database. GC/MS analysis of methanolic extract of lemongrass leaves revealed the existence of Pentane, 2,4-Dimethyl, Dodecanoic acid tert-butyl ester, 2,6 Bis (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-[(4-chloro-6-(3,5, bis (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4- hydroxyanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]phenol and 3-Formyl-4,5-dimethyl-pyrrole. The presence of these compounds in the plant extract may at least be responsible for the pharmacological properties of Cymbopogon citratus and thus recommended as plant of phytopharmaceutical importance.

Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Trivalent PROTACs Having a Functionalization Site with Controlled Orientation

Trivalent PROTACs having a functionalization site with controlled orientation were designed, synthesized, and evaluated. Based on the X-ray structure of BRD protein degrader MZ1 (1) in complex with human VHL and BRD4BD2, we expected that the 1,2-disubstituted ethyl group near the JQ-1 moiety in MZ1 (1) could be replaced by a planar benzene tether as a platform for further functionalization. To test this hypothesis, we first designed six divalent MZ1 derivatives, 2a-c and 3a-c, by combining three variations of substitution patterns on the benzene ring (1,2-, 1,3-, and 1,4-substitution) and two variations in the number of ethylene glycol units (1 or 2). We then tested the synthesized compounds for the BRD4 degradation activity of each. As expected, we found that 1,2D-EG2-MZ1 (2a), an MZ1 derivative with 1,2-disubstituted benzene possessing two ethylene glycol units, had an activity profile similar to that of MZ1 (1). Based on the structure of 2a, we then synthesized and evaluated four isomeric trivalent MZ1 derivatives, 15a-15d, having a tert-butyl ester unit on the benzene ring as a handle for further functionalization. Among the four isomers, 1,2,5T-EG2-MZ1 (15c) retained a level of BRD4 depletion activity similar to that of 2a without inducing a measurable Hook effect, and its BRD4 depletion kinetics was the same as that of MZ1 (1). Other isomers were also shown to retain BRD4 depletion activity. Thus, the trivalent PROTACs we synthesized here may serve as efficient platforms for further applications.

Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Trivalent PROTACs Having a Functionalization Site with Controlled Orientation

Trivalent PROTACs having a functionalization site with controlled orientation were designed, synthesized, and evaluated. Based on the X-ray structure of BRD protein degrader MZ1 (1) in complex with human VHL and BRD4BD2, we expected that the 1,2-disubstituted ethyl group near the JQ-1 moiety in MZ1 (1) could be replaced by a planar benzene tether as a platform for further functionalization. To test this hypothesis, we first designed six divalent MZ1 derivatives, 2a-c and 3a-c, by combining three variations of substitution patterns on the benzene ring (1,2-, 1,3-, and 1,4-substitution) and two variations in the number of ethylene glycol units (1 or 2). We then tested the synthesized compounds for the BRD4 degradation activity of each. As expected, we found that 1,2D-EG2-MZ1 (2a), an MZ1 derivative with 1,2-disubstituted benzene possessing two ethylene glycol units, had an activity profile similar to that of MZ1 (1). Based on the structure of 2a, we then synthesized and evaluated four isomeric trivalent MZ1 derivatives, 15a-15d, having a tert-butyl ester unit on the benzene ring as a handle for further functionalization. Among the four isomers, 1,2,5T-EG2-MZ1 (15c) retained a level of BRD4 depletion activity similar to that of 2a without inducing a measurable Hook effect, and its BRD4 depletion kinetics was the same as that of MZ1 (1). Other isomers were also shown to retain BRD4 depletion activity. Thus, the trivalent PROTACs we synthesized here may serve as efficient platforms for further applications.

Liquid Smoke Fractionation from Dry Distillation of Styrofoam Board Waste to Produces Liquid Fuel

Styrofoam waste is difficult to be decomposed by bacteria or microorganisms. Therefore it takes a long time to be decomposed naturally. Styrofoam waste, in general, is a big problem for the survival of living things on earth because there are quite a lot of them. So, if not handled properly can cause environmental pollution. Styrofoam waste is inorganic waste composed of polymers derived from chemicals. Additives from styrofoam are harmful to humans because they are carcinogenic. This study aims to utilize Styrofoam board waste into liquid fuel. Liquid fuel from styrofoam waste has been made successfully through dry distillation and fractionation methods. The result of fractional distillation is 42.00% liquid fuel. Based on the physical properties tests that have already been carried out, including the density test, viscosity, flash point, boiling point, calorific value, and octane number, it turns out that the liquid has characteristics close to the standard gasoline fuel. The MS spectra and the GC chromatogram show that the liquid fuel consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds, namely acetone 0.23%, acetic acid 0.40%, benzene 2.82%, toluene 3.56%, heptane 1.04%, 1-octene 0.26%, butyl ester 4.92%, 2,4-dimethyl-1-heptane 0.32%, p-xylene 13%, the compound with the highest composition was styrene 73.45%.

Optimisation of Extraction Method and Phytochemical Compounds of Green Christia vespertilionis Leaves using GC-MS

Christia vespertilionis (L. f.) Bakh. f. has been widely known in treating various contagious diseases. This plant is popular among researchers and locals to have anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. There are two types of C. vespertilionis which is green and red type. The green C. vespertilionis was extensively studied by many researchers and known by the public as a cure to the cancer. This study was carried out to identify major phytochemicals and optimise extraction method of green C. vespertilionis leaves in different extraction techniques (maceration and Soxhlet extraction) and solvents (methanol and ethanol) through GC-MS analysis. The green C. vespertilionis leaves extract was tested using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometer (GC-MS). The components were identified by comparing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Based on four samples which are green C. vespertilionis leaves using maceration of methanol (GMM), maceration of ethanol (GME), Soxhlet of methanol (GSM) and Soxhlet of ethanol (GSE), seventy phytochemical compounds were identified. Thirteen major phytochemical compounds (> 4 % of peak area) are acetic acid, butyl ester; 1-Butanol, 3-methyl-, acetate; 1,3-Diisobutyrin, trimethylsilyl; .alpha.-d-Mannofuranoside, methyl; 1- Tetradecene; 1-Hexadecene; 1-Octadecene; Hexanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester; 4-O-Methylmannose; n-Hexadecanoic acid; Phytol; 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, (Z,Z,Z)- and Squalene. Only ten out of thirteen compounds were reported to have biological activities. Among those samples, GMM and GSM were the most effective using correlation coefficient analysis between peak area (%) versus real time (min) with significant difference at P < 0.001.

Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Toxicological Review on Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb.: A Special Insight to Antidiabetic Property

Avartaki (Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. syn. Cassia auriculata L.; Family- Fabaceae ) is a traditional medicinal plant, widely used for the treatment of various ailments in Ayurveda and Siddha system of medicine in India. Almost all the parts of the plant, such as flowers, leaves, seeds, barks, and roots have been reported for their medicinal uses. Traditionally, it has been used in the treatment of diabetes, asthma, rheumatism, dysentery, skin disease, and metabolic disorders. The principle phytochemicals in Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. are alkaloids, anthraquinone, flavone glycosides, sugar, saponins, phenols, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, benzoic acid 2-hydroxyl methyl ester, 1-methyl butyl ester, resorcinol, α-tocopherol-β-D-mannosidase, epicatechin, ferulic acid, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, quercetin, proanthocyanidin B1. The extracts from its different parts and their isolated compounds possess a wide range of pharmacological activities such as antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, cardioprotective, anti-atherosclerotic, anticancer, antimutagenic, antimicrobial, antiulcer, antipyretic, anthelmintic, immunomodulatory, antifertility, anti-venom, and anti-melanogenesis. The toxicological findings from preclinical studies ensured the safety of the plant, but comprehensive clinical studies are required for the safety and efficacy of the plant in humans. The current review article aimed to provide up-to-date information about Senna auriculata (L.) Roxb. covering its ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological aspects with special emphasis on its clinical implications in diabetes.

Functional characteristics of a novel odorant binding protein in the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata

Insect olfaction system plays a key role in the foraging food, pollination, mating, oviposition, reproduction and other insect physiological behavior. Odorant binding protein are widely found in the various olfactory sensilla of different insect antennae and involved in chemical signals discrimination from natural environment. In this study, a novel OBP gene, MvitOBP3 is identified from the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata, which it mainly harms important legume vegetables including cowpea, soybean and lablab bean. Real-time PCR results demonstrated that MvitOBP3 gene was abundantly expressed in the antennal tissue of M. vitrata, while low levels were distributed in the head, thorax, abdomen, leg and wing of adult moths. The recombinant OBP3 protein was purified using the prokaryotic expression and affinity chromatography system. Fluorescence competitive binding experiments indicated that that MvitOBP3 protein exhibited greater binding affinities with host-plant flower volatiles including Butanoic acid butyl ester, Limonene, 1H-indol-4-ol and 2-methyl-3-phenylpropanal, highlighting they may have attractant activities for the oviposition of female moths on the legume vegetables. Moreover, protein homology modeling and molecular docking analysis revealed that there are six amino acid sites of MvitOBP3 involved in the binding of the host-plant volatiles. These findings will further promote to understand the key role of odorant binding protein during host perception and oviposition of M. vitrata moths, which improve the efficiency of semiochemical-based prevention and monitoring for this pest in the legume vegetables field.

Synthesis and Physicochemical Study of Xanthan Butyl Ether

Xanthan is an important polysaccharide widely used in many industrial fields. It is produced by the bacteria Xanthomonascampestris. Chemical modification of xanthan can open up new horizons for its use. In this work, xanthan butyl ester was obtained for the first time by the interaction of xanthan and bromobutane using sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. The composition and structure of the obtained new xanthan derivative was studied by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, X-ray phase analysis, scanning electron microscopy and thermal analysis. The introduction of a butyl group into the xanthan molecule was proved by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy by the appearance of corresponding bands. It was shown by X-ray phase analysis that xanthan butyl ether has a more X-ray amorphous structure in comparison with the original xanthan. It was shown by scanning electron microscopy that xanthan butyl ether powder consists of particles of a larger size and a layered structure in comparison with the original xanthan. It has been shown by thermal analysis that xanthan butyl ether is less thermostable than the starting xanthan