Effects of essential oil coated with glycerol monolaurate on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and serum profiles in weaned piglets

Wang Yanan,Li Juntao,Wang Hua Kai,Mi Yihai,Xue Yongqiang,Li Jiaan,Ma Yongxi 아세아·태평양축산학회 2023 Animal Bioscience Vol.36 No.5

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of essential oil coated with glycerol monolaurate (GML) on the growth performance, intestinal morphology, and serum profiles of weaned piglets. Methods: A total of 144 weaned piglets (Duroc×[Landrace×Yorkshire], average weight 8.07±3.33 kg) were randomly assigned to three groups with six replicate pens and eight piglets per pen: i) CON: a corn-soybean basal diet; ii) LEG: with 1,000 mg/kg essential oil coated with GML; and iii) HEG: with 2,000 mg/kg essential oil coated with GML. Results: Results showed that average daily gain was increased (p<0.05) linearly by essential oil coated with GML supplementation on day 14 to 28 and day 0 to 28 compared with the CON group. Dietary supplementation with HEG increased (p<0.05) total antioxidant capacity and catalase activity on day 14, and immunoglobulin A (IgA) and IgM concentration on day 28 and tended to increase IgG on day 28. In addition, the crypt depth in the jejunum was reduced (p<0.05), and villus height and villus height/crypt depth in the ileum were increased (p<0.05) in the HEG group compared with the CON group. Moreover, lower (p<0.05) concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon-γ, interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-8, and IL-10 were observed in the jejunum of piglets supplemented with HEG compared with the CON group. In addition, dietary HEG tended to decrease IL-6 level in the jejunum of piglets compared with the CON group. Conclusion: Dietary essential oil coated with GML can improve growth performance of weaned piglets. Moreover, supplementing 2,000 mg/kg essential oil coated with GML was demonstrated to improve antioxidant ability, and intestinal morphology, and reduce jejunal inflammatory factor levels.

Effects of a functional fatty acid blend on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and serum profiles in weaned piglets

Wang Huakai,Wang Yanan,Zhang Yu,Li Juntao,Mi Yihai,Xue Yongqiang,Li Jiaan,Ma Yongxi 아세아·태평양축산학회 2023 Animal Bioscience Vol.36 No.5

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether dietary supplementation with a functional fatty acid blend (FA) that contains 31.4% butyric acid and 4.99% mediumchain FA improve growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immunity status, and antiinflammatory ability in weaned piglets. Methods: One hundred and forty-four healthy piglets (Duroc×Landrace×Yorkshire) with an average body weight (BW) of 7.98±3.43 kg were randomly divided into three groups with six replicate pens and eight piglets per pen: Normal control (NC): a corn-soybean basal diet; FA1: a basal diet supplemented with 1,000 mg/kg of a functional FA; FA2: a basal diet supplemented with 2,000 mg/kg of a functional FA. The experiment lasted for 28 d. On d 14 and 28, one piglet in each pen from NC and FA2 groups was randomly selected for antioxidative index and immunoglobulins. On d 28, one piglet in each pen from NC and FA2 groups was randomly selected for intestinal morphology and inflammatory factor. Results: We observed that FA supplementation linearly increased (p<0.05) average daily gain and the final BW. There was higher (p<0.05) catalase on d 14, and immunoglobulin (Ig) A and IgM on d 28 in piglets supplemented with FA2 than in the NC group. Moreover, dietary FA2 reduced (p<0.05) crypt depth of ileum in piglets. The concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-8, and IL-10 in jejunum were lower (p<0.05) in the FA2 group compared with the NC group. Conclusion: Therefore, the overall results suggests that the FA may help to improve gut health, antioxidant status, and immune parameters resulting in the improvement of growth performance.

Biodegradable organosilica-based targeted and redox-responsive delivery system of resveratrol for efficiently alleviating ulcerative colitis

Dan Jiang,Xiaoyang Xia,Zhixiong He,Yanan Xue,Xia Xiang 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.123 No.-

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is characterized by a low redox potential in the colon. Targeting redox-responsivestrategies are highly desirable due to the capacity of improving the treatment efficiency of drugs againstUC. Resveratrol (Res), a natural ingredient, possesses prominent anti-inflammatory activity. However, thelimited bioavailability and poor water-solubility severely hinder its clinical translation. Herein, we fabricatean oral delivery carrier of Res-encapsulated tetrasulfide-containing organosilica nanoparticles(DSMSNs), functionalized by targeting component chondroitin sulfate (CS). Benefiting from smart‘‘switch” and targeted ‘‘guider”, CS shell enables high internalization and promotes selective accumulationin colon epithelial cells and macrophages through CD44-mediated pathway; meanwhile, glutathione(GSH) response-mediated rapid disassembly exhibits targeted Res release and efficient biodegradation,consequently achieving enhanced intracellular delivery of Res, improved Res-enabled treatment andrecovered gut microbial diversity in the colitis model to mitigate colonic inflammation. These findingsthus bring fresh insights into the potential of MONs in UC treatment as an oral delivery platform.

Apatinib as a Third-Line Treatment for HER2-Positive Metastatic Gastric Cancer: A Multi-Center Single-Arm Cohort Study

Zhang, Xin,Huo, Haoran,Nie, Yanan,Xue, Jiadong,Yuan, Zengjiang,Zhang, Zhenyi The Korean Gastric Cancer Association 2022 Journal of gastric cancer Vol.22 No.4

Purpose: Treatment options are limited after the failure of first-and second-line treatments in patients with HER2⁺ metastatic gastric cancer (mGC). The present study aimed to explore the efficacy, safety, and prognostic factors of apatinib efficacy as a third-line therapy for patients with human epithelial growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2⁺) mGC. Materials and Methods: A total of 59 HER2⁺ mGC patients who received apatinib as third-line therapy were retrospectively enrolled in this two-center, single-arm, cohort study; the clinical response, survival data, and adverse events were retrieved. Results: The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 5.2 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.9-6.5), and the median overall survival (OS) was 8.2 months (95% CI, 6.6-9.8) Furthermore, forward stepwise multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that a higher Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score and multiple metastases were independently correlated with decreased PFS and OS (both P<0.05). The main adverse events were leukopenia (45.8%), hypertension (44.1%), thrombocytopenia (39.0%), hand-foot syndrome (37.3%), and elevated transaminase (33.9%). Grade 3 adverse events mainly included hypertension (5.1%) and neutropenia (5.1%); grade 4 adverse events did not occur. Conclusions: Apatinib is efficient and well tolerated in patients with HER2⁺ mGC as a third-line treatment, suggesting that it may be a candidate of choice for these patients.

Cloning and Biochemical Characterization of a Hyaluronate Lyase from Bacillus sp. CQMU-D

Wang Lu,Liu Qianqian,Gong Xue,Jian Wenwen,Cui Yihong,Jia Qianying,Zhang Jibei,Zhang Yi,Guo Yanan,Lu He,Tu Zeng 한국미생물·생명공학회 2023 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.33 No.2

Hyaluronidase (HAase) can enhance drug diffusion and dissipate edema by degrading hyaluronic acid (HA) in the extracellular matrix into unsaturated HA oligosaccharides in mammalian tissues. Microorganisms are recognized as valuable sources of HAase. In this study, a new hyaluronate lyase (HAaseD) from Bacillus sp. CQMU-D was expressed in Escherichia coli BL21, purified, and characterized. The results showed that HAaseD belonged to the polysaccharide lyase (PL) 8 family and had a molecular weight of 123 kDa. HAaseD could degrade chondroitin sulfate (CS) -A, CS-B, CSC, and HA, with the highest activity toward HA. The optimum temperature and pH value of HAaseD were 40°C and 7.0, respectively. In addition, HAaseD retained stability in an alkaline environment and displayed higher activity with appropriate concentrations of metal ions. Moreover, HAaseD was an endolytic hyaluronate lyase that could degrade HA to produce unsaturated HA oligosaccharides. Together, our findings indicate that HAaseD from Bacillus sp. CQMU-D is a new hyaluronate lyase and with excellent potential for application in industrial production.

Preparation and Characterization of Sulfated TiO2/zeolite Composite Catalysts with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Yuan Zhao,JingXiu Li,Ling Wang,Yanan Hao,Lin Yang,Pingting He,JianJun Xue 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.10

Sulfated TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully immobilized on zeolite through improving hydrolysis-deposition method. Microstructure, crystallization, surface state and surface area of composite catalysts were characterized by SEM, XRD, FTIR spectra, XPS and BET and the photocatalytic activity was evaluated by degradation of methyl orange under UV irradiation. We optimized these factors (SO4 -2) ions, calcination temperature and loading amount of sulfated TiO2) on photocatalytic activity and crystallization of composite photocatalysts. The results indicated that the SO4 -2 ) ions are successfully immobilized on the surface of TiO2, and sulfated TiO2/zeolite show the highest photocatalytic activity for methyl orange at the [SO4 -2]/[Ti4+] molar rate of 1:1, calcination temperature of 600 ℃ for 2 h, and sulfated TiO2 loading amount of 40%, respectively.

Nest-like Ag-doped NiMoO4/NF with rich oxygen vacancies as robust catalysts for highly efficient oxygen evolution

Jianzhi Wang,Yu Luo,Tong Xu,Ziyi Guo,Guopeng Chen,Yuchen Ren,Yanan Xue,Ning Cai,Hui Li,Faquan Yu 한국공업화학회 2023 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.118 No.-

The development of low-cost and highly efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER)with good conductivity, high specific surface area and abundant oxygen vacancies is of great significancefor the future renewable energy conversion and storage system. Herein, Ag doped NiMoO4 materials onthe Ni foam (NiMoO4/Ag/NF) with rich oxygen vacancies were successfully prepared by hydrothermalstrategy and layer by layer assembly method. The Ag ions are doped in-situ to promote electron transferand compensate for the poor conductivity of metal oxides. The suitable air annealing treatment is used tocreate rich oxygen vacancies. The high specific surface area and one-dimensional characteristics of thecross mesoporous nanorod skeleton are responsible for the increased exposure of active centers andthe rapid charge transfer behavior. The NiMoO4/Ag/NF exhibits high activity for OER in alkaline solution(an overpotential of 275 mV at the current density of 20 mA cm2) and low Tafel slope (53.67 mV dec1),and a satisfying durability in 1.0 M KOH. This study provides an effective method for the preparation ofAg doped one-dimensional nanomaterials with excellent OER catalytic performance and electrochemicalstability.

Bioprocess Production of Sea Cucumber Rice Wine and Characterization of Functional Components and Antioxidant Activities

Shuai He,Lin Wang,Hao Dong,Pei Liu,Peiyu Shi,Xuemin Li,Xingchen Ren,Ning Lv,Yanan Liu,Changhu Xue,Hong Lin,Xiangzhao Mao 한국식품과학회 2014 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.23 No.3

A new production bioprocess for sea cucumberrice wine (SCRW) was established. The traditional productiontechnology of Chinese rice wine was combined with additionof sea cucumber hydrosylates. The optimal enzymaticconditions of sea cucumber and the fermentation process ofSCRW were determined. The weight of sea cucumberenzymatic hydrolysates was 2.5% of millet while cookingthe millet. SCRW contained abundant free amino acids (30total at 1,681.216 mg/L), oligosaccharides (4 total at10,999.380 mg/L), total phenols (658.850 mg/L), andmineral elements (9 total at 1,911.353 mg/kg), and anantioxidant activity, all of which were higher than forcontrol rice wine (CRW). Galactosamine and glucuronicacid, both sea cucumber polysaccharides, were present inSCRW, but not in CRW.

Tri-metal-based hollow nanorods-on-microrod arrays as efficient water splitting electrocatalysts

Jianzhi Wang,Hongliang Yu,Xianming Wang,Chen Chen,Shuaijie Li,Ning Cai,Weimin Chen,Yanan Xue,Hui Li,Faquan Yu 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.105 No.-

Constructing ordered hierarchical porous electrocatalysts while maintaining their high efficiency and stabilityfor oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is highly desirable butstill remains challenging. Herein, hierarchical tri-metal-based hollow nano/micro rod-on-rod array structures,including hydroxides and phosphates, are vertically grown on Cu foam by the cation-exchangingand anion exchanging approaches. Such ordered porous architecture, providing multi metal center, regularinterconnection of macropore channel, large electrochemical surface area, small charge-transferresistance, efficient mass transport and electron transfer for overall water splitting in alkaline media. These obtained hydroxide OER catalysts (CoMn LDH@Cu(OH)2/CF) and phosphide HER catalysts(CoMnP@Cu3P/CF) exhibited low onset potential, low Tafel slope, and prominent durability. Such excellentperformance, ordered porous structure and simple preparation methods indicate that this study providesa new strategy for assembling promising catalysts for water splitting and other applications.