Publications by authors named "Miaohe Zhang"

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  • Selenium is an essential trace element that plays a vital role in human health through its incorporation in selenoproteins, which perform various biological functions, including antioxidant activity and immune system enhancement.
  • More than 30 selenoproteins have been identified, with key examples like glutathione peroxidases (GPXs) and thioredoxin reductases (TrxRs) being studied for their health benefits.
  • Due to the narrow margin between adequate and toxic doses of selenium, it's crucial to regulate intake levels to prevent deficiencies and toxicity, highlighting its importance in nutritional guidelines and public health.
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In this study, a series of novel chalcone compounds containing 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one were designed, synthesized, and screened for the prevention and control of plant bacterial diseases. The results showed that most of the target compounds displayed excellent antibacterial activities. Especially, (2-(3-(4-cinnamoylphenoxy)propyl)benzo[]isothiazol-3(2)-one) exhibited remarkable efficacy against pv in vitro, with a half effective concentration (EC) of 0.

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Introduction: Plant bacterial diseases take an incalculable toll on global food security. The indiscriminate use of chemical synthetic pesticide not only facilitates pathogen resistance of pathogenic bacteria, but also poses a major threat to human health and environmental protection. Therefore, it is of great economic value and scientific significance to develop a new antibacterial drug with environmental friendliness and unique mechanism of action.

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Benzimidazole fungicides are a class of highly effective, low-toxicity, systemic broad-spectrum fungicides developed in the 1960s and 1970s, based on the fungicidal activity of the benzimidazole ring structure. They exhibit biological activities including anticancer, antibacterial, and antiparasitic effects. Due to their particularly outstanding antibacterial properties, they are widely used in agriculture to prevent and control various plant diseases caused by fungi.

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A series of flavonol derivatives containing benzoxazole were designed and synthesized, and the structures of all the target compounds were determined by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS). The structure of X2 was further confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The results of the bioactivity tests showed that some of the target compounds possessed excellent antiviral activity against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) in vivo.

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Background: Continuous use of synthetic bactericides and fungicides is causing pathogens to develop resistance, resulting in increased use of pesticides and affecting food security. The green pesticides derived from natural products could reduce or avoid 'pesticide hazards' caused by synthetic pesticides as a result of their unique mechanism of action. Therefore, it is of great significance to create green pesticides with novel structures.

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