New Jatrophane-Type Diterpenoids from Euphorbia kansui as Potential MDR Reversal Agents.

A serial jatrophane-type diterpenoids, comprised with three undescribed compounds kanesulones C-E (1-3) and four known ones (4-7), were obtained from the roots of Euphorbia kansui. The structures of compounds 1-3 were elucidated by detailed interpretation of their spectroscopic data, especially 2D-NMR and HR-ESI-MS, the absolute configuration of 1 was revealed by single crystal X-ray diffraction. These isolates were assayed for their multidrug resistance reversing activities on human breast adenocarcinoma cell line MCF-7/ADR.

Detection of single-nucleotide polymorphisms using an ON-OFF switching of regenerated biosensor based on a locked nucleic acid-integrated and toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction.

Although various strategies have been reported for single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) detection, development of a time-saving, specific, and regenerated electrochemical sensing platform still remains a realistic goal. In this study, an ON-OFF switching of a regenerated biosensor based on a locked nucleic acid (LNA)-integrated and toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction technique is constructed for detection of SNPs. The LNA-integrated and methylene blue-labeled capture probe with an external toehold is designed to switch on the sensing system.