Siegesoxylipin A‒J, previously undescribed phyto-oxylipins inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci from Sigesbeckia orientalis.

Ten previously undescribed phyto-oxylipins siegesoxylipin A‒J (1-10), along with four known analogs (11-14), were isolated from the aerial parts of Sigesbeckia orientalis. The elucidation of their structures was accomplished through spectroscopic analyses, base-catalyzed hydrolysis and X-ray diffraction. Moreover, unmethylesterified 4-methylpentanoic acid siegesoxylipins 1, 2, and 4-7 exhibited potent inhibitory bioactivity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) strains with MIC values of 8 μg/mL, in which siegesoxylipin A (1) inhibited bacteria by inducing membrane damage.

Simple and rapid determination of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol in food contact papers based on polydopamine-polyethyleneimine copolymerization.

The aim of this work was to develop a fluorescence method based on the polydopamine-polyethyleneimine (PDA-PEI) copolymerization, which was subsequently applied for the determination of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) in food contact papers (FCMs). PEI could provide an alkaline environment and then react with dopamine (DA) to produce copolymers by Michael addition and Schiff-base reactions. This copolymer has a strong fluorescence emission at 527 nm.

Two new abietane diterpenoids from Caryopteris trichosphaera.

Two new abietane diterpenoids, cartrisine A (1) and cartrisine B (2) were isolated from Caryopteris trichosphaera. Their structures were elucidated based on HR-ESI-MS and NMR spectral data. Compound 2 exhibited moderate antibacterial bioactivity against MRSA and VRE, and showed a strong synergistic effect with market antibiotics against MRSA and VRE.

Three New -Kaurane Diterpenes with Antibacterial Activity from .

Three novel -kaurane diterpenes, namely sigesbeckin A-C (-), in conjunction with eight previously identified analogues (-), were isolated from . Their chemical structures were resolved through multiple spectroscopic analyses. All compounds were assessed for antimicrobial bioactivity against methicillin-resistant (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant (VRE) strains.

Diterpenoids of Caryopteris trichosphaera W. W. Sm. inhibiting MRSA and VRE in vitro and in vivo.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Caryopteris trichosphaera W. W. Sm.

6-Methoxyldihydrochelerythrine Chloride Inhibiting Intra and Extracellular Drug-Resistant Bacteria.

Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) is a major nosocomial pathogen that exhibits enhanced infectivity due to its robust virulence and biofilm-forming capabilities. In this study, 6-methoxyldihydrochelerythrine chloride (6-MDC) inhibited the growth of exponential-phase VRE and restored VRE's sensitivity to vancomycin. 6-MDC predominantly suppressed the biosynthetic pathway of pyrimidine and purine in VRE by the RNA-Seq analysis, resulting in obstructed DNA synthesis, which subsequently weakened bacterial virulence and impeded intracellular survival.

Phytocannabinoid-like meroterpenoids from twigs and leaves of Rhododendron spinuliferum.

Six pairs of previously undescribed enantiomeric phytocannabinoid-like meroterpenoids, (±)-spinulinoids A‒F, and two naturally occurring compounds, (+)-rhododaurichromanic acid A and (E)-4-((3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl)oxy)benzoic acid, together with one known congener, (-)-rhododaurichromanic acid A, were obtained from the twigs and leaves of Rhododendron spinuliferum. Their structures were established by their extensive spectral data (NMR and HRESIMS), ECD calculations, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction data. Spinulinoids A and B are unprecedented phytocannabinoid-like meroterpenoids constructed by the resorcinol moiety and a β-bisabolene unit, whereas spinulinoid C represents a rare adduct of quinone and β-bisabolene with a tricyclic 6/6/6 ring system.

Formononetin Derivative for Osteoporosis by Simultaneous Regulating Osteoblast and Osteoclast.

Seven new formononetin derivatives (-) were designed and prepared from formononetin (phase II phytoestrogen). The derivatives 9-butyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-9,10-dihydro-4,8-chromeno[8,7-][1,3]oxazin-4-one () and 9-(furan-3-ylmethyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-9,10-dihydro-4,8-chromeno[8,7-][1,3]oxazin-4-one () promoted significant osteoblast formation by modulating the BMP/Smad pathway. Compound exhibited potent antiosteoclastogenesis activity in RANKL-induced RAW264.

Antifungal bioactivity of Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna Franch. against fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans in vitro and in vivo.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna Franch. has been widely utilized in folk medicine by the Miao people in the southwestern region of China for treating skin sores which may be associated with microbial infection.

In-situ construction of iron-modified nickel nanoparticles assisted by hexamethylenetetramine with the internal and external collaboration for highly selective electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction.

Carbon dioxide (CO) electroreduction provides a sustainable route for realizing carbon neutrality and energy supply. Up to now, challenges remain in employing abundant and inexpensive nickel materials as candidates for CO reduction due to their low activity and favorable hydrogen evolution. Here, the representative iron-modified nickel nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon (Ni-Fe-NC) with the porous botryoid morphology were successfully developed.

Size-Optimized Layered Double Hydroxide Nanoparticles Promote Neural Progenitor Cells Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells Through the Regulation of MA Methylation.

Purpose: The committed differentiation fate regulation has been a difficult problem in the fields of stem cell research, evidence showed that nanomaterials could promote the differentiation of stem cells into specific cell types. Layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanoparticles possess the regulation function of stem cell fate, while the underlying mechanism needs to be investigated. In this study, the process of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) differentiate to neural progenitor cells (NPCs) by magnesium aluminum LDH (MgAl-LDH) was investigated.

Anti-MRSA mechanism of spirostane saponin in Rohdea pachynema F.T.Wang & tang.

Ethnopharmacology Relevance: Rohdea pachynema F.T.Wang & Tang (R.

Structure optimizing of flavonoids against both MRSA and VRE.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) cause more than 100,000 deaths each year, which need efficient and non-resistant antibacterial agents. SAR analysis of 162 flavonoids from the plant in this paper suggested that lipophilic group at C-3 was crucial, and then 63 novel flavonoid derivatives were designed and total synthesized. Among them, the most promising K15 displayed potent bactericidal activity against clinically isolated MRSA and VRE (MICs = 0.

Application of Bioactive Materials for Osteogenic Function in Bone Tissue Engineering.

Bone tissue defects present a major challenge in orthopedic surgery. Bone tissue engineering using multiple versatile bioactive materials is a potential strategy for bone-defect repair and regeneration. Due to their unique physicochemical and mechanical properties, biofunctional materials can enhance cellular adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation, thereby supporting and stimulating the formation of new bone tissue.

Insight into the Critical Role of Oxygen Vacancies and V=O Bonds Length in VO for Advanced Zinc Ion Storage.

Due to the larger sizes and stronger positive polarity of Zn than dominant univalent ions, Zn sluggish diffusion within VO host electrodes is an essential issue in developing aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) of higher energy densities. Herein, a high-performance VO cathode was developed through subtly synthesizing and tuning VO with oxygen vacancies-enriched and elongated apical V=O bond by altering the gradient concentration of hydrazine hydrate in the gas-solid reaction system. This strategy can enhance both intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity to a large extent.

Efficient CO Capture and Separation in MOFs: Effect from Isoreticular Double Interpenetration.

Severe CO emissions has posed an increasingly alarming threat, motivating the development of efficient CO capture materials, one of the key parts of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). In this study, a series of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) named Sc-X (X = S, M, L) were constructed inspired by recorded MOFs, Zn-BPZ-SA and MFU-4l-Li. The corresponding isoreticular double-interpenetrating MOFs (Sc-X-IDI) were subsequently constructed via the introduction of isoreticular double interpenetration.

Antimicrobial ingredients of and potential in fresh pork meat preservation.

Zanthoxylum motuoense (Tibetan prickly ash, MTHJ), different from the Chinese prickly ash species, is distributed only in the Tibet. Now the chemical characterization and antibacterial activity of MTHJ extracts were analyzed for the first time. As a result, Schinifoline , -Fagarine , ()-6 S-Hydroxy--(2-methylpropyl)-11-oxo-2, 7, 9-Dodecatrienamide , and Neoechinulin A were found to be the major different factors by untarget LC-MS metabolomics together with quantitative analysis on target.

A simple fluorescence pyrocatechol-polyethyleneimine detection method for 3-MCPD.

A rapid fluorescence detection method was established for 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD). The detection system works based on the fluorescence quenching of pyrocatechol-polyethyleneimine (PCh-PEI) polymer by 3-MCPD. The fluorescence quenching ability of 3-MCPD for PCh-PEI polymer was measured at different pH and temperatures.

Rational design of bimetal phosphide embedded in carbon nanofibers for boosting oxygen evolution.

The development of non-precious metal electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for generating large-scale hydrogen through water electrolysis. In this work, bimetal phosphides embedded in electrospun carbon nanofibers (P-FeNi/CNFs) were fabricated through a reliable electrospinning-carbonization-phosphidation strategy. The incorporation of P-FeNi nanoparticles within CNFs prevented them from forming aggregation and further improved their electron transfer property.