Cholinesterase inhibitors find application in the combat and care of several diseases, especially AD. Jellyfish venoms are the most promising sources of potent cholinesterase inhibitors. Therefore, it is of interest to study cholinesterases inhibiting compounds from the Cassiopea andromeda venom. We report bioactive compounds using the GC-MC method followed by molecular modeling and docking data analysis. The GC-MS analysis of the crude venom led to the identification of seven bioactive compounds (C1-C7), comprising the steroidal alkaloids, phenolic and carotenoid derivatives. The venom exhibited inhibitory activities against the cholinesterase enzymes. The compound C2, a Dioxolane steroid, displayed the strongest inhibition on both AChE and BChE activities for further consideration. 相似文献
ABSTRACT: Inherited factor VII (FVII) deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by a bleeding phenotype varying from mild to severe. To date, more than 200 mutations have been described along the F7 gene encoding for FVII. The aim of this study was the identification of genetic defects underlying FVII deficiency in 10 patients belonging to eight unrelated families of the North provinces from Tunisia. Mutation detection was performed by sequencing the whole F7 gene coding region, exon-intron boundaries and about 400 bp of the promoter region. We identified 5 mutations in five unrelated families; the novel p.F328Y mutation and the reported mutations: p.R304Q, p.M298I, IVS1aG > A and nt1005C > T. For the remaining 5 patients we didn't identified any mutations using PCR/Sequencing protocol. In conclusion, this study represents the first comprehensive molecular series of FVII deficiency affected patients in Tunisia from the North. We will try in the future to continue the molecular study for Tunisian patients from Center and South provinces in order to have a complete idea about the FVII deficiency mutational profile in our country. Virtual slides The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/1288044089753085. 相似文献
This study investigated the rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) persistence,
associated risk factors, and predictors of cytological alteration outcomes in a
cohort of human immunodeficiency virus-infected pregnant women over an 18-month
period. HPV was typed through L1 gene sequencing in cervical smears
collected during gestation and at 12 months after delivery. Outcomes were defined as
nonpersistence (clearance of the HPV in the 2nd sample), re-infection (detection of
different types of HPV in the 2 samples), and type-specific HPV persistence (the same
HPV type found in both samples). An unfavourable cytological outcome was considered
when the second exam showed progression to squamous intraepithelial lesion or high
squamous intraepithelial lesion. Ninety patients were studied. HPV DNA persistence
occurred in 50% of the cases composed of type-specific persistence (30%) or
re-infection (20%). A low CD4+T-cell count at entry was a risk factor for
type-specific, re-infection, or HPV DNA persistence. The odds ratio (OR) was almost
three times higher in the type-specific group when compared with the re-infection
group (OR = 2.8; 95% confidence interval: 0.43-22.79). Our findings show that
bonafide (type-specific) HPV persistence is a stronger predictor for the development
of cytological abnormalities, highlighting the need for HPV typing as opposed to HPV
DNA testing in the clinical setting. 相似文献
The endogenous activity of the sandhopper Talitrus saltator (Montagu) has been investigated in a population from a relatively exposed beach in northeast Tunisia. The animals were found to exhibit a nocturnal circadian rhythm of locomotor activity, with no evidence of a circatidal component. The rhythm was monitored in individual animals over the four seasons, under constant laboratory conditions and seasonal variation in free-running period; the signal-to-noise ratio and waveform of the rhythm have been investigated, as well as the incidence of rhythmic animals in the population. The variation in these rhythm parameters is considered in relation to changes in environmental conditions prevailing at the site of collection. 相似文献
Determination of antioxidant/capacity in the dietary, food, drugs, and biological samples is an interesting approach for testing the safety of these compounds and for drug development. Investigating the google searching engines for the words (measurement + antioxidant + capacity) yielded more than 20 million results, which makes it very difficult to follow. Therefore, collecting the common methods to measure the antioxidant activity/capacity in the food products and biological samples will reduce the burden for both the students and researchers. Nowadays, it is widely accepted that a plant-based diet with a high intake of dietary sources such as vegetables, fruits, and other nutrient-rich plant foods may decrease the effect of oxidative stress-related diseases. In this review article, we have provided the most recent advances in the most common in vitro methods used for evaluating the antioxidant potential of numerous food products, plant extracts, and biological fluids. We have also provided detailed procedures on how to perform them and analyze the results. This review article shall be a comprehensive reference for all techniques used in this area. 相似文献
The fabrication of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) with smallest size and more stability, with potential effects in plant disease management, may need a modified protocol for green synthesis. In this study, we could biosynthesize stable CuNPs extracellularly by an eco-friendly route using A. versicolor. The biosynthesis of nanoparticles was confirmed by UV–visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. CuNPs have a size range of 23–82 nm with round to polygonal shape. Antifungal study showed that CuNPs have potential antifungal activity against rotting plant pathogens, where 3.2 and 2.8 µg ml−1 of nanoparticle solution totally inhibited the growth of both Fusarium oxysporum and Phytophthora parasitica, respectively. Damaged hyphae with limited deformed spores were detected through scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis after the treatment of both pathogens with CuNPs. Between all tested polymers, gelatin-encapsulated nanoparticles were characterized ‘by their smallest size, 7–33 nm, and regular spherical shape at all experimental conditions. After 6 months of storage, gelatin-CuNPs maintained full nanoscale and antifungal properties compared with uncoated particles which lost these properties after only 1 month. It is concluded that CuNPs can be biosynthesized by an eco-friendly cheap method using A. versicolor and can be preserved stably for a long time with the smallest size and full antifungal activity by their encapsulation with gelatin as a natural polymer. These nanoparticles can be used safely in the management of plant rotting fungi.