- Structural Fine-Tuning of Desmuramylpeptide NOD2 Agonists Defines Their in Vivo Adjuvant Activity
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We report on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a series of nucleotide-binding oligomerization-domain-containing protein 2 (NOD2) desmuramylpeptide agonists with improved in vitro and in vivo adjuvant properties. We identified two promising compounds: 68, a potent nanomolar in vitro NOD2 agonist, and the more lipophilic 75, which shows superior adjuvant activity in vivo. Both compounds had immunostimulatory effects on peripheral blood mononuclear cells at the protein and transcriptional levels, and augmented dendritic-cell-mediated activation of T cells, while 75 additionally enhanced the cytotoxic activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells against malignant cells. The C18 lipophilic tail of 75 is identified as a pivotal structural element that confers in vivo adjuvant activity in conjunction with a liposomal delivery system. Accordingly, liposome-encapsulated 75 showed promising adjuvant activity in mice, surpassing that of muramyl dipeptide, while achieving a more balanced Th1/Th2 immune response, thus highlighting its potential as a vaccine adjuvant.
- Guzelj, Samo,Nabergoj, Sanja,Gobec, Martina,Pajk, Stane,Klan?i?, Veronika,Slütter, Bram,Frkanec, Ru?a,?timac, Adela,?ket, Primo?,Plavec, Janez,Mlinari?-Ra??an, Irena,Jakopin, ?iga
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p. 7809 - 7838
(2021/06/28)
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- Efficient synthesis of functionalized olefins by Wittig reaction using Amberlite resin as a mild base
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A convenient procedure for the synthesis of olefins by the reaction of stabilized, semistabilized, and nonstabilized phosphorous ylides with various aldehydes or ketone using Amberlite resin as a mild base is described. Our developed method offers facile and racemization-free synthesis of α,β-unsaturated amino esters and chiral allylic amine. The developed methodology offers mild reaction conditions, high efficiency, and facile isolation of the final products, a practical alternative to known procedures.
- Valkute, Tushar R.,Aratikatla, Eswar K.,Bhattacharya, Asish K.
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p. 581 - 589
(2017/03/15)
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- Preparation method of ferulic acid derivative feed additive and application thereof
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The invention discloses a preparation method of a ferulic acid derivative feed additive and application thereof, and relates to the technical field of feed additives. The preparation method comprises the steps that ferulic acid is adopted as raw materials
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Paragraph 0033
(2017/07/04)
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- Lipase-catalyzed preparation of mono- and diesters of ferulic acid
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Lipophilic and stable derivatives of ferulic acid are required to improve its efficacy in fatty foods and to optimize its use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. We report an improved synthesis of ferulic acid monoesters (ethyl ferulate and lauryl ferulate) using immobilized lipase from Candida antarctica B (CALB) in diisopropyl ether (DIPE). Maximum yields were 89% and 85% in 200 h for ethyl and lauryl ferulate, respectively. Ethyl ferulate was further acylated with vinyl esters to form ferulate diesters. 4-Acetoxy-ethyl ferulate was obtained with the immobilized lipase from Alcaligenes sp. (QLG) with 59% yield in 72 h, whereas 4-dodecanoyloxy-ethyl ferulate (a new compound) was synthesized with 52% yield in 72 h using CALB. DIPE was the best solvent for the transesterifications. Finally, the anti-inflammatory activity of the synthesized derivatives was evaluated in vitro; the compounds bearing a dodecyl chain showed improved anti-inflammatory activity compared with short-chain esters.
- Sandoval, Georgina,Quintana, Paula G.,Baldessari, Alicia,Ballesteros, Antonio O.,Plou, Francisco J.
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