Cheng-Gang Song, Yang Yang, Wenjing Cui, Wei Chen, Shouxian Wang, Jianchun Qin, Jinliang Liu
{"title":"Anti-TMV Activity and Functional Mechanisms of Two Diterpenoid Alkaloids Isolated from Dendrobium findlayanum","authors":"Cheng-Gang Song, Yang Yang, Wenjing Cui, Wei Chen, Shouxian Wang, Jianchun Qin, Jinliang Liu","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c12988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c12988","url":null,"abstract":"Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is a major threat to crops, making the discovery of green biopesticides essential. Herein, we present two active ingredients derived from the medicinal plant <i>Dendrobium findlayanum</i>, findlayine A (<b>1</b>) and dendrofindline B (<b>2</b>), as promising precursor compounds for TMV inhibitors. Among them, <b>2</b> inhibited TMV infestation on tobacco leaves at a rate of 38.6%, which was close to that of the commercial antiviral agent ningnanmycin (43.1%). Both <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> could effectively alleviate the destruction of tobacco leaf protoplasts by TMV infestation, and enhance the resistance of tobacco to TMV by affecting the activities of phenylalaninammo-nialyase (PAL), peroxidase (POD) and superoxide dismutase (SOD). Additionally, <b>1</b> and <b>2</b> significantly down-regulated the expression of TMV coat protein (CP) and inhibited CP-mediated aggregation of TMV, thereby reducing its infestation capacity. This study systematically investigated the mechanism of anti-TMV activity of diterpenoid alkaloids from <i>D. findlayanum</i>, with a view to providing new insights into the creation of novel green antiviral agents.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhi-Gang Zhang, Xi Shen, Shi-Kai Jiang, Jia-Chun Lin, Yan Yi, Xiao-Jun Ji
{"title":"Biocatalytic Hydrogenation of Biomass-Derived Furan Aldehydes to Alcohols","authors":"Zhi-Gang Zhang, Xi Shen, Shi-Kai Jiang, Jia-Chun Lin, Yan Yi, Xiao-Jun Ji","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11258","url":null,"abstract":"The biomass-derived furan aldehydes furfural (FF) and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are versatile platform chemicals used to produce various value-added chemicals through further valorization processes. Selectively reducing C═O in FF and HMF molecules to form furfuryl alcohol (FAL) and 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF), represents an important research field in upgrading biomass-based furan compounds. Currently, the reduction of furan aldehydes to furan alcohols through chemical transformation often leads to unavoidable environmental issues and the formation of potential byproducts. Biocatalysis has demonstrated expanded applications in converting biomass-derived furan aldehydes into a diverse array of value-added chemicals. This process exhibits significant potential in organic synthesis and biotechnology due to its green and sustainable properties. The biocatalytic reduction of FF and HMF represents an especially important route for the selective synthesis of FAL and BHMF. This review discusses recent progress in the biosynthesis of FAL and BHMF from biomass-derived FF and HMF through biocatalytic processes. Recently discovered enzymes and whole cells used as biocatalysts for the production of furan alcohols are summarized. In addition, chemoenzymatic cascades for synthesizing furan alcohols from biomass hydrolysate and raw biomass materials are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"74 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zengkang Zhai, Qianqian Ao, Liuqing Yang, Fangxiao Lu, Haokun Cheng, Qinxin Fang, Chun Li, Qinqin Chen, Jingli Yan, Yongsheng Wei, Yuan-Qing Jiang, Bo Yang
{"title":"Correction to “Rapeseed PP2C37 Interacts with PYR/PYL Abscisic Acid Receptors and Negatively Regulates Drought Tolerance”","authors":"Zengkang Zhai, Qianqian Ao, Liuqing Yang, Fangxiao Lu, Haokun Cheng, Qinxin Fang, Chun Li, Qinqin Chen, Jingli Yan, Yongsheng Wei, Yuan-Qing Jiang, Bo Yang","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c13302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c13302","url":null,"abstract":"In the manuscript, “College of Life Sciences” is missing from the affiliation for Northwest A & F University. The corrected affiliation is reflected in the authorship of this Correction. This article has not yet been cited by other publications.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Absorptivity Is an Important Determinant in the Toxicity Difference between Aristolochic Acid I and Aristolochic Acid II","authors":"Hong-Ching Kwok, Hei-Tak Tse, Ka-Ki Ng, Shuangshuang Wang, Chun-Kit Au, Zongwei Cai, Wan Chan","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c10765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c10765","url":null,"abstract":"Inadvertent exposure to aristolochic acids (AAs) is causing chronic renal disease worldwide, with aristolochic acid I (AA-I) identified as the primary toxic agent. This study employed chemical methods to investigate the mechanisms underlying the nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity of AA-I. Aristolochic acid II (AA-II), which has a structure similar to that of AA-I, was investigated with the same methods for comparison. Despite their structural similarities, findings from cultured human cells and gut sac experiments showed that AA-I is absorbed more effectively than AA-II (∼3 times greater for AA-I than for AA-II; <i>p</i> < 0.001). This increased absorption, along with the previously observed higher activity of reductive activation enzymes for AA-I, results in greater DNA damage and oxidative stress, both of which are key factors in AA-related toxicity. The similar patterns of cell mortality (34.4 ± 2.3% vs 9.7 ± 0.1% for AA-I and AA-II at 80 μM; <i>p</i> < 0.0001), DNA adduct formation (∼3 times greater for AA-I than for AA-II; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and oxidative stress levels in relation to the concentrations of AA-I and AA-II indicate that the higher absorption rate of AA-I is a significant contributor to its greater toxicity. The toxicity of AA-I was also found to be further enhanced by its (natural) coexistence with AA-II. Since AA-I and AA-II differ only by a methoxy group, future research on reducing risks associated with AA exposure should focus on strategies to lower the absorption of these compounds.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"74 6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fatty Acid Esterification of Octacosanol Attenuates Triglyceride and Cholesterol Synthesis in Mice","authors":"Sudthida Kamchonemenukool, Yen-Chun Koh, Pin-Yu Ho, Min-Hsiung Pan, Monthana Weerawatanakorn","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c10201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c10201","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to evaluate the cholesterol-regulatory effects of lauric-acid-esterified octacosanol (LEO) and oleic-acid-esterified octacosanol (OEO) compared to their unmodified counterparts and to investigate the underlying mechanisms by partially substituting the fat content in obese C57BL/6J mice induced with a high-fat diet (HFD). Rice bran oil and coconut oil were also investigated as they are rich in oleic acid and lauric acid, respectively. The results showed that all supplemented groups significantly inhibited weight gain induced by the HFD, but the groups treated with esterified octacosanol exhibited a more pronounced effect. Esterified octacosanol inhibited fatty acid synthesis via the Sirtuin 1/AMP-activated protein kinase/Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SIRT1/AMPK/SREBP-1c) pathway by decreasing fatty acid synthase (FASN) (0.78 fold ±0.09, <i>p</i> < 0.05) transcription and affecting the phospho-acetyl-coA carboxylase/acetyl-coA carboxylase (p-ACC/ACC) (1.42 fold ±0.18, <i>p</i> < 0.05) ratio, as well as by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis by reducing sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2 (SREBP-2) (0.75 fold ±0.08, <i>p</i> < 0.05) and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDL-R) (1.24 fold ±0.1, <i>p</i> < 0.05), which are responsible for cholesterol uptake. Our findings indicate that OEO had a greater influence on fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis compared to the other agents.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive Analysis of Fecal Microbiome and Metabolomics Uncovered dl-Norvaline-Ameliorated Obesity-Associated Disorders in High-Fat Diet-Fed Obese Mice by Targeting the Gut Microbiota","authors":"Xin Li, Yanting Qin, Fangfang Yue, Xin Lü","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c06638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c06638","url":null,"abstract":"Norvaline is a nonproteinogenic amino acid and an important food ingredient supplement for healthy food. In this study, <span>dl</span>-norvaline administration reduced body weight by more than 40% and improved glucose metabolism and energy metabolism in obese mice induced by a high-fat diet (HFD). Combination analysis of microbiome and metabolomics showed that <span>dl</span>-norvaline supplementation regulated gut bacteria structure, such as increasing beneficial bacteria (<i>Mollicutes_RF39</i>, <i>Ruminococcaceae</i>, <i>Bacteroidaceae</i>, <i>Rikenellaceae</i>, <i>Lactobacillaceae</i>, <i>Clostridiaceae_1</i>, <i>uncultured_bacterium_f_Muribaculaceae</i>, and <i>Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group</i>) and decreasing harmful bacteria (<i>Fusobacteriia</i>, <i>Desulfovibrionales</i>, <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i>, <i>Burkholderiaceae</i>, <i>Helicobacteraceae</i>, and <i>Veillonellaceae</i>) and modulated the metabolites involved in arachidonic acid metabolism, thus further promoting short-chain fatty acid production and improving gut barrier, thereby inflammatory responses and oxidative stress were ameliorated. In addition, the pseudogerm-free mouse model verified that <span>dl</span>-norvaline ameliorated obesity-associated disorders in HFD-fed obese mice by targeting gut microbiota. These results clarified that <span>dl</span>-norvaline may be promising for developing and innovating potential functional food products.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feeding Preferences and Salivary Protein Profiles of Spodoptera frugiperda on Saccharum Species","authors":"Ya-Xin Zhang, Huan-tai Lin, Zhi-Yuan Zou, Wu-yue Li, Yi-lu Tong, Hui-li Zhang, San-ji Gao, Jin-da Wang","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c11634","url":null,"abstract":"The invasion of the fall armyworm poses substantial threats to local agricultural safety, including the sugarcane industry. Exploring the insect-resistance mechanism is crucial for breeding resistant varieties. This study selected three representative materials from the <i>Saccharum</i> genus─<i>Saccharum officinarum</i> L. (Badila), <i>S. spp</i>. hybrid (GT58), and <i>Saccharum spontaneum</i> (SES208), to investigate feeding preferences and developmental fitness of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>. Larvae exhibited a strong preference and highest fitness parameters in Badila leaves compared to SES208. Additionally, proteomic analyses of larval saliva from insects feeding on Badila and SES208 were carried out to test the types and abundance of proteins on different hosts. Furthermore, we identified fatty acid-binding protein 1-like activates plant defense responses, while aldehyde dehydrogenase negatively suppressed plant defense response. Our findings suggest that the plasticity of salivary proteins induced by different host plants, and also offer new insights into the molecular interactions between <i>S. frugiperda</i> and plants.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142981676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Stigmasterol Activates the mTOR Signaling Pathway by Inhibiting ORP5 Ubiquitination to Promote Milk Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells”","authors":"Mingyang Sun, Yu Cao, Ji Cheng, Dianwen Xu, Feng Li, Jiaxin Wang, Yusong Ge, Yuhao Liu, Xiaoyu Long, Wenjin Guo, Juxiong Liu, Shoupeng Fu","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.5c00014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c00014","url":null,"abstract":"Figure 7 as originally published was incorrect. The correct figures are given below. Funding (No. 32202766) was included incorrectly in the funding section and should be removed; the corrected Funding statement is below. The corrections do not affect the conclusions of the paper. Figure 7. ST promotes the synthesis of milk through ORP5. BMECs were transfected with ORP5-siRNA for 24 h, followed by stimulation with 10 μMST for 24 h. (A) The protein expression levels of ORP5 were detected by Western blotting. (B) The protein bands of ORP5 were quantitatively calculated with β-actin as the internal reference. (C) The content of TAG in cells was analyzed using a TAG detection kit. (D) The content of TAG in the culture medium was analyzed using a TAG detection kit.(E) Lipid droplets and nuclei were stained with BODIPY 493/503 (green) and DAPI (blue). Results were visualized using a confocal microscope (1200×, scale bar = 10 μm). (F) The area and integrated optical density (AOD) of lipid droplet spots per cell in Figure 7F were quantitatively analyzed using ImageJ software. (G, H) The cell proliferation capacity was determined using the EdU cell proliferation assay kit. (I) The protein expression levels of p-mTOR, mTOR, DGAT1, DGAT2, FASN, SREBP1, β-casein, and Cyclin D1 were detected by Western blotting. (J) The relative protein abundance of DGAT1, DGAT2, FASN, SREBP1, β-casein, and Cyclin D1 (compared to β-actin) as well as p-mTOR (compared to mTOR) from Figure 7I. All data are presented as mean ± SEM (<i>n</i> = 3). **<i>p</i> < 0.01 versus the NC group. This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (project no. 20220101302JC). This article has not yet been cited by other publications.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dongchang Yang, Brian Youden, Naizhen Yu, Andrew J. Carrier, Mark R. Servos, Ken D. Oakes, Xu Zhang
{"title":"Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Nitrite Detection","authors":"Dongchang Yang, Brian Youden, Naizhen Yu, Andrew J. Carrier, Mark R. Servos, Ken D. Oakes, Xu Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c09391","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c09391","url":null,"abstract":"Nitrite is an important chemical intermediate in the nitrogen cycle and is ubiquitously present in environmental and biological systems as a metabolite or additive in the agricultural and food industries. However, nitrite can also be toxic in excessive concentrations. As such, the development of quick, sensitive, and portable assays for its measurement is desirable. In this review, we summarize the working principles and applications of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) as a rapid, portable, and ultrasensitive method for nitrite detection and showcase its applicability in various water, food, and biological samples. The challenges and opportunities for future developments are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142975694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Glyphosate-Based Herbicide Stress During Pregnancy Impairs Intestinal Development in Newborn Piglets by Modifying DNA Methylation","authors":"Guangdong Bai, Hua Yuan, Mingming Cao, Xu Jiang, Baoming Shi, Peng Bin","doi":"10.1021/acs.jafc.4c07679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.4c07679","url":null,"abstract":"Glyphosate-based herbicide (GBH), a feed contaminant, has been proven to impair the growth and development of humans and animals. Previous research has revealed that maternal toxin exposure during pregnancy could cause permanent fetal changes by epigenetic modulation. However, there was insufficient evidence of the involvement of DNA methylation in maternal GBH exposure-induced intestinal health of offspring. Here, we established pregnant sow exposure models to investigate the effects of GBH on the intestinal DNA methylation of newborn piglets. The results showed gestational exposure to GBH compromises the intestinal function of newborn piglets as well as decreases the mRNA expression of Dnmt1 and Dnmt3b jejunum. Further RRBS DNA methylation analysis revealed genomic hypomethylation in jejunum, and the differentially methylated regions were enriched in the pathways of intestinal development and food digestion and the related GO terms. Additionally, integrative analysis of methylome and transcriptome identified 23 genes showing inverse correlations and indicated the underlying injury mechanisms upon maternal GBH. These findings provide new insights and fundamental knowledge into the possible involvement of DNA methylation in the intestinal injury of offspring induced by maternal GBH exposure during pregnancy, which drives manufacturers to develop low-toxicity herbicide to ensure food safety and human health.","PeriodicalId":41,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142968588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}