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  1. Article ; Online: Surfactin inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes by destroying the cell wall and membrane.

    Shan, M Y / Meng, F Q / Zhou, L B / Lu, F X / Bie, X M / Zhao, H Z / Lu, Z X

    Letters in applied microbiology

    2021  Volume 73, Issue 6, Page(s) 684–693

    Abstract: Propionibacterium acnes plays a major role in acne vulgaris. In the pre-experiment, the growth of P. acnes was inhibited effectively using surfactin; however, the antibacterial mechanism has not been described. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ... ...

    Abstract Propionibacterium acnes plays a major role in acne vulgaris. In the pre-experiment, the growth of P. acnes was inhibited effectively using surfactin; however, the antibacterial mechanism has not been described. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate antibacterial activity and analyse the mechanism of surfactin against P. acnes. Minimum inhibitory concentration, time-killing kinetics and scanning electron microscopy were used to evaluate the activity of surfactin against P. acnes, which showed that 128 μg ml
    MeSH term(s) Acne Vulgaris/drug therapy ; Animals ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Cell Wall ; Mice ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Propionibacterium acnes
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632584-1
    ISSN 1472-765X ; 0266-8254
    ISSN (online) 1472-765X
    ISSN 0266-8254
    DOI 10.1111/lam.13576
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  2. Article: Surfactin inhibits the growth of Propionibacterium acnes by destroying the cell wall and membrane

    Shan, M.Y. / Meng, F.Q. / Zhou, L.B. / Lu, F.X. / Bie, X.M. / Zhao, H.Z. / Lu, Z.X.

    Letters in applied microbiology. 2021 Dec., v. 73, no. 6

    2021  

    Abstract: Propionibacterium acnes plays a major role in acne vulgaris. In the pre‐experiment, the growth of P. acnes was inhibited effectively using surfactin; however, the antibacterial mechanism has not been described. Therefore, the aim of this study was to ... ...

    Abstract Propionibacterium acnes plays a major role in acne vulgaris. In the pre‐experiment, the growth of P. acnes was inhibited effectively using surfactin; however, the antibacterial mechanism has not been described. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate antibacterial activity and analyse the mechanism of surfactin against P. acnes. Minimum inhibitory concentration, time‐killing kinetics and scanning electron microscopy were used to evaluate the activity of surfactin against P. acnes, which showed that 128 μg ml⁻¹ effectively inhibited growth. Cell wall permeability was evaluated by detecting the extracellular alkaline phosphatase activity, which increased to 1·83‐ and 2·32‐fold after incubating with 128 and 256 μg ml⁻¹ of surfactin for 10 h, respectively. Propidium iodide fluorescence, leakage of nucleic acid, protein, K⁺, and Ca²⁺, membrane potential and the leakage of calcein from small unilamellar vesicles all increased after incubation with surfactin, indicating that its strong biological activities act mainly by altering membrane integrity. In a mouse model of acne, surfactin significantly reduced P. acnes–induced epidermal swelling and erythema. These results indicate that surfactin effectively inhibited the growth of P. acnes by destroying the cell wall and membrane, and is a potential candidate for acne treatment.
    Keywords acne ; alkaline phosphatase ; antibacterial properties ; calcium ; cell walls ; erythema ; fluorescence ; growth retardation ; membrane potential ; mice ; microbiology ; minimum inhibitory concentration ; nucleic acids ; permeability ; propidium ; surfactin
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-12
    Size p. 684-693.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 632584-1
    ISSN 1472-765X ; 0266-8254
    ISSN (online) 1472-765X
    ISSN 0266-8254
    DOI 10.1111/lam.13576
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  3. Article: Predominate HIV1-specific IgG activity in various mucosal compartments of HIV1-infected individuals.

    , F X

    Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.)

    2000  Volume 97, Issue 1, Page(s) 59–68

    Abstract: Evaluating mucosal humoral immunity is important for understanding local immunity induced by HIV infection or vaccination and designing prophylactic strategies. To characterize the mucosal humoral immunity following HIV infection, the levels of ... ...

    Abstract Evaluating mucosal humoral immunity is important for understanding local immunity induced by HIV infection or vaccination and designing prophylactic strategies. To characterize the mucosal humoral immunity following HIV infection, the levels of immunoglobulins (Igs), antibodies (Abs), and HIV1-specific Ab activity were evaluated in cervicovaginal secretions (CVS), saliva, breast milk, and sera of HIV-infected individuals. HIV1-specific IgG activity was significantly higher than that of IgA in CVS, saliva, and breast milk. The highest HIV1-specific IgG activity was found in breast milk. The data suggest that anti-HIV1 Abs in CVS were most likely serum derived. However, HIV1-specific Abs in saliva and breast milk were mainly locally produced. The prevalence of HIV1-specific Abs in seropositive subjects was 97% for IgG and 95% for IgA in CVS, 100% for IgG and 80% for IgA in saliva, and 59% for IgG and 94% for IgA in breast milk. These data provide evidence for both a better understanding of the nature of humoral mucosal responses after HIV1 infection and the development of strategies to induce desirable functional mucosal immunity for preventing HIV transmission.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Cervix Mucus/immunology ; Female ; HIV Antibodies/analysis ; HIV Antibodies/blood ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160/analysis ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160/blood ; HIV Infections/immunology ; HIV-1/immunology ; Humans ; Immunity, Mucosal/physiology ; Immunoglobulin A/analysis ; Immunoglobulin Isotypes/analysis ; Middle Aged ; Milk, Human/immunology ; Mucous Membrane/immunology ; Saliva/immunology ; Serum Albumin/analysis ; Vagina/immunology
    Chemical Substances HIV Antibodies ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160 ; Immunoglobulin A ; Immunoglobulin Isotypes ; Serum Albumin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2000-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Evaluation Studies ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1459903-x
    ISSN 1521-7035 ; 1521-6616
    ISSN (online) 1521-7035
    ISSN 1521-6616
    DOI 10.1006/clim.2000.4910
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  4. Article: New method for quantifying anti-HIV1-gp160 antibodies in saliva, cervicovaginal secretions, and serum of infected women.

    , F X

    Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

    2000  Volume 14, Issue 4, Page(s) 188–192

    Abstract: Antibody titers or units as measured by ELISA or similar assays represent only a semi-quantitative measurement of the antibody concentration. In the present study, a truly quantitative assay for evaluating antibody concentrations was developed. In the ... ...

    Abstract Antibody titers or units as measured by ELISA or similar assays represent only a semi-quantitative measurement of the antibody concentration. In the present study, a truly quantitative assay for evaluating antibody concentrations was developed. In the new assay, IgG and IgA antibody concentrations are expressed in absolute gravimetric units (weight/ml) rather than by more ambiguous terms such as titers or units. The procedure is based on the comparison of known concentrations of IgG or IgA bound to anti-F(ab)'(2) with the binding of an unknown concentration of antibodies to a specific antigen. We applied the new assay to the measurement of HIV1-gp160 specific IgG and IgA concentrations in cervicovaginal secretions (CVS), saliva, and sera of infected women. Measurement of antibody activity was obtained by comparing the amount of specific antibodies to the amount of total immunoglobulins found in the same compartment. Because of its quantitative and comparative nature, the assay was named comparative antibody gravimetric evaluation assay (CAGE).
    MeSH term(s) Antibodies, Viral/analysis ; Antibodies, Viral/blood ; Body Fluids/immunology ; Body Fluids/virology ; Cervix Uteri/immunology ; Cervix Uteri/virology ; Female ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160/immunology ; HIV Infections/diagnosis ; HIV Infections/immunology ; HIV-1/immunology ; Humans ; Immunoassay/methods ; Immunoassay/standards ; Immunoglobulin A/analysis ; Immunoglobulin A/blood ; Immunoglobulin A/chemistry ; Immunoglobulin G/analysis ; Immunoglobulin G/blood ; Immunoglobulin G/chemistry ; Molecular Weight ; Reproducibility of Results ; Saliva/immunology ; Saliva/virology ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Vagina/immunology ; Vagina/virology
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Viral ; HIV Envelope Protein gp160 ; Immunoglobulin A ; Immunoglobulin G
    Language English
    Publishing date 2000
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 645095-7
    ISSN 1098-2825 ; 0887-8013
    ISSN (online) 1098-2825
    ISSN 0887-8013
    DOI 10.1002/1098-2825(2000)14:4<188::aid-jcla8>3.3.co;2-v
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  5. Article: Oral mucosal immunity and HIV/SIV infection.

    , F X / Jacobson, R S

    Journal of dental research

    2007  Volume 86, Issue 3, Page(s) 216–226

    Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission through genital and rectal mucosa has led to intensive study of mucosal immune responses to HIV and to the development of a vaccine administered locally. However, HIV transmission through the oral mucosa is ...

    Abstract Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission through genital and rectal mucosa has led to intensive study of mucosal immune responses to HIV and to the development of a vaccine administered locally. However, HIV transmission through the oral mucosa is a rare event. The oral mucosa represents a physical barrier and contains immunological elements to prevent the invasion of pathogenic organisms. This particular defense differs between micro-compartments represented by the salivary glands, oral mucosa, and palatine tonsils. Secretory immunity of the salivary glands, unique features of cellular structure in the oral mucosa and palatine tonsils, the high rate of oral blood flow, and innate factors in saliva may all contribute to the resistance to HIV/Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) oral mucosal infection. In the early stage of HIV infection, humoral and cellular immunity and innate immune functions in oral mucosa are maintained. However, these particular immune responses may all be impaired as a result of chronic HIV infection. A better understanding of oral mucosal immune mechanisms should lead to improved prevention of viral and bacterial infections, particularly in immunocompromised persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and to the development of a novel strategy for a mucosal AIDS vaccine, as well as vaccines to combat other oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Antibody Formation ; HIV Infections/immunology ; HIV-1/immunology ; HIV-1/pathogenicity ; Haplorhini ; Humans ; Immunity, Mucosal/physiology ; Immunization ; Mouth Mucosa/blood supply ; Mouth Mucosa/immunology ; Palatine Tonsil/immunology ; Saliva/immunology ; Salivary Glands/immunology ; Simian Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/immunology ; Simian Immunodeficiency Virus/immunology ; Simian Immunodeficiency Virus/pathogenicity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2007-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 80207-4
    ISSN 1544-0591 ; 0022-0345
    ISSN (online) 1544-0591
    ISSN 0022-0345
    DOI 10.1177/154405910708600305
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  6. Article ; Online: The effect of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy on locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma and on the expression of succinate dehydrogenase B.

    Liu, C-X / Wang, H / Qian, X-M / Lu, F-X / Zhuang, S-F / Yang, M-X / Wang, F-L / Wang, Y-T

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2016  Volume 20, Issue 23, Page(s) 4852–4857

    Abstract: Objective: Investigate the effect of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) on locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) on the expression of succinate dehydrogenase B (SDHB).: Patients and methods: Eighty-six patients diagnosed with ...

    Abstract Objective: Investigate the effect of three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) on locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) on the expression of succinate dehydrogenase B (SDHB).
    Patients and methods: Eighty-six patients diagnosed with locally recurrent NPC in our hospital were selected and divided into the control group (43 cases) and observation group (43 cases). Conventional two-dimensional radiotherapy was applied in the control group, and 3DCRT was adopted in the observation group. The curative effect of both groups was compared.
    Results: The effective rate and the degree of alleviation of the observation group were higher than those of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). There were no differences in the occurrence rate of complications from radiotherapy between the two groups (p>0.05). The survival rate and median survival time of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (p<0.05). The positive expression rate of SDHB in the observation group after radiotherapy was significantly higher than that of the control group (p<0.05), and the median survival time of patients with positive expression of SDHB was significantly higher than patients with negative expression (p<0.05).
    Conclusions: 3DCRT applied for treatment of locally recurrent NPC was safe and effective. It also improved the positive expression rate of SDHB, which was associated with increased survival time.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma/therapy ; Case-Control Studies ; Humans ; Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ; Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/therapy ; Radiotherapy, Conformal ; Succinate Dehydrogenase/drug effects ; Succinate Dehydrogenase/metabolism ; Survival Rate
    Chemical Substances SDHD protein, human ; Succinate Dehydrogenase (EC 1.3.99.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-12-15
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
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  7. Article: [The metabolism and DNA binding of 3H-fusarin C in rats].

    Lu, F X

    Zhongguo yi xue ke xue yuan xue bao. Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae

    1990  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 231–234

    Abstract: In this paper, the distribution and elimination of 3H-Fusarin C (3H-FC) in rats and DNA-binding of FC in cultured explants of rat esophagus are reported. The radioactivity distribution in tissues was altered dynamically, and the highest levels of ... ...

    Abstract In this paper, the distribution and elimination of 3H-Fusarin C (3H-FC) in rats and DNA-binding of FC in cultured explants of rat esophagus are reported. The radioactivity distribution in tissues was altered dynamically, and the highest levels of radioactivity were found in the intestine, stomach and liver after giving 3H-FC into the stomachs of rats. Kidney, bladder, esophagus and spleen followed. The radioactivity levels in the lung and brain were low. Radioactivity in the blood reached a peak three hours after giving 3H-FC to rats, but about 50% of the radioactivity remained in the blood even after 24 h. The total urinary excretion of radioactivity in rats was found to be about 30.7% within 48 h, and about 27.8% was present in the feces. Only 5.4% unchanged FC was excreted in the urine, while other metabolites of FC accounted for 94.6% of total urinary radioactivity. DNA-binding of FC occurred in rat esophageal explants.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; DNA/metabolism ; Esophagus/metabolism ; Male ; Polyenes/metabolism ; Polyenes/pharmacokinetics ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred Strains ; Tissue Distribution
    Chemical Substances Polyenes ; DNA (9007-49-2) ; fusarin C (C3F3Z00LM3)
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 1990-06
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604853-5
    ISSN 1000-503X
    ISSN 1000-503X
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  8. Article: [Echocardiographic observation of cardiac change in 42 cases of myxedema].

    Lu, F X

    Zhonghua nei ke za zhi

    1982  Volume 21, Issue 5, Page(s) 292–294

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Cardiomegaly/diagnosis ; Coronary Disease/diagnosis ; Echocardiography ; Female ; Heart Diseases/diagnosis ; Heart Diseases/etiology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myxedema/complications ; Pericardial Effusion/diagnosis
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 1982-05
    Publishing country China
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 754223-9
    ISSN 0578-1426
    ISSN 0578-1426
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  9. Article: Isolation, structural identification, and characterization of a mutagen from Fusarium moniliforme.

    Lu, F X / Jeffrey, A M

    Chemical research in toxicology

    1993  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 91–96

    Abstract: Strains of Fusarium moniliforme produce a variety of toxins, including several uncharacterized mutagens that act directly in the Ames assay using Salmonella typhimurium, strain TA 100. The Ames assay was used to monitor isolation of the direct-acting ... ...

    Abstract Strains of Fusarium moniliforme produce a variety of toxins, including several uncharacterized mutagens that act directly in the Ames assay using Salmonella typhimurium, strain TA 100. The Ames assay was used to monitor isolation of the direct-acting mutagens from the F. moniliforme culture extracts. Seven strains were tested, of which strains F07 and F84 contained the highest levels of direct-acting mutagens. Extracts of strain F84 were fractionated on a silica gel column, eluted with methanol-chloroform (1:9). This fraction was then separated on a reverse-phase, C-18 column with 50% methanol in water as eluant and further purified by TLC. One compound was isolated and given the trivial name fusarin X (FX). Its structure was determined from its UV (lambda max 357 nm), 500-MHz NMR, and mass spectra, and those of its diacetate, to be the 1-hydroxy analog of the previously characterized fusarin C. FX was present in culture extracts of strains F07 and F84 at 83 and 8 micrograms/g, respectively, which was proportional to their relative mutagenicities. It was not detected in the other strains tested. Since exposure of FX most likely occurs in cooked corn, its thermal stability was measured; it, like FC, decomposes at 100 degrees C, especially at high pH. Again, in common with FC, it was decomposed by GSH. The possible role of these Fusarium metabolites in the etiology of human cancers has still to be resolved.
    MeSH term(s) Acetylation ; Animals ; Fusarium/chemistry ; Glutathione/chemistry ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Hydrolysis ; In Vitro Techniques ; Lactams/chemistry ; Lactams/isolation & purification ; Lactams/toxicity ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Mass Spectrometry ; Models, Molecular ; Molecular Conformation ; Mutagenicity Tests ; Mutagens/chemistry ; Mutagens/isolation & purification ; Mutagens/toxicity ; Polyenes/isolation & purification ; Polyenes/toxicity ; Rats ; Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet ; Temperature
    Chemical Substances Lactams ; Mutagens ; Polyenes ; fusarin X (145569-98-8) ; fusarin C (C3F3Z00LM3) ; Glutathione (GAN16C9B8O)
    Language English
    Publishing date 1993-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 639353-6
    ISSN 1520-5010 ; 0893-228X
    ISSN (online) 1520-5010
    ISSN 0893-228X
    DOI 10.1021/tx00031a014
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  10. Article: Predictive modeling and growth models of aerobic mesophilic bacteria on fresh-cut lettuce by hypochlorite-washing

    Lu, Z.X / Lu, F.X / Zhang, Li-Kui / Bie, Xiao-Mei / Zou, Xiao-Kui

    Journal of food safety. 2007 May, v. 27, no. 2

    2007  

    Abstract: Response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of three selected factors (chlorine concentration, washing time and water-to-lettuce ratio) on reducing aerobic mesophilic bacteria on fresh-cut lettuce. According to statistical analysis, the ... ...

    Abstract Response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of three selected factors (chlorine concentration, washing time and water-to-lettuce ratio) on reducing aerobic mesophilic bacteria on fresh-cut lettuce. According to statistical analysis, the model established was effective in predicting the reduction of aerobic mesophilic bacteria on fresh-cut lettuce by washing with chlorine. In addition, best-fit Gompertz-modified models were described to evaluate aerobic mesophilic bacteria growth on fresh-cut lettuce during storage at 0, 4 and 25C, respectively. The final load of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and shelf life of fresh-cut lettuce could be predicted in various storing temperatures with the growth models.
    Keywords lettuce ; fresh-cut foods ; sanitizing ; decontamination ; washing ; sodium hypochlorite ; antibacterial properties ; bacterial contamination ; aerobes ; microbial load ; food pathogens ; food contamination ; food storage ; storage temperature ; predictive microbiology ; response surface methodology ; microbial growth ; mathematical models
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2007-05
    Size p. 157-168.
    Publisher Blackwell Publishing Inc
    Publishing place Malden, USA
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 756159-3
    ISSN 1745-4565 ; 0149-6085
    ISSN (online) 1745-4565
    ISSN 0149-6085
    DOI 10.1111/j.1745-4565.2007.00069.x
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