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Amino acids can play a different role in plants such as nitrogen source, hormonal precursor, and stress reducingagents. L-glutamic acid is involved in several plant metabolic processes. The objectives of present work were toevaluate the L-glutamic acid production by different agriculturally important Pseudomonas and Bacillus speciesand to determine the effects of L-glutamic acid containing cell-free filtrate on the growth and yield of brinjal. Anexperiment was conducted in a completely randomized block design. Out of eight different strains of Pseudomonas,the highest L glutamic acid was detected in Pseudomonas fluorescens 128 (1.397 g/l) followed by P. fluorescensNSPL07 (1.073 g/l) and Pseudomonas striata RCOF153 (0.563 g/l). Similarly, out of six different species ofBacillus, moderate L-glutamic acid was detected in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MTCC10439. (0.232 g/l). Thegrowth stimulatory effects of L glutamic acid containing filtrate (200 ppm) were also studied and it was found that allgrowth parameters of brinjal (plant height, fruits per plant, fruit yield, etc.) improved significantly. Results indicatedthat bacterial secretion containing L-glutamic acid along with other amino acids has biostimulatory effects and itshould be used to enhance the plant growth and yield.
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The study was designed to synthesize a novel dendritic copolymer composed of polyamidoamine dendrimer G0 as the inner core and poly(L-glutamic acid) grafted low molecular weight polyethylenimine (PGLP) as surrounding arms for gene delivery vector. The molecular structure of PGLP was confirmed by 1H NMR (proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy). The DNA combination capability of PGLP was examined by gel retardation electrophoresis. The particle sizes and zeta potentials of PGLP/pDNA complexes were determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The cytotoxicity of PGLP was evaluated by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and hemolysis assays, which was approved by Research Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. The in vitro transfection efficiency of PGLP was measured by a flow cytometry. The results of physicochemical properties suggested that PGLP could self-assemble with DNA to form complexes with average particle sizes of about 105-200 nm and zeta potentials of about +10 - +28 mV, which could protect DNA from serum degradation. The results of biological properties suggested that PGLP showed more higher transfection efficiencies but lower cytotoxicity than PEI 25K or Lipofectamine 2000 in various cell lines (HEK 293T, HeLa, BEL 7402, RASMC). Importantly, it was found that PGLP/pDNA complexes at w/w = 8 showed more strong serum-resistant capacity than PEI 25K/pDNA complexes. Therefore, PGLP is a promising candidate vector for gene delivery.
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Objective: To establish a mathematical model of the injection by dorsal motor nucleus of vagus (DMV), the dose of L-glutamic acid (L-Glu) and the duodenal myoelectric activity index of female rabbits was established to provide a theoretical basis for studying the mechanism of action of hormones, cytokines and other vagal activity. Methods: In this experiment, we used microinjection technique to inject L-Glu to DMV by doses of 0 mol/L, 0.05 mol/L, 0.10 mol/L, 0.15 mol/L and 0.20 mol/L, monitoring the duodenal myoelectric activity of ovarian abducted rabbits, the number of samples per dose group was 5, and construct a mathematical model between the dose of L-Glu and the index of duodenal myoelectric activity. Results: After t-test analysis, the amplitude of myoelectric activity increased gradually between adjacent dose groups, and the difference was extremely significant (P < 0.01). The frequency was gradually strengthened, and the difference between 0 mol/L and 0.05 mol/L, 0.10 mol/L and 0.15 mol/L was significant (P < 0.05). The index of myoelectric activity increased gradually, and the difference between groups was extremely significant (P<0.01). With L-Glu concentration as the independent variable x, the duodenal myoelectric activity index was the dependent variable y, the constructor relationship was y= 13.71/1 + exp [-22.35 x (x-0.082)], function fitting accuracy was R =0.9948, P<0.01.belonging to growth type S logic function. Function analysis showed that the L-Glu dose of 0.082 mol/L was the inflection point of the logic function. As the dose range of L-Glu was 0 mol/L-0.082 mol/L, duodenal myoelectric activity index showed an exponential growth pattern, as the L-Glu dose was greater than 0.082 mol/L, the duodenal myoelectric activity index showed a logarithmic growth pattern with a theoretical limit of 13.71. Conclusion: L-Glu has a significant dose-effect relationship on the promotion of duodenal myoelectric activity in rabbits by DMV, and have the effect of interval, the mathematical model laid the theoretical foundation for further research on the role of hormones and cytokines on this basis.
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OBJECTIVE: To study the protective effect of donepezil on L-glutamic acid-induced injury and the effects on Na+ currents and NMDA receptor-mediated currents in neurons. METHODS: Cortical and hippocampal neurons were isolated from postnatal 12 h Wistar rats and were cultured for 8-12 d. The protective effect of donepezil on L-glutamic acid-induced injury in neurons was investigated by MTT cell viability assay, and selective Na+ channel blocker TTX and selective NMDA receptor blocker MK-801 were taken as positive drugs. The effects of donepezil on Na+ and NMDA receptor-mediated current in hippocampal and cortical neurons was studied by using manual patch clamp. RESULTS: Donepezil and MK-801 showed protective effects on L-glutamic acid-induced injury model, and TTX can slightly enhance the protective effect of MK-801. 1 μmol·L-1 donepezil slightly inhibited Na+ currents and NMDA receptor-mediated currents of hippocampal and cortical neurons and 10 μmol·L-1 donepezil showed obviously inhibiting effects on Na+ currents and NMDA receptor-mediated currents of hippocampal and cortical neurons. CONCLUSION: Donepezil can protect neurons from glutamic acid damage, and its mechanism is related to inhibiting current of Na+ channel and NMDA receptor channel.
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Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression can be used as a rapid analytical method to simultaneously quantify L-glutamic acid (L-Glu) andγ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in a biotransformation process and to guide the optimization of production conditions when the merits of NIRS are combined with response surface methodology. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) reference analysis was performed by the o-phthaldialdehyde pre-column derivatization. NIRS measurements of two batches of 141 samples were firstly analyzed by PLS with several spectral pre-processing methods. Compared with those of the HPLC reference analysis, the resulting determination coefficients (R2), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and residual predictive deviation (RPD) of the external validation for the L-Glu concentration were 99.5%, 1.62 g/L, and 11.3, respectively. For the GABA concentration, R2, RMSEP, and RPD were 99.8%, 4.00 g/L, and 16.4, re-spectively. This NIRS model was then used to optimize the biotransformation process through a Box-Behnken experimental design. Under the optimal conditions without pH adjustment, 200 g/L L-Glu could be catalyzed by 7148 U/L glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) to GABA, reaching 99%conversion at the fifth hour. NIRS analysis provided timely information on the conversion from L-Glu to GABA. The results suggest that the NIRS model can not only be used for the routine profiling of enzymatic conversion, providing a simple and effective method of monitoring the biotransformation process of GABA, but also be considered to be an optimal tool to guide the optimization of production conditions.
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The aimed study is an illustrative investigation on L-glutamic acid production using inexpensive fermentable substrate-fruits of Mimusops elengi Linn. for the establishment of an economical fermentation process to meet the growing demands of Lglutamic acid in the global market at reasonable price. This profitable substrate produces opulent yield of L-glutamic acid under precise solid state fermentation conditions upon inoculation with Arthrobacter globiformis MTCC 4299. The production was tested at varying physico-chemical parameters like pH, temperature, time, urea, biotin and penicillin concentration. The highest yield obtained was 87.5 g of L-glutamic acid per 100g of sugars consumed at pH 5.0, temperature 300c upon 3d of incubation with urea, biotin and Penicillin optimum concentration as 2g/l, 3μg/l and IU/ml respectively. Eventually the product produced was analyzed qualitatively by thin layer chromatography and quantitatively by standard ninhydrin method. The product purity was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Finally the fermented broth was subjected to crystallization at the isoelectric point (pH3.2) of L-glutamic acid using IN HCl.
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The infusion edema model was applied to study the effect of l-glutamic acid on the central conduction time of the cat somatosensory pathway which was compromised in the deep white matter by infusion known amount of l-glutamic acid and physiologic saline in the left and right frontal respectively. According to the different acidity of the l-glutamic acid three groups A(pH=3.22), B(pH=5.13), and C(pH=7.39) were made, but the concentration of glutamic acid was 20m Mol/L in all groups. Infusion of normal saline(0.9%, pH=5.11) into the right frontal deep white matter was common in all groups. During 4 hours of slow infusion of the infusates (average 0.48ml in each side totally) central conduction times were measured every hour via contralateral median nerve stimulation, bilaterally. Finally the cat was sacrificed and specimens of the edematous white matter obtained bilaterally. Finally the cat was sacrificed and specimens of the edematous white matter obtained bilaterally at the corresponding points and percentage water content was measured. The results were as follows : 1) Overall average percentage water content was 82.36% and there was no statistically significant differences between the glutamic acid and saline infusion sites in each group. 2) The I-N1 interpeak latency was labelled as central conduction time(CCT), and overal baseline CCT was 5.04msec, 5.09msec, left and right side respectively. 3) The differences of CCT between glutamic and saline infusion edema were statistically significant in group A and B at 2, 3, 4 hours infusion, but the differences of CCT from the baseline value in the same side were absent in group A and B. In contrast, group C showed no differences in CCT between glutamic acid and saline infusion edema, but CCT comparisons with baseline value among same infusate were significantly prolonged at 4 hours infusion on both sides. Intergroup unpaired t-test for checking intergroup differences among the three glutamic acid groups showed no intergroup differences in CCT. 4) In the combined group the CCT was significantly different between the glutamic and saline sides at 2 hours(P<0.005), 3 hours(P<0.005), 4 hours(P<0.025) infusion. The comparison of each hour CCT with the baseline value showed statistically significant prolongation of CCT only in glutamic side at 3,4 hours infusion. The results indicate the l-glutamic acid which is normally present in brain edema fluid can modulate local biochemical milieu of the brain as to increase the CCT.
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Animals , Cats , Brain Edema , Brain , Edema , Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory , Glutamic Acid , Median NerveABSTRACT
The effects of electro-and chemo-stimulating (ES, CS) supraoptic nucleus (SON) on analgesia and electroacupuncture (EA) analgesia were observed using potassium inotophoresis induced tail-flick in rats. The results showed that: different electrical current (12.5 ~ 50 ?A) stimulating SON elevated the PT (P