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Environ Syst Res (Heidelb) ; 13(1): 22, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38911061

ABSTRACT

The unprecedented surge in the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) worldwide during the covid pandemic resulted in a significant increase in PPE consumption and subsequent waste generation. Despite the importance of PPE, its widespread usage and disposal have sparked worries about the environmental impact and its long-term sustainability. The increasing awareness of environmental challenges, resource scarcity, and the urgent need to mitigate climate change necessitates a paradigm shift in the product design, manufacturing process, and waste management of PPE. To address these challenges and have a sustainable PPE future, the development of degradable polymers and natural fibers offers a promising alternative to traditional plastics. Additionally, recycling and upcycling methods can convert the waste into valuable alternate products or energy sources, thereby reducing their environmental impact. Better waste management systems, comprehensive policy frameworks, and international collaborations are essential for the effective PPE waste management and the promotion of sustainable practices. Despite the challenges, collaborative efforts across governments, manufacturers, research institutions, and waste management authorities are crucial for transitioning to a more sustainable PPE industry and a circular economy, ultimately benefiting both the environment and society.

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Pain ; 152(12): 2852-2860, 2011 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22018972

ABSTRACT

The role of muscarinic receptor subtype-1 (M1) in chronic pain is unclear. In an attempt to gain an understanding of its role, we have tested xanomeline, an M1/M4-preferring agonist, together with nonselective (scopolamine and pirenzepine), and selective (MT-7 and MT-3) muscarinic receptor (M1 and M4, respectively) antagonists in a number of inflammatory and neuropathic pain models. Xanomeline potently and effectively reversed tactile allodynia and heat hyperalgesia associated with established neuropathic and inflammatory pain in both rat and mouse models. Scopolamine and pirenzepine completely blocked the analgesic response to xanomeline, confirming that the analgesic effect is mediated by the muscarinic system. The highly selective M1 receptor toxin, MT-7, almost completely abolished the analgesic response to xanomeline when administered supraspinally. However, the highly selective M4 receptor toxin, MT-3, only marginally reversed the analgesia when given supraspinally, and had no effect when given spinally. In conclusion, the data presented show that the nonselective muscarinic agonist xanomeline is analgesic in models of persistent pain and suggest that the activation of supraspinal M1 receptors, and to a lesser extent supraspinal M4 receptors, contributes to that analgesia.


Subject(s)
Analgesics/pharmacology , Chronic Pain/metabolism , Muscarinic Agonists/pharmacology , Neuralgia/metabolism , Pyridines/pharmacology , Receptor, Muscarinic M1/agonists , Receptor, Muscarinic M4/agonists , Thiadiazoles/pharmacology , Animals , CHO Cells , Central Nervous System/drug effects , Central Nervous System/metabolism , Central Nervous System/pathology , Chronic Pain/drug therapy , Chronic Pain/pathology , Cricetinae , Cricetulus , Disease Models, Animal , Male , Mice , Mice, Inbred C57BL , Neuralgia/drug therapy , Neuralgia/pathology , Rats , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Receptor, Muscarinic M1/genetics , Receptor, Muscarinic M1/metabolism , Receptor, Muscarinic M4/genetics , Receptor, Muscarinic M4/metabolism
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J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci ; 804(2): 295-302, 2004 May 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15081923

ABSTRACT

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) catalyzes the oxidative deamination of amines. The enzyme exists in two forms, MAO-A and MAO-B, which differ in substrate specificity and sensitivity to various inhibitors. Membrane fractions containing either expressed MAO-A or MAO-B have been non-covalently immobilized in the hydrophobic interface of an immobilized artificial membrane (IAM) liquid chromatographic stationary phase. The MAO-containing stationary phases were packed into glass columns to create on-line immobilized enzyme reactors (IMERs) that retained the enzymatic activity of the MAO. The resulting MAO-IMERs were coupled through a switching valve to analytical high performance liquid chromatographic columns. The multi-dimensional chromatographic system was used to characterize the MAO-A (MAO-A-IMER) and MAO-B (MAO-B-IMER) forms of the enzyme including the enzyme kinetic constants associated with enzyme/substrate and enzyme/inhibitor interactions as well as the determination of IC(50) values. The results of the study demonstrate that the MAO-A-IMER and the MAO-B-IMER can be used for the on-line screening of substances for MAO-A and MAO-B substrate/inhibitor properties.


Subject(s)
Enzymes, Immobilized/metabolism , Monoamine Oxidase/metabolism , Bioreactors , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Enzyme Stability , Substrate Specificity
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11820290

ABSTRACT

Immobilized enzyme reactors (IMERs) based upon dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH) have been developed. Immobilized artificial membrane (IAM) and glutaraldehyde-P (Glut-P) stationary phases have been used to immobilize DBH. When DBH is immobilized on the Glut-P interphase the enzyme is outside the stationary phase whereas with the IAM interphase the enzyme is embedded within the interphase surroundings. The activity of each IMER and their ability for on-line hydroxylation has been investigated. The resulting IMERs are enzymatically active and reproducible. The IMERs can be utilized through the use of coupled chromatography to characterize the cytosolic (DBH-Glut-P-IMER) and membrane-bound (DBH-IAM-IMER) forms of the enzyme. The substrate is injected onto the individual IMERs and the reactants and products are eluted onto a phenylboronic acid column for on-line extraction. The substrates and products are then transported via a switching valve to coupled analytical columns. The results demonstrate that enzyme-substrate and enzyme-inhibitor interactions can be investigated with the on-line system. These IMERs can be utilized for the discovery and characterization of new drug candidates specific for the soluble form and membrane-bound form of DBH. The effects of flow-rate, contact time, pH and temperature have also been investigated.


Subject(s)
Bioreactors , Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase/metabolism , Enzymes, Immobilized/metabolism , Animals , Cattle , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Kinetics , Temperature , Tyramine/metabolism
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J Chromatogr A ; 948(1-2): 249-56, 2002 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12831201

ABSTRACT

An immobilized-enzyme reactor (IMER) based upon phenylethanolamnie N-methyltransferase (PNMT) has been developed. The activity of the PNMT-IMER and its applicability for on-line N-methylation of normetanephrine was investigated. The reactor was connected through a switching valve to a cyano (CN) and ODS stationary phase connected in series. The substrate was injected onto the PNMT-IMER and the unreacted substrate and product were eluted and transported via a switching valve onto the analytical columns. The results from the PNMT-IMER/CN-ODS chromatographic system demonstrate that the enzyme retained its catalytic activity. Known substrates and inhibitors for PNMT were examined and the chromatographic system was utilized to carry out both quantitative and qualitative determinations. The PNMT-IMER/ CN-ODS system proves to be useful in basic biochemical studies, an ideal for the high throughput screening of substances for PNMT substrate-inhibitor properties. The PNMT-IMER was then coupled in series using switching-valve technology with a previously developed dopamine beta-hydroxylase immobilized-enzyme reactor and used to carry out the on-line two-step synthesis of epinephrine from dopamine.


Subject(s)
Enzymes, Immobilized/biosynthesis , Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase/biosynthesis , Animals , Cattle , Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid , Dopamine/chemical synthesis , Enzyme Inhibitors/chemistry , Epinephrine/chemical synthesis , Hydrogen-Ion Concentration , Kinetics , Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase/antagonists & inhibitors , Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase/chemistry , Temperature
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