l-Galactose Metabolism in Bacteroides vulgatus from the Human Gut Microbiota
摘要:
A previously unknown metabolic pathway for the utilization of L-galactose was discovered in a prevalent gut bacterium, Bacteroides vulgatus. The new pathway consists of three previously uncharacterized enzymes that were found to be responsible for the conversion of L-galactose to D-tagaturonate. Bvu0219 (L-galactose dehydrogenase) was determined to oxidize L-galactose to L-galactono-1,5-lactone with k(cat) and k(cat)/K-m values of 21 s(-1) and 2.0 x 10(5) M-1 s(-1), respectively. The kinetic product of Bvu0219 is rapidly converted nonenzymatically to the thermodynamically more stable L-galactono-1,4-lactone. Bvu0220 (L-galactono-1,S-lactonase) hydrolyzes both the kinetic and thermodynamic products of Bvu0219 to L-galactonate. However, L-galactono-1,5-lactone is estimated to be hydrolyzed 300-fold faster than its thermodynamically more stable counterpart, L-galactono-1,4-lactone. In the final step of this pathway, Bvu0222 (L-galactonate dehydrogenase) oxidizes L-galactonate to D-tagaturonate with k(cat) and k(cat) /K-m values of 0.6 s(-1) and 1.7 x 10(4) M-1 s(-1), respectively. In the reverse direction, D-tagaturonate is reduced to L-galactonate with values of k(cat) and k(cat)/K-m of 90 s(-1) and 1.6 X 10(5) M-1 s(-1), respectively. D-Tagaturonate is subsequently converted to D-glyceraldehyde and pyruvate through enzymes encoded within the degradation pathway for D-glucuronate and D-galacturonate.
[EN] PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF<br/>[FR] PROCÉDÉ ET INTERMÉDIAIRES DE PRODUCTION D'ACIDE FURANE-2,5-DICARBOXYLIQUE OU DE SES DÉRIVÉS
申请人:STICHTING DIENST LANDBOUWKUNDI
公开号:WO2014182171A1
公开(公告)日:2014-11-13
Disclosed is a method of making 5-formyl-2-furoic acid and furan- 2,5-dicarboxylic acid. The method involves the use of 5-keto-aldonic acids as intermediates, as these can be subjected to ring formation by a cyclodehydration reaction under mild conditions. The 5-formyl-2-furoic acid or carboxylic derivative thereof is subjected to oxidation so as to form furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid. The 5-keto-aldonic acid intermediates can be obtained by isomerization of uronic acids which can be obtained from sugar beet pulp, chicory pulp, fruit peals including orange peels, or non- terrestrial sources like seaweeds. A preferred source is sugar beet pulp.
Bioavailability and improved delivery of alkaline pharmaceutical drugs
申请人:——
公开号:US20040214215A1
公开(公告)日:2004-10-28
Embodiments of the invention relate to a composition, a process of making the composition, and to the use of the composition. The compositions include a molecular complex formed between an alkaline pharmaceutical drug and at least one selected from a hydroxyacid, a polyhydroxy acid, a related acid, a lactone, or combinations thereof. The compositions provide improved bioavailability and improved delivery of the drug into the cutaneous tissues.
Process for preparing 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuranone-3 and changing organoleptic properties of foods
申请人:UNILEVER N.V.
公开号:EP0058870A1
公开(公告)日:1982-09-01
4-Hydroxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydrofuranone-3 is obtained by heating a solution with pH between 1 and 7 of a 5-ketoaldohexonic acid or a derivative thereof in a polar solvent at a temperature of 70 °C to 150 °C. The 5-keto- aldohexonic acid is preferably 5-ketogluconic acid.
Meat flavours are obtained by heating the 5-keto-aidohexonic acid unter the same conditions in the presence of a hydrogen sulphide donor like e.g. cysteine. This reaction product may be incorporated into foodstuffs. Also a process of modifying the organoleptic properties of a foodstuff or an ingredient for a foodstuff having a pH between 5 and 7 before consumption and which has to be heated at least 15 minutes to at least 70 °C by incorporating from 30 to 2000 ppm of a 5-keto-aidohexonic acid is described.
The invention is directed to compositions, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating cosmetic and dermatological disorders with a composition that includes a molecular complex between urea and a functional substance that has at least one hydroxyl group and one carboxyl group either as a free acid, a salt, an amide or a lactone. The compositions are stable when compared to conventional urea-containing compositions, and provide controlled-release of the urea.
Enlargement of mucocutaneous or cutaneous organs and sites with topical compositions
申请人:Yu J. Ruey
公开号:US20050171194A1
公开(公告)日:2005-08-04
Compositions comprising a hydroxycarboxylic acid, N-acyl-aldosamine, N-acylamino acid or related compound on topical application are beneficial to plump and pout lips, enhance and firm eyelids, enlarge and augment breasts, elongate and expand penis. Because of antioxidant property, certain hydroxycarboxylic acids, N-acyl-aldosamines, N-acylamino acids and related compounds also are useful for topical administration to prevent occurrence of breast cancer or other forms of tumors and cancers.