High-resolution Performance of Leaning Pillar[6]arene Functionalized with Imidazolium Ionic Liquids for Gas Chromatography.

Leaning pillar[6]arene (LP6A) is an expanded version of pillar[6]arene (P6A), possessing not only the nanometer-sized cavity of P6A but also a unique desymmetrized leaning tower-like structure, which offers better structural flexibility and cavity adaptability. Here we report the first example of the utilization of imidazolium ionic liquid (IMIL) functionalized LP6A (LP6A-C10-IM-C8[NTf]) as a stationary phase in capillary gas chromatography (GC). The LP6A-C10-IM-C8[NTf] capillary column was prepared by the static coating method, showing medium polarity (average polarity 155) and high column efficiency (3758 plates/m).

Dietary Heme-Containing Proteins: Structures, Applications, and Challenges.

Heme-containing proteins, commonly abundant in red meat and blood, are considered promising dietary sources for iron supplementation and fortification with higher bioavailability and less side effects. As the precise structures and accurate bioactivity mechanism of various heme-containing proteins (hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochrome, etc.) are determined, many methods have been explored for iron fortification.

The Change in the Structure and Functionality of Ferritin during the Production of Pea Seed Milk.

Understanding the effect of thermal treatment on the physical and chemical properties of protein and its mechanisms has important theoretical implications in food science. Pea seed ferritin (PSF) is an iron storage protein naturally occurring in pea seeds, which represents a promising iron supplement. However, how thermal processing affects the structure and function of PSF remains unknown.

Binding of Chloroquine to Whey Protein Relieves Its Cytotoxicity while Enhancing Its Uptake by Cells.

Chloroquine (CQ) is a famous medicine for treatment of diseases including malaria and pneumonia caused by COVID-19, but gastrointestinal disorder caused by its oral administration is a great concern. Milk is usually recommended to be taken with CQ to reduce such effect. However, the mechanism underlying this phenomenon remains unknown.