Photoinduced DNA Cleavage by alpha-, beta-, and gamma-Cyclodextrin-Bicapped C-60 Supramolecular Complexes

Water-soluble supramolecular inclusion complexes of alpha-, beta-, and gamma-cyclodextrin-bicapped C-60 (CD/C-60) have been investigated for their photoinduced DNA cleavage activities, with the aim to assess the potential health risks of this class of compounds and to understand the effect of host cyclodextrins having different cavity dimensions. Factors such as incubation temperature, irradiation time, and concentration of NADH or CDs/C-60 supramolecular inclusion complexes have been examined. The results show that alpha-, beta-, and gamma-CDs/C-60 are all able to cleave double-stranded DNA under visible light irradiation in the presence of NADH. However, a difference in the photoinduced DNA cleavage efficiency is observed, where the cleavage efficiency increases in the order of alpha-, beta-, and gamma-CD/C-60. The difference is attributed to the different aggregation behavior of the inclusion complexes in aqueous solution, which is correlated to the cavity dimension of the host cyclodextrin molecules.

Study of alpha-, beta- and gamma-cyclodextrin/C-60 supramolecular complexes: Influence of the cavity dimension toward the host-guest complexes

Herein we report the spectroscopic, electrochemical, TEM and DLS characterizations Of C-60 supramolecular inclusion complexes with alpha-, beta- and gamma-cyclodextrins prepared using anionic C-60. The results indicate that the cyclodextrin itself has little effect on the encapsulated C-60 or on the properties of the inclusion complex. Instead, the cyclodextrin has a significant influence on the aggregation behavior of individual complex in aqueous solution, which in turn affects the property of the supramolecular complex of cyclodextrin and C-60 greatly, As the cavity dimension of cyclodextrin becomes smaller as it changes from gamma-CD to beta-CD, and finally to alpha-CD, it is observed that more aggregation occurs for the corresponding inclusion complex in aqueous solution.

Spontaneous assembly of the inclusion complexes of viologen-attached alkanethiols and alpha-, beta-cyclodestrin on gold electrode

Electroactive self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with well-defined electrochemical responses were prepared by spontaneous assembly of the inclusion complexes (CD/C8VComegaSH) of viologen-attached alkanethiols (C8VComegaSH) and alpha- and beta-cyclodextrin (CD). They were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. The results demonstrate that the chemisorption process of CD/C8VComegaSH on gold substrate occurs through S-Au bonds, and that the redox sites in SAMs of CD/C8VComegaSH are in a much more uniform environment than those in SAMs of C8VComegaSH.

The chemistry of alpha-oxo ketene cyclic dithioacetal .36. Studies on silica G catalyzed decomposition of adducts of beta,beta-1,3-propylenedithio-alpha,beta-unsaturated arylketones with grignard reagents

beta, beta-1, 3-Piopylenedithio-alpha, beta-unsaturated arylketones 2 via chemoselective 1,2-addition with allyl or benzyl Grignard reagents afforded the corresponding carbinols 3 and 4. Catalysed by silica gel, the carbinols 3 and 4 were converted to the beta,gamma-unsaturated arylketones 5, 6. The mechanism and reaction condition were discussed.

SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALPHA,BETA-TRIINDIUM SUBSTITUTED HETEROPOLYTUNGSTATES

The complexes of alpha,beta-K(a)H(b)XW(9)O(37)(InH2O)(3) . xH(2)O (X = Si, Ge; a+b = 7) were synthesized from their lacunary precursors alpha,beta-XW(9)O(34)(10-) (X = Si, Ge) and characterized by elemental analysis, W-183 NMR, IR and UV spectroscopy and polarography. W-183 NMR spectra of the title complexes consist of two lines with intensity ratio 2:1, as expected for the C-3 nu structure of trisubstituted A alpha- and A beta-Keggin anions.

Identification of an Atlantic salmon IFN multigene cluster encoding three IFN subtypes with very different expression properties

A cluster of 11 interferon (IFN) genes were identified in the Atlantic salmon genome linked to the growth hormone I gene. The genes encode three different IFN subtypes; IFNa (two genes), IFNb (four genes) and IFNc (five genes), which show 22-32% amino acid sequence identity. Expression of the fish IFNs were studied in head kidney, leukocytes or To cells after stimulation with the dsRNA poly I:C or the imidazoquinoline S-27609. In mammals, poly I:C induces IFN-beta through the RIG-I/MDA5 or the TLR3 pathway, both of which are dependent on NF-kappa B. In contrast, S-27609 induces mammalian IFN-alpha in plasmacytoid dendritic cells through the TLR7 pathway independent of NF-kappa B. The presence of an NF-kappa B site in their promoters and their strong up-regulation by poly I:C, suggest that salmon IFNa1/IFNa2 are induced through similar pathways as IFN-beta. In contrast, the apparent lack of NF-kappa B motif in the promoter and the strong upregulation by S-27609 in head kidney and leukocytes, suggest that IFNb genes are induced through a pathway similar to mammalian IFN-alpha. IFNc genes showed expression patterns different from both IFNa and IFNb. Taken together, salmon IFNa and IFNb are not orthologs of mammalian IFN-beta and IFN-alpha, respectively, but appear to utilize similar induction pathways. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Synthesis and structure of alpha-B-Keggin type heteropoly complex K5H[Co-4(VW9O33)(2)]center dot 5H(2)O

A new complex K5H[Co-4(VW9O33)(2)]. 5H(2)O was prepared and its structure was determined by X - ray diffraction analysis. The anion has alpha - beta - Keggin structure. Two (VW9O33)(7-) moieties (alpha - B isomers) are linked via four Co(11)O-6 groups. The single crystal of the title complex is monoclinic P2(1/n) with a = 1.2307(3) nm, b = 2.1250(4) nm, c = 1.5817(3) nm, beta = 91.86(3)degrees, V = 4.1343 (14) nm(3), R = 0.0895, R-w = 0.2180.

Deformation, Phase Transformation and Recrystallization in the Shear Bands Induced by High-Strain Rate Loading in Titanium and its Alloys

alpha-titanium and its alloys with a dual-phase structure (alpha+beta) were deformed dynamically under strain rate of about 10(4) s(-1). The formation and microstructural evolution of the localized shear bands were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results reveal that both the strain and strain rate should be considered simultaneously as the mechanical conditions for shear band formation, and twinning is an important mode of deformation. Both experimental and calculation show that the materials within the bands underwent a superhigh strain rate (9 x 10(5) s(-1)) deformation, which is two magnitudes of that of average strain rate required for shear band formation; the dislocations in the bands can be constricted and developed into cell structures; the phase transformation from alpha to alpha(2) within the bands was observed, and the transformation products (alpha(2)) had a certain crystallographic orientation relationship with their parent; the equiaxed grains with an average size of 10 mu m in diameter observed within the bands are proposed to be the results of recrystallization.

The Displacement and Strain Field of Three-Dimensional Rheologic Model of Earthquake Preparation

Based on the three-dimensional elastic inclusion model proposed by Dobrovolskii, we developed a rheological inclusion model to study earthquake preparation processes. By using the Corresponding Principle in the theory of rheologic mechanics, we derived the analytic expressions of viscoelastic displacement U(r, t) , V(r, t) and W(r, t), normal strains epsilon(xx) (r, t), epsilon(yy) (r, t) and epsilon(zz) (r, t) and the bulk strain theta (r, t) at an arbitrary point (x, y, z) in three directions of X axis, Y axis and Z axis produced by a three-dimensional inclusion in the semi-infinite rheologic medium defined by the standard linear rheologic model. Subsequent to the spatial-temporal variation of bulk strain being computed on the ground produced by such a spherical rheologic inclusion, interesting results are obtained, suggesting that the bulk strain produced by a hard inclusion change with time according to three stages (alpha, beta, gamma) with different characteristics, similar to that of geodetic deformation observations, but different with the results of a soft inclusion. These theoretical results can be used to explain the characteristics of spatial-temporal evolution, patterns, quadrant-distribution of earthquake precursors, the changeability, spontaneity and complexity of short-term and imminent-term precursors. It offers a theoretical base to build physical models for earthquake precursors and to predict the earthquakes.

The Displacement and Strain Field of Three-Dimensional Rheologic Model of Earthquake Preparation

Based on the three-dimensional elastic inclusion model proposed by Dobrovolskii, we developed a rheological inclusion model to study earthquake preparation processes. By using the Corresponding Principle in the theory of rheologic mechanics, we derived the analytic expressions of viscoelastic displacement U(r, t) , V(r, t) and W(r, t), normal strains epsilon(xx) (r, t), epsilon(yy) (r, t) and epsilon(zz) (r, t) and the bulk strain theta (r, t) at an arbitrary point (x, y, z) in three directions of X axis, Y axis and Z axis produced by a three-dimensional inclusion in the semi-infinite rheologic medium defined by the standard linear rheologic model. Subsequent to the spatial-temporal variation of bulk strain being computed on the ground produced by such a spherical rheologic inclusion, interesting results are obtained, suggesting that the bulk strain produced by a hard inclusion change with time according to three stages (alpha, beta, gamma) with different characteristics, similar to that of geodetic deformation observations, but different with the results of a soft inclusion. These theoretical results can be used to explain the characteristics of spatial-temporal evolution, patterns, quadrant-distribution of earthquake precursors, the changeability, spontaneity and complexity of short-term and imminent-term precursors. It offers a theoretical base to build physical models for earthquake precursors and to predict the earthquakes.

气相爆轰波马赫反射的实验和数值研究

爆燃和爆轰是自然界中普遍存在的两种自然现象。在一定条件下爆燃完成向爆轰的转变，爆轰形成以后会出现典型的胞格结构，在爆轰波传播过程中遇到障碍物时会发生马赫反射。对这些现象的理论和实验研究在工程和科学上都有着重大的意义。在本文的实验研究中，采用爆轰激波管和烟熏膜技术对可燃气体DDT过程及爆轰波马赫反射问题进行了研究。在不同初压和楔角的情况下进行了系统的实验，得到了清晰的胞格结构图象和三波点轨迹图象。在本文的数值模拟中采用了简化的二阶段化学反应模型，整个化学反应过程被分为两个阶段：诱导反应阶段和放热反应阶段。该模型采用两个无量纲参数α和β来表示化学反应的进程。初始时刻两个参数值都为1，诱导反应开始时α的值由1逐渐减小到0，进入放热反应阶段β的值逐渐减小直到化学反应达到平衡。本文采用了全新的数值方法CE／SE对可燃气体的DDT过程和爆轰波马赫反射问题进行了数值模拟。CE／SE方法是一种在概念和方法上都和以往不同的数值方法。该方法具有构造简单、分辨率高等优点，同时格式保证了在局部和全局均满足时空意义上的守恒律。本文的研究结果表明：爆轰波遇到楔面会发生类似冲击波的正规反射和马赫反射现象。在不同楔角和初压条件下，反射前后爆轰波的胞格尺寸、形状等性质都会有明显的差别。同时三波点迹线与楔面的夹角也会有相应的变化。这些结果对于深入理解可燃气体的DDT过程和爆轰波的马赫反应射机理有重要价值。最后需要提出的是我们把全新的CE／SE方法推广到带有化学反应的流动计算中，计算结果表明这种推广是成功的。

四个烙铁头蛇毒凝集素样蛋白基因的克隆与序列分析

从烙铁头蛇（Trimeresurus mucrosquamatus）的毒腺中提取mRNA，利用RT-PCR进行体外扩增，获得凝集素样蛋白基因，克隆至PMD18-T载体中，筛选出4种凝集素样蛋白基因（命名为TML-1、TML-2、TML-3和TML-4）。由基因序列推导出的氨基酸序列表明：TML-1，2，3，4序列中均有CRD结构。序列同源性比较和Cys位点分析推测：TML-1和TML-2可能分别是类似于flavocetin-A的蛇毒凝集素样蛋白的#alpha#亚基和#beta#亚基；TML-3可能类似于GPIb-bp的蛇毒凝集素样蛋白的#alpha#亚基，TML-4则可能是类似于IX/X-bp的蛇毒凝集素样蛋白的β亚基。

蛋白质序列和结构的保守性与其功能的关系

在酪氨酸磷酸酶超家族分子的序列中,仅有3个与其催化功能密切相关的残基是高度保守的,但它们功能结构域的核心拓扑结构却明显类似,其中存在着#beta##alpha##beta#和#beta##alpha##beta##alpha#2个保守的结构单元;此外,它们活性位点的拓扑结构也极其相似。

Chronic Morphine Treatment Impaired Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation and Spatial Memory via Accumulation of Extracellular Adenosine Acting on Adenosine A(1) Receptors

Chronic exposure to opiates impairs hippocampal long-term potentiation (LTP) and spatial memory, but the underlying mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Given the well known effects of adenosine, an important neuromodulator, on hippocampal neuronal excitability and synaptic plasticity, we investigated the potential effect of changes in adenosine concentrations on chronic morphine treatment-induced impairment of hippocampal CA1 LTP and spatial memory. We found that chronic treatment in mice with either increasing doses (20-100 mg/kg) of morphine for 7 d or equal daily dose (20 mg/kg) of morphine for 12 d led to a significant increase of hippocampal extracellular adenosine concentrations. Importantly, we found that accumulated adenosine contributed to the inhibition of the hippocampal CA1 LTP and impairment of spatial memory retrieval measured in the Morris water maze. Adenosine A(1) receptor antagonist 8-cyclopentyl-1,3-dipropylxanthine significantly reversed chronic morphine-induced impairment of hippocampal CA1 LTP and spatial memory. Likewise, adenosine deaminase, which converts adenosine into the inactive metabolite inosine, restored impaired hippocampal CA1 LTP. We further found that adenosine accumulation was attributable to the alteration of adenosine uptake but not adenosine metabolisms. Bidirectional nucleoside transporters (ENT2) appeared to play a key role in the reduction of adenosine uptake. Changes in PKC-alpha/beta activity were correlated with the attenuation of the ENT2 function in the short-term (2 h) but not in the long-term (7 d) period after the termination of morphine treatment. This study reveals a potential mechanism by which chronic exposure to morphine leads to impairment of both hippocampal LTP and spatial memory.

湖南尖吻蝮蛇毒出血毒素的圆二色性和化学修饰

用远紫外CD谱研究了湖南产尖吻蝮蛇毒的两个出血毒素(DaHT-1、DaHT-2)的溶液构象, 计算得DaHT-1的#alpha#螺旋、#beta#折叠、无规卷曲的含量分别为36.9%, 35.5%, 27.6%; DaHT-2的#alpha#螺旋、#beta#折叠、无规卷曲分别为23.4%, 31.3%, 45.3%。随pH的增大或减小。温度和pH对CD谱的影响相似。0.02mol/L EDTA便导致两个出血毒素呈极度的无序状态。胰蛋白酶不影响它们的出血活性。图4表4参10