Evidence of gene conversion in the evolutionary process of the codon 41/42 (-CTTT) mutation causing beta-thalassemia in southern China

The 4-bp deletion (-CTTT) at codon 41/42 (CD41/42) of the human beta-globin gene represents one of the most common beta-thalassemia mutations in East Asia and Southeast Asia, which is historically afflicted with endemic malaria, thus hypothetically evolvi

Effects of growth temperature of AlGaN buffer layer on the properties of A1(0.58)Ga(0.42)N epilayer by NH3-MBE

Al0.58Ga0.42N epilayers are grown by ammonia gas source molecular beam epitaxy (NH3-MBE) on (0001) sapphire substrate using AlGaN buffer layer. The effects of the buffer layer growth temperature on the properties of Al0.58Ga0.42N epilayer are especially investigated. In-situ high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED), double-crystal X-ray diffraction (DCXRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), photoconductivity measurement and cathodoluminescence (CL) are used to characterize the samples. It is found that high growth temperature of AlGaN buffer layer would improve the crystalline quality, surface smoothness, optical quality and uniformity of the Al0.58Ga0.42N epilayer. The likely reason for such improvements is also suggested. (C) 2007 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim

1.3 mu m high indium content (42.5%) GaInNAs/GaAs quantum wells grown by molecular beam epitaxy

High structural and optical quality 1.3 mu m GaInNAs/GaAs quantum well (QW) samples with 42.5% indium content were successfully grown by molecular beam epitaxy. The growth of well layers was monitored by reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED). Room temperature photoluminescence (PL) peak intensity of the GaIn0.425NAs/GaAs (6 nm / 20 nm) 3QW is higher than, and the full width at half maximum (FWHM) is comparable to, that of In0.425GaAs/GaAs 3QW, indicating improved optical quality due to strain compensation effects by introducing N to the high indium content InGaAs epilayer. The measured (004) X-ray rocking curve shows clear satellite peaks and Pendellosung fringes, suggesting high film uniformity and smooth interfaces. The cross sectional TEM measurements further reveal that there are no structural defects in such high indium content QWs. (c) 2006 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

42 MeV/u~(12)C与~(115)In反应的靶余核

本实验使用放射化学方法测定了42 MeV/u (12)C与~(115)In相互作用靶余核的生成截面。借助高斯电荷分布的假设得到了靶余核的质量分布。将实验得到的质量分布与熔合碎裂模型和级联的两体衰变模型进行了比较。特别值得注意的是，使用统计的两体衰变模型Monte Carlo GEMINI程序计算第一次与实验结果符合得非常满意。同时计算结果也表明：在42MeV/u的轰击能量下，完全熔合对靶余核的产物仍然有很大的贡献。在同样的假设下，得到了靶余核的同位素分布。可以看到，同位素分布的宽度随靶余核原子序数的增加而增加，在此对利用中能重离子反应生成新的远离β稳定线的缺中子核素进行了讨论

文冠果壳苷对侧脑室注射Aβ_(1-42)致小鼠学习记忆障碍的改善作用

目的研究文冠果壳苷对侧脑室注射β肽淀粉样蛋白1-4(2Aβ1-42)小鼠学习记忆障碍的改善作用,并初步探讨了其作用机制。方法通过避暗和水迷宫实验检测了小鼠的学习记忆能力;使用分光光度计检测小鼠大脑组织中乙酰胆碱酯酶(AchE)和胆碱乙酰转移酶(ChAT)活性的变化。结果小鼠侧脑室注射凝聚态Aβ1-42显著降低了小鼠被动回避学习记忆能力及空间学习记忆能力(P<0.01),并且小鼠大脑AchE和ChAT活性显著降低(P均<0.05);而文冠果壳苷能够显著减少避暗错误次数,延长潜伏期(分别P<0.05、P<0.01);剂量依赖性地缩短水迷宫实验中小鼠到达安全台的游泳时间(分别P<0.05、P<0.01),不同程度地抑制Aβ1-42模型小鼠的AchE和ChAT活性的降低(P<0.05和<0.01)。结论文冠果壳苷对侧脑室注射Aβ1-42小鼠学习记忆障碍具有显著的改善作用,其作用机制可能与保护中枢胆碱能神经细胞,改善中枢胆碱能神经系统功能等有关。

Effects of divalent metal ions on electrochemiluminescence sensor with Ru(bPY)(3)(2+) immobilized in Eastman-AQ membrane

Different effects of divalent metal ions on electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor with Ru(bPY)(3)(2+) immobilized in Eastman-AQ membrane were investigated. Mg2+,Ca2+ and Fe2+ can elevate the ECL of Ru(bpY)(3)(2+)/proline; while metal ions that underwent redox reactions on the electrode such as Mn2+ and Co2+ presented intensive quenching effects on Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) ECL. Also, the quenching effect of Mn2+ on the ECL sensor with Ru(bpY)(3)(2+) immobilized in Eastman-AQ membrane enhanced to about 30-folds compared with the case that Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) was dissolved in phosphate buffer, and the enhanced quenching effects of Mn2+ were studied.

Synthesis of PtNPs/AQ/Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) colloid and its application as a sensitive solid-state electrochemiluminescence sensor material

The facile synthesis of the novel platinum nanoparticles/Eastman AQ55D/ruthenium(II) tris( bipyridine) (PtNPs/ AQ/Ru(bpy)(3)(2+)) colloidal material for ultrasensitive ECL solid-state sensors was reported for the first time. The cation ion-exchanger AQ was used not only to immobilize ECL active species Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) but also as the dispersant of PtNPs. Colloidal characterization was accomplished by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS), and UV-vis spectroscopy. Directly coating the as-prepared colloid on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode produces an electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensor. The electronic conductivity and electroactivity of PtNPs in composite film made the sensor exhibit faster electron transfer, higher ECL intensity of Ru(bpy)(3)(2+), and a shorter equilibration time than Ru(bpy)(3)(2+) immobilized in pure AQ film. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the combination of PtNPs and permselective cation exchanger made the sensor exhibite excellent ECL behavior and stability and a very low limit of detection (1 x 10(-15) M) of tripropylamine with application prospects in bioanalysis. This method was very simple, effective, and low cost.

新型化合物[Ni(en)_3]_2[Ni(en)_2(H_2O)_2]·[As_6V_(15)O_(42)]·4H_2O晶体的水热合成与表征

多金属氧酸盐因其在医药临床、工业催化、功能材料等方面的广泛应用而引起人们的关注 [1～ 6 ] ,其中 ,有关钒化学的研究一直很活跃 ,钒具有与钼、钨明显不同的结构特性 ,钒可以采取 VO4 ,VO5和VO6 方式配位 ,同时 ,钒的价态可以是 + 3,+ 4和 + 5价 .由于钒可采取多种配位方式及多种价态 ,与钼酸盐和钨酸盐相比 ,钒酸盐更具有结构柔顺性 ,同时易形成低价或混合价态物种 .在以往的文献中 ,有关 P- V- O体系多金属氧酸盐的水热合成的研究已有大量的报道 [7] ,在常规溶液合成中 ,人们已对As- V- O体系进行了相对深入的研究 ,而有关水热合成的研究报道却很少 ,已见报道的砷钒化合物有K6 [As6 V15O4 2 ( H2 O) ]· 6H2 O[8,9] ,[As8V14 O4 2 ( H2 O) 1/2 ]4 - [10 ] ,[As8V14 O4 2 ( X) ]6 - [11] ( X=SO2 - 3,SO2 - 4,H2 O) .为了探究水热条件下 As- V- O体系的反应特性 ,我们开展了这方面的研究工作 ,并取得了突破性进展 .本文采用中温水热技术合成了含有机基团...

Hydrogen peroxide biosensor based on sol-gel-derived glasses doped with Eastman AQ polymer

A hydrogen peroxide biosensor based on sol-gel-derived glasses doped with poly(ester sulfonic acid) Eastman AQ 55D was constructed. Thionine (TH), as a mediator, was incorporated in this matrix by electrostatic force between TH+ and the negatively charged sulfonic acid group in Eastman AQ polymer. Performance and characteristics of the sensor were evaluated with respect to response time, sensitivity and storage stability. The enzyme electrode has a sensitivity of 11.36 muA mM(-1) with a detection limit of 5.0 x 10(-7) M H2O2, and the sensor achieved 95% of the steady state current within 20 s. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Eastman-AQ/四硫富瓦烯修饰碳纤维微盘电极

利用新型的阳离子聚合物膜将四硫富瓦烯修饰到电极表面上，并研究了修饰电极的电化学行为。研究了浸泡时间、扫描速度和支持电解质对修饰电极性能的影响；循环伏安法、计时电流法和交流阻抗法表明四硫富瓦烯在膜中的扩散是控制步骤。四硫富瓦烯在膜中的第一对氧化还原峰呈现可逆的、单电子反应。用循环伏安法测得了ＴＴＦ＋ＴＴＦＺＴＴＦ反应的平衡常数。

The electrochemical behavior of Eastman AQ/meldola blue-coated microelectrodes

Eastman-AQ 55D was coated onto a carbon fiber microelectrode surface, and the resulting modified electrodes exhibited high stability. Substantial improvement in the stability was observed as a result of good adhesion and the strong binding of large hydrophobic cations of Eastman AQ 55D. The electrode reaction of meldola blue bound in the polymer film showed a reversible, one-electron transfer process. The effects of solution pH and influence of supporting electrolyte on the modified carbon fiber microelectrode are discussed. The diffusion coefficient of meldola blue in the AQ polymer film determined by chronoamperometry is 2.3 x 10(-18) cm(2) s(-1), and the heterogeneous rate constant of meldola blue at the AQ polymer film/electrode determined by normal pulse voltammetry is 3.97 x 10(-3) cms(-1).

Kinetics of electrocatalytic ascorbic acid at ultramicroelectrode modified by Eastman-AQ polymer containing tris(2,2-'-bipyridine) osmium(III/II) complexes as electron-transfer centers

The theoretical model[17] of an ultramicroelectrode modified with a redox species film is used as the diagnostic tool to characterize the catalytic oxidation of ascorbic acid at carbon fiber ultramicrodisk electrodes coated with an Eastman-AQ-Os(bpy)(3)(2+) film. The electrocatalytic behavior of ascorbic acid at the ultramicroelectrode modified by an Eastman-AQ polymer containing tris(2,2'-bipyridine) osmium(III/II) as mediators is described. In order to determine the five characteristic currents quantitatively, the radius of the ultramicroelectrode and the concentration of ascorbic acid are varied systematically. The kinetic zone diagram has been used to study the electrocatalytic system. This system with 0.5-2.75 mM ascorbic acid belongs to SR + E case, and the concentration profiles of the catalyst in the film are given in detail. Finally, optimizing the design of catalytic system is discussed.

神经递质多巴胺在AQ修饰组合微电极上的伏安行为及其伏安溶出法测定

本文研究了神经递质多巴胺(DA)在AQ聚合物薄膜修饰组合微盘电极上的电化学行为。结果表明,在pH7.0的磷酸缓冲溶液中,修饰组合微盘电极经电化学处理后,DA的氧化还原峰电位差较小(约为80mV),氧化峰、还原峰的峰形比较对称。在选定条件下,DA的伏安溶出峰电流与浓度在1.0×10~(-6)～8.0×10~(-6)mol/L范围内呈线性关系。厚的AQ膜修饰组合微电极可基本上消除抗坏血酸的干扰。利用AQ膜修饰的微盘电极测定DA和肾上腺素(E)在膜中的扩散系数,分别为4.1X10~(-8)cm~2/s和2.4×10~(-8)cm~2/s。