稀土元素在中草药中的应用及其前景

本文介绍了稀土元素在中草药中的应用及其前景，探讨了稀土元素对中草药药效的影响，引用文献39篇。     

自动进样分光光度法测定中草药中的铈

<正>稀土是植物生长发育的有益元素[1-4]。我国中草药应用已有几千年的历史,稀土和微量元素对中草药药效的影响以及稀土元素在中草药方面的应用是药学科学研究的新领域。将稀土元素用于中草药,可提高中草药产量与质量,并提高中草药有效成分含量,最终可提高药物疗效[5-8],因此,检测中草药中稀土元素的含量有着十分重要的意义。稀土元素与偶氮胂Ⅲ在弱酸性环境中显色反应十分灵敏,据此,可用紫外-可见分光光度法直接测     

稀土元素生物学效应的研究

主要讨论了稀土元素（ＲＥＥ）在生物和人体中的生理生态效应，其中包括卟啉、类胡萝卜花色 及中药、中草药中稀土元素的生物学效应。通过作者的研究表明，ＲＥＥ在生物和人体中是一种起特殊生理生态作用，尤其是促进光与能量的吸收、传递与代谢的微量元素或超微量元素。     

电感耦合等离子体质谱测定中草药中痕量稀土元素的研究

本文报道了微波消解／ICP－MS测定中草药中痕量稀土元素的新方法。在优化实验条件下，方法的检出限为0.71-15.2pg/mL，相对标准偏差为0.80%-3.3%，加标回收率为87.4%-106%。该法具有操作简便、快速、灵敏度高、准确度好和多元素同时测定等优点。     

稀土元素在铸造镁合金中应用的研究现状及其发展趋势

论述了稀土元素的特性,系统地讨论了不同稀土元素加入镁合金时对铸造镁合金组织以及性能的影响;通过对多种稀土元素在铸造镁合金中的作用进行分析,以期达到系统了解稀土元素在铸造镁合金作用的目的。文章还展望了稀土元素在铸造镁合金中的应用前景。     

土壤中稀土元素的形态分析

稀土元素对土壤环境的影响不但与其总量有关,而且与其化学形态关系更为密切。分别采用酸法消解和形态连续提取法对土壤样品中稀土元素总量和稀土元素的形态进行提取分析,并利用电感耦合等离子体质谱法测定了土壤样中稀土元素含量和稀土元素各形态含量。结果表明,采集土壤样品中稀土元素含量为200~1418 mg/kg,轻稀土元素含量远高于重稀土元素;稀土元素各结合形态总和相对于总量的回收率为88.2%~110%,表明采用的连续萃取法适合土壤样品中稀土元素的分析。土壤样品中稀土元素主要以残渣态存在,为33%~80%;晶体铁锰氢氧化物共沉淀态为10%~31%;腐殖质和无定形氧化物吸附态为5.0%~18%;可交换态和碳酸盐结合态为4.0%~23%;无定形铁锰氧化物共沉淀态低于3%。分析了采样点位置和稀土元素性质对稀土元素含量的影响,并讨论了土壤性质对形态分布的影响。     

裂解—毛细管气相色谱法鉴定中草药

本文尝试用裂解—毛细管气相色谱法鉴定中草药,对十四种中草药的裂解行为进行了探讨。通过比较各中草药裂解色谱图中的特征峰或八个主要峰的保留值和相对强度,借以鉴定中草药;通过比较不同产地中草药特征峰的强度,借以评价中草药的质量。文中还对用裂解色谱法鉴定中草药的条件进行了探讨。由实验结果初步看出,裂解色谱法是可以鉴定和评价中草药的。     

不同吸附剂对稀土离子的吸附特性研究进展

稀土元素在环境中的迁移与积累、稀土元素的高效提取与分离和各种有机或无机物质对稀土元素的吸附特性息息相关,故研究稀土元素在不同吸附剂中的吸附和解吸特性具有重要意义。在归纳经典的等温吸附模式、动力学和热力学方程的基础上,对近年来土壤、不同生物质及其他吸附剂对稀土元素的吸附特性进行了总结,阐述了土壤吸附对环境中稀土元素分布、迁移和转化的影响及作用,分析了不同生物质及其他吸附剂对稀土吸附的等温吸附模式及影响因素,指出了其在稀土元素分离以及治理稀土离子污染等领域的应用,对稀土元素吸附特性下一步研究进行了展望,使人们对该领域有更加全面的了解。     

稀土元素超积累植物研究进展

概述了稀土元素的环境生态学特性及其超积累植物，并对稀土元素超积累植物研究的重要科学意义进行了介绍。在此基础上，详细综述了近年来稀土元素超积累植物的研究成果，包括其种属、空间地域分布，其体内稀土元素的分布、分异特征及影响因素，其吸收富集稀土元素的生理及生化机制，并展望了稀土元素超积累植物及其修复应用研究的发展前景。     

微量稀土元素的药效及保健作用

根据国内外微量稀土元素在医药方面应用的研究,介绍了稀土元素的一系列特殊的药效及保健作用。稀土元素可广泛用于治疗烧伤,炎症,皮肤病,血栓病等。     

Determination of trace amounts of rare earth elements by neutron activation analysis after preconcentration using hydrated magnesium oxide

A preconcentration method of 13 rare earth elements (REES) was studied for neutron activation ananlysis (NAA). Hydrated magnesium oxide was used as the preconcentration agent to absorb the REES ions from aqueous solution onto the solid magnesium oxide, which was separated and analyzed. It was observed that the Langmuir equation for isothermal adsorption was well obeyed by the REES under the condition studied. The efficiency of the preconcentration process using hydrated magnesium oxide was critically examined for each of REE and for mixture of REES by preparing a known volume of solution containing known amount of trace REES. NAA was used to analyze REES recovered by the preconcentration process. It was found that the REES recoveries were satisfactory and the preconcentration process is reliable. There are several resort resort areas in Taiwan where local people are enjoying its hot spring water. It is generally believed that the hot spring water spa would bring about some sorts of therapeutic functions. The preconcentration method developed above, was applied to analyze the trace amounts of REES in hot spring wate in Taiwan.     

Dipolar relaxation within the protein matrix of the green fluorescent protein: a red edge excitation shift study

The fluorophore in green fluorescent protein (GFP) is localized in a highly constrained environment, protected from the bulk solvent by the barrel-shaped protein matrix. We have used the wavelength-selective fluorescence approach (red edge excitation shift, REES) to monitor solvent (environment) dynamics around the fluorophore in enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) under various conditions. Our results show that EGFP displays REES in buffer and glycerol, i.e., the fluorescence emission maxima exhibit a progressive shift toward the red edge, as the excitation wavelength is shifted toward the red edge of the absorption spectrum. Interestingly, EGFP displays REES when incorporated in reverse micelles of sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl)sulfosuccinate (AOT), independent of the hydration state. We interpret the observed REES to the constrained environment experienced by the EGFP fluorophore in the rigid protein matrix, rather than to the dynamics of the bulk solvent. These results are supported by the temperature dependence of REES and characteristic wavelength-dependent changes in fluorescence anisotropy.     

RED EDGE EXCITATION EFFECT IN INTACT EYE LENS

Shift in the wavelength of emission upon shift in the excitation wavelength towards the red edge of the absorption band is termed Red Edge Excitation Shift (REES). This effect is observed only in situation where the fluorophore mobility with respect to the surrounding matrix is considerably reduced. We have observed such red edge excitation effect in the intact eye lens. The REES observed for a normal lens is different from that seen in a photodamaged lens and hence appears to be a potential tool to monitor the changes in the state of the lens. Photodamage experiments with tryptophan in polyethylene glycol (PEG) and intact eye lens indicate that the red edge photon can also cause photodamage.     

A femtosecond study of excitation wavelength dependence of a triblock copolymer-surfactant supramolecular assembly: (PEO)20-(PPO)70-(PEO)20 and CTAC

Solvation dynamics and anisotropy decay of coumarin 480 (C480) in a supramolecular assembly containing a triblock copolymer, PEO20-PPO70-PEO20 (Pluronic P123) and a surfactant, CTAC (cetyl trimethylammonium chloride) are studied by femtosecond up-conversion. In a P123-CTAC complex, C480 displays a significant (22 nm) red edge excitation shift (REES) in the emission maximum as lambda ex increases from 335 to 445 nm. This suggests that the P123-CTAC aggregate is quite heterogeneous. The average rotational relaxation time (tau rot) of C480 in a P123-CTAC complex decreases by a factor of 2 from 2500 ps at lambda ex = 375 nm to 1200 ps at lambda ex = 435 nm. For lambda ex = 375 nm, the probe molecules in the buried core region of P123-CTAC are excited and the solvation dynamics displays three components, 2, 60, and 4000 ps. It is argued that insertion of CTAC in P123 micelle affects the polymer chain dynamics, and this leads to reduction of the 130 ps component of P123 micelle to 60 ps in P123-CTAC. For lambda ex = 435 nm, which selects the peripheral highly polar corona region, solvation dynamics in P123-CTAC and P123 are extremely fast with a major component of <0.3 ps ( approximately 80%) and a 2 ps ( approximately 20%) component.     

Environment-Sensitive Fluorescence of 7-Nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl (NBD)-Labeled Ligands for Serotonin Receptors

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the regulation of several behavioral and cognitive functions by binding to a number of different serotonin receptors present on the cell surface. We report here the synthesis and characterization of several novel fluorescent analogs of serotonin in which the fluorescent NBD (7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl) group is covalently attached to serotonin. The fluorescent ligands compete with the serotonin_1A receptor specific radiolabeled agonist for binding to the receptor. Interestingly, these fluorescent ligands display a high environmental sensitivity of their fluorescence. Importantly, the human serotonin_1A receptor stably expressed in CHO-K1 cells could be specifically labeled with one of the fluorescent ligands with minimal nonspecific labeling. Interestingly, we show by spectral imaging that the NBD-labeled ligand exhibits a red edge excitation shift (REES) of 29 nm when bound to the receptor, implying that it is localized in a restricted microenvironment. Taken together, our results show that NBD-labeled serotonin analogs offer an attractive fluorescent approach for elucidating the molecular environment of the serotonin binding site in serotonin receptors. In view of the multiple roles played by the serotonergic systems in the central and peripheral nervous systems, these fluorescent ligands would be useful in future studies involving serotonin receptors.     

光谱法与分子模拟技术研究杨梅素与牛血清白蛋白的相互作用

利用紫外光谱、荧光光谱、红边激发荧光位移(REES)法、圆二色谱(CD)结合分子模拟技术共同研究了模拟生理条件下杨梅素与牛血清白蛋白(BSA)的相互作用,阐述了相互作用机制.分子模拟结果表明,杨梅素与蛋白在亚结构域II A的疏水腔内结合,主要作用力为疏水作用力和氢键.依据荧光猝灭法判断猝灭机制为静态猝灭,并得到不同温度下药物与蛋白相互作用的结合常数(Ka)及结合位点数(n),根据热力学参数判断出作用力类型,并且计算出杨梅素与蛋白的结合距离,与分子模拟得到的判定结果基本一致.通过紫外光谱、同步荧光光谱以及REES法获得的信息讨论了相互作用时BSA中色氨酸(Trp)微环境的变化;并利用CD谱的测定结果定量计算了BSA二级结构中α-螺旋含量的变化.     

Study of proteinous and micellar microenvironment using donor acceptor charge transfer fluorosensor N,N-dimethylaminonaphthyl-(acrylo)-nitrile

Interaction of charge transfer fluorophore N,N-dimethylaminonaphthyl-(acrylo)-nitrile (DMANAN) with globular proteins Human Serum Albumin (HSA) and Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) brings forth a marked change in the position and intensity of band maxima both in case of absorption and fluorescence spectra. Spectroscopic approach has been elaborately implemented to explore the binding phenomena of the probe with HSA and BSA and it is found that the extent of binding of the probe to both serum albumins is similar in nature. Steady state fluorescence anisotropy values, fluorescence quenching study using acrylamide quencher and Red Edge Excitation Shift (REES) help in drawing reliable conclusions regarding the location of the probe molecule within the hydrophobic cavity of the proteins. An increase in fluorescence lifetime of the probe molecule solubilized in both the proteinous media also indicate that the probe is located at the motionally restricted environment inside the hydrophobic cavity of proteins and hence non-radiative channels are less operative than in the bulk water. Similarly, the variation of position and intensity of the emission maxima of DMANAN solubilized in micellar medium of Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate (SDS) also predicts well the critical micellar concentration (CMC) and polarity of micellar microenvironment.     

Site-specific Heterogeneity of Multi-domain Human Serum Albumin and its Origin: A Red Edge Excitation Shift Study†

Conformational heterogeneity is a defining characteristic of a protein and is vital in understanding its function and folding landscape. In the present work, we interrogated the presence of conformational heterogeneity in multi-domain human serum albumin in a domain-specific manner using red edge excitation shift (REES) in its native state and also monitored its variation along the unfolding transition. We also looked into the origin of such conformational heterogeneity by varying the solution viscosity. We observed (1) even in the native state, the heterogeneity and dynamics of the side chain exhibit varied behaviors depending on which domain of the multi-domain human serum albumin (HSA) is being examined. (2) When the protein is in the unfolded state, the extent of REES is rendered unimportant since there is a greater quantity of free water present, in addition to the disruption of the protein's structure. (3) While the rigid protein matrix provides the rigidity of domain-I and domain-III, the rigidity of domain-II is provided by water molecules, which indicates that the role of water molecules in providing the rigidity is significant. Overall, our results provide direct evidence of the rigidity and alternate side chain packing arrangement of protein core that varies domain-wise in multi-domain HSA.     

Low temperature luminescence behaviours of 7-azatryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan and their chromophoric moieties

The non-natural amino acids 7-azatryptophan (7AT) and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HT) have come into significant recent prominence as novel intrinsic luminescence probes for protein structure, function and dynamics. Here, we examine the low temperature luminescence behaviours of these molecules and their respective chromophoric moieties 7-azaindole (7AI) and 5-hydroxyindole (5HI) in representative solvent media. To ascertain, in particular, the potential usefulness of 7AT and 5HT as phosphorescence probes for exploring protein environments with different hydrogen bonding characteristics, a comparison is made of the phosphorescence properties of 7AI and 5HI chromophores in frozen solutions of ethanol and ethyl acetate at 77 K. These solvent media have been chosen as representative models for polar protic and aprotic environments in proteins, respectively. Our findings indicate that one or more of the phosphorescence emission parameters (phosphorescence emission maxima, relative yield and phosphorescence lifetime) of 7AI and 5HI chromophores can serve as sensitive and discriminating probes of hydrogen bonding and related aspects of their surrounding environments. Furthermore, in a model viscous environment (glycerol at low temperatures) significant temperature dependence and red edge excitation shift (REES) effects are observed for the fluorescence emission of 7AT and its chromophoric moiety 7AI. This is consistent with pronounced dipolar relaxation properties of these molecules, and suggests interesting possibilities for exploiting REES in exploring their environmental rigidity in motionally constrained situations.     

Excitation wavelength dependence of solvation dynamics in a supramolecular assembly: PEO-PPO-PEO triblock copolymer and SDS

The triblock copolymer (PEO)20-(PPO)70-(PEO)20 (P123) forms a supramolecular aggregate with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The solvation dynamics and anisotropy decay of coumarin 480 (C480) in different regions of a P123-SDS aggregate are studied through variation of the excitation wavelength (lambdaex) using femtosecond upconversion. In a P123 micelle, because of the drastic differences in polarity between the hydrophilic corona region (PEO block) and the hydrophobic PPO core, C480 exhibits a pronounced red edge excitation shift (REES) of emission maximum by 24 nm. In the P123-SDS aggregate, SDS penetrates the core of the P123 micelle. This increases the polarity of the core and reduces the difference in the polarity between the core and the corona region. In a P123-SDS aggregate, the REES is much smaller (5 nm) which suggests a reduced difference between the core and the corona. Solvation dynamics in a P123 micelle displays a bulklike ultrafast component (<0.3 and 1 ps) in the PEO corona region, a 200 ps component arising from dynamics of polymer segments, and a very long component (5000 or 3000 ps) due to the highly restricted PPO core. In a P123-SDS aggregate, at lambdaex = 375 and 405 nm, the solvation dynamics is found to be faster than that in P123 micelle. In this case, the component (3000 ps) arising from the core region is faster than that (5000 ps) in P123 micelle. In both P123 micelle and P123-SDS aggregate, the relative contribution of the core region decreases and that of the corona region increases with an increase in lambdaex. At lambdaex = 435 nm, which probes the hydrophilic corona, the solvation dynamics for both P123 micelle and P123-SDS aggregate are almost similar.