Pheromones of coleoptera. Communication 6. Synthesis of R,Z-14-methyl-8-hexadecenal (cis-trogodermal)

Conclusions The simple synthesis of optically active R,Z-14-methyl-8-hexadecenal (cis-trogodermal), the principal components of the aggregation pheromone ofTrogoderma granarium, was accomplished. The synthesis was based on the use of R-1-bromo-4-methylhexane and Z-4-chloro-2-buten-1-ol as the sources of the chiral and olefin fragments.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 4, pp. 906–910, April, 1987.     

Microwave assisted hydrothermal synthesis of tin niobates nanosheets with high cycle stability as lithium-ion battery anodes

SnNb₂O₆ and Sn₂Nb₂O₇ nanosheets were synthetized via microwave assisted hydrothermal method, and innovatively employed as anode materials for lithium-ion battery. Compared with Sn₂Nb₂O₇ and the previously reported pure Sn-based anode materials, the SnNb₂O₆ electrode exhibited outstanding cycling performance.     

A near-infrared Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy of epidermal keratinocytes: changes in the protein-DNA structure following malignant transformation

We report here the use of near-infrared (NIR) Fourier transform (FT) Raman spectroscopy to analyze normal human epidermal keratinocytes prior to and following malignant transformation. Our analysis indicates specific Raman spectral differences between immortalized (HPK1A) and malignant ras transformed (HPK1A-ras) cells. In addition, striking spectral differences are seen in the DNA isolated from these cells and particularly in the 843/810 cm(-1) ratio with values of 1.6 +/- 0.13 in HPK1A cells and 0.68 +/- 0.09 in HPK1A-ras cells (mean +/- S.D., n = 12, P < 0.001) indicating specific alterations in the backbone conformation markers following malignant transformation. Subsequently, we analysed the effect of a strong inhibitor of keratinocyte growth, the Vitamin D analog EB1089, on the Raman spectra of intact cells and on the 843/810 cm(-1) ratio in the DNA isolated from both cell lines. Specific changes were observed in intact cells in the 1300-750 cm(-1) region. Furthermore, the 843/810 cm(-1) ratio of isolated DNA from HPK1A cells was not affected by EB1089 but significantly increased in DNA isolated from HPK1A-ras cells so much that it became closer to the value observed for HPK1A cells (1.07 +/- 0.10). Our data suggest that Raman analysis of DNA and in particular the 843/810 cm(-1) ratio can provide useful indices of malignant transformation and efficacy of anticancer agents.     

芳基三氮烯4-位取代基对抗癌活性影响的构象分析

传统的药物设计和新药开发主要是依靠随机筛选,这种方法误差大,且需要费大量时间和经费,其结果也经常不能达到预期的设想。即使是一个国际性的大制药集团,每年平均要合成上万个化合物才能从中筛选出一个可以成为商品的新药。这种状况迫使我们去寻找一条新的打破常规的途径研究新药。近年来,随着计算机图形系统的广泛应用,对药物构效关系的研究得到了卓有成效的发展,取得了一些成功的例子。如抗菌抗癌琥珀酰-L脯氨酸就是计算化学与分子图形技术相结合的成果,目前已投放市场。     

Role of Natural Compounds and Target Enzymes in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurological condition. The rising prevalence of AD necessitates the rapid development of efficient therapy options. Despite substantial study, only a few medications are capable of delaying the disease. Several substances with pharmacological activity, derived from plants, have been shown to have positive benefits for the treatment of AD by targeting various enzymes, such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE), β-secretase, γ-secretase, and monoamine oxidases (MAOs), which are discussed as potential targets. Medicinal plants have already contributed a number of lead molecules to medicine development, with many of them currently undergoing clinical trials. A variety of medicinal plants have been shown to diminish the degenerative symptoms associated with AD, either in their raw form or as isolated compounds. The aim of this review was to provide a brief summary of AD and its current therapies, followed by a discussion of the natural compounds examined as therapeutic agents and the processes underlying the positive effects, particularly the management of AD.     

Luminescence interference-free lifetime nanothermometry pinpoints in vivo temperature

Luminescence nanothermometry makes non-invasive and real-time temperature readings possible in living animals. However,the spectral fluctuation in tissues and fluids, as well as the interaction between fluorophores and environment hinders accuracy of the thermometry. Here, we report a luminescence lifetime-based nanothermometry which specifically addresses this problem. A temporal based calibration(lifetime sensing) in the NIR range, an endogenous thermal response as well as a polymer encapsulation evading environmental factors, altogether help to pinpoint temperature in vivo. Thanks to the highly condensed NdYb ions in a well-protected tiny core-shell nanocrystal(overall 11 nm), a temperature sensitivity about 2.07% K~(-1)(with 5% Yb~(3+) doped nanoparticles) and an accuracy of 0.27 K(with 25% Yb~(3+) doped nanoparticles) in biological fluids are achieved.Hopefully, combining thermally activated energy transfer nanothermometer with anti-interference lifetime thermometry would provide a more accurate temperature measurement for biological and preclinical studies.     

大孔高镍LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2正极材料的制备及其电化学性能研究

本工作以聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(PMMA)微球组装成的胶晶模板作为铸模,溶胶-凝胶法辅助获得大孔LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811)正极材料.结果 表明,利用PMMA作为造孔剂,形成了由100nm的颗粒堆积而成的大孔结构,这种结构有效地提高了材料的倍率性能和循环稳定性.大孔NCM811在0.1C的首次放电...     

第三族金属氧化物离子对二氧化碳转化的红外光谱研究

本文利用红外光解离光谱研究了第三族金属氧化物离子对二氧化碳分子的转化机制. 研究表明,对于[ScO(CO₂)_n]⁺体系,在n≤4时,形成了溶剂化结构;在n=5时,形成了碳酸盐结构,实现了二氧化碳的转化. 对于[YO(CO₂)_n]⁺体系,需要4个二氧化碳分子就可以实现二氧化碳的转化. 而在[YO(CO₂)_n]⁺体系中,只发现了溶剂化结构,没有观察到碳酸盐结构. 理论计算表明,[YO(CO₂)_n]⁺体系拥有最小的溶剂化结构向碳酸盐结构转化能垒,[LaO(CO₂)_n]⁺体系拥有最大的溶剂化结构向碳酸盐结构转化能垒. 本文从分子水平揭示了不同金属氧化物离子对二氧化碳分子转化的影响规律.     

颗粒堆的体积分数与制备流量关系的实验研究

通过实验研究发现,颗粒堆的体积分数随制备颗粒堆的颗粒流流量指数衰减,减小或增加流量到一定程度时,体积分数都达到饱和;出料口直径与颗粒粒径的比值小到一临界值时,随着流量的减小体积分数增加急剧变缓;颗粒粒径小到一临界值时,随着流量的增加,体积分数的减小急剧变缓.结合颗粒物质的强耗散性、空气作用、瓶颈效应和碰撞理论解释了实验现象,从连续性原理出发推出的颗粒堆体积分数随制备流量变化的函数与实验数据的拟合公式相同.