Synthesis and characterization of cationic amino functionalized polystyrene latexes

Amino-functionalized latex particles were obtained batchwise by emulsion copolymerization of styrene and vinylbenzylamine hydrochloride (VBAH) in the presence of 2-2-Azobis(2-amidinopropane) HCl (V50). Size monodispersity of the particles was improved by using divinylbenzene (DVB) as a third monomer at a 2% molar ratio. Surface amino group titration was performed spectrometrically with N-succinimidyl 3-(2 pyridyldithio)propionate (SPDP). The yields of functional monomer incorporation were up to 85%.     

Isolation, Mapping, DNA Sequence and RFLPs Studies of Random Single-Copy DNA Segments on Human X Chromosome

Using the total human/mouse DNA as the probe, screening has been carried out three times with in situ plaque hybridization to obtain the single-copy DNA sequence from the human X chromosome genomic library. The effective rate of screening is 1. 45%. DNAs from clones containing single-copy inserts have been analyzed by a panel of hybrid cells with or without human X chromosome. Three segments, designated by DXFD52,73,75, are mapped to the X chromosome. DXFD52 has been precisely localized on Xq12-q13 with in situ chromosomal hybridization. DXFD52 has been partially sequenced. The results indicate that DXFD52 is a new isolated single-copy segment on the X chromosome. Great progress in the RFLPs study with DXFD52 has been achieved in the population of Chongqing, Sichuan Province. The results show that the DXFD52 can be used to detect the RFLP with Hind Ⅲ, Bgl Ⅱ, and Hinf Ⅰ. DXFD52 will be a potential "landmark" for the construction of the complete linkage map of human genome and the analysis of genomic s     

咖啡酸锗与hsDNA相互作用的光谱和电化学研究

通过测量咖啡酸锗(CAA-Ge)的荧光强度,并比较加入鲱鱼精DNA(hsDNA)后的荧光光谱和吸收光谱,以及循环伏安曲线变化,判断两者的作用方式,得到两者的本征结合常数达到5.23×104L.mol-1,且一个CAA-Ge分子可同时与6个hsDNA碱基对发生作用。并通过改变体系,进一步证明了两者的键合方式为嵌入和静电吸引为主的混合方式。     

SNPs Feasibility of Nonlabeled Oligonucletides on Using Electrochemical Sensing

We have demonstrated an electrochemical gene chip protocol for the SNPs detection of nonlabeled DNA. Using an array consisting of streptavidin‐modified gold electrodes, probe DNA were attached through the application of a direct electric field. Electrochemical response changes originating from the hybridization of nucleic acids to protein‐bound nucleic acids using soluble mediators in K₃Fe(CN)₆ solution could then be observed. The electrochemical protocol developed showed high sensitivity and good reproducibility in the detection of DNA hybridization. Significant changes in electrochemical signals were also observed when using target DNA with a single base mismatch, indicating the applicability of this method to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) detection.     

Rapid Selection of Phage Se-scFv with GPX Activity via Combination of Phage Display Antibody Library with Chemical Modification

IntroductionReactive oxygen species(ROS) are known to de-stroy biomacromolecules and cause cell injury[1]. Un-der normal circumstances, there is a balance betweenthe production of ROS and their destruction. Many dis-eases, such as brain ischemia, tumor, v…     

Interaction of the mutagen ethidium bromide with DNA, using a carbon paste electrode and a hanging mercury drop electrode

The interaction of ethidium bromide (2,7-diamino-10-ethyl-9-phenylphenanthridinium bromide; EB) with double stranded (ds) calf thymus DNA and thermally denatured single stranded (ss) DNA was studied in solution and at the electrode surface by means of transfer voltammetry using a carbon paste electrode (CPE) as working electrode in 0.2 M acetate buffer, pH 5.0. As a result of intercalation of this dye between the base pairs of dsDNA, the characteristic peak of dsDNA, due to the oxidation of guanine residues, decreased and after a particular concentration of EB a new peak at +0.81 V appeared, probably due to the formation of a complex between dsDNA and EB. The non-intercalated EB gives another peak, but at an increased concentration of the dye. A similar behaviour was observed during the interaction of the dye with ssDNA.Furthermore, the interaction of EB with ds, ss and supercoiled (sc) DNA was studied at the hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE) surface by means of alternating current voltammetry in 0.3 M NaCl and 50 mM sodium phosphate buffer (pH 8.5) as supporting electrolyte. dsDNA yields a smaller peak at −1.42 V (peak III) compared to the one yielded by ssDNA, since the latter is a relaxed and more accessible form. By addition of EB into the buffer solution an increase of peak III was observed in the dsDNA form as well as in ssDNA resulting from their interaction with EB. Furthermore, the appearance of peak III in covalently closed circular scDNA after exposure to increasing concentrations of EB is a result of the introduction of ‘free ends’ in DNA affecting its structural integrity.     

过亚硝酸根诱导的DNA损伤及其抑制剂的研究

过亚硝酸根（ONOO^-）具有细胞毒性，能够修饰DNA碱基、造成DNA单链断裂。本文采用HPLC-ECD以及琼脂糖凝胶电泳法分别研究了ONOO^-诱导的DNA碱基修饰以及DNA链断裂。结果表明，在一定ONOO^-浓度范围内，8-OHdG的生成量以及DNA链断裂程度与其浓度有依赖关系。同时还分别研究了槲皮素、黄酮、α-萘基黄酮、咖啡酸以及含有巯基的谷胱甘肽、硫辛酸等天然抗氧化抑制剂对ONOO^-诱导DNA损伤的抑制效果。结果表明，除黄酮、α-萘基黄酮外，其它物质都有明显的抑制作用，其中抑制效果最显著的是槲皮素。     

三菲咯啉合铁手性配合物键合DNA的立体选择性

应用光谱法研究了手性金属配合物［Ｆｅ（ｐｈｅｎ）３］＾２＋与小牛胸腺ＤＮＡ的作用，确定了△型异构体对Ｂ型右手螺旋ＤＮＡ有优先键合的立体选择性。     

二茂铁（Ⅲ）鎓离子三氯乙酸盐对艾氏腹水癌细胞DNA合成的抑制

二茂铁（Ⅲ）鎓离子三氯乙酸盐对艾氏腹水癌细胞ＤＮＡ合成的抑制郭茂林，杨频，赵春贵，杨斌盛，杨维萍（山西大学分子科学研究所，太原，０３０００６）（山西煤炭中心医院肿瘤科）关键词二茂铁离子盐，抗癌剂，ＤＮＡ金属茂类化合物抗癌活性及作用机理的研究是近年来比...     

MgCl2 Enhances Cluster Formation by Nanoscale Toroidal DNA Condensates

Multivalent cations can cause DNA to condense from its extended state in solution into high-density toroid-shaped particles. Developing methods to control the size and size distribution of DNA toroids is an important goal for the development of artificial gene delivery systems. Here we demonstrate that changes in salt conditions, prior to condensation by multivalent cations, can significantly affect DNA condensation. Specifically, millimolar concentrations of MgCl₂ are shown to cause the formation of toroid clusters, whereas NaCl at the same ionic strength does not.