Interactions of DNA with graphene and sensing applications of graphene field-effect transistor devices: A review

Graphene field-effect transistors (GFET) have emerged as powerful detection platforms enabled by the advent of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) production of the unique atomically thin 2D material on a large scale. DNA aptamers, short target-specific oligonucleotides, are excellent sensor moieties for GFETs due to their strong affinity to graphene, relatively short chain-length, selectivity, and a high degree of analyte variability. However, the interaction between DNA and graphene is not fully understood, leading to questions about the structure of surface-bound DNA, including the morphology of DNA nanostructures and the nature of the electronic response seen from analyte binding. This review critically evaluates recent insights into the nature of the DNA graphene interaction and its affect on sensor viability for DNA, small molecules, and proteins with respect to previously established sensing methods. We first discuss the sorption of DNA to graphene to introduce the interactions and forces acting in DNA based GFET devices and how these forces can potentially affect the performance of increasingly popular DNA aptamers and even future DNA nanostructures as sensor substrates. Next, we discuss the novel use of GFETs to detect DNA and the underlying electronic phenomena that are typically used as benchmarks for characterizing the analyte response of these devices. Finally, we address the use of DNA aptamers to increase the selectivity of GFET sensors for small molecules and proteins and compare them with other, state of the art, detection methods.     

((吡啶-3-基)甲氧基)芳酸衍生物的合成及抗血小板聚集活性

以具有活血化瘀作用的中药有效成分阿魏酸为先导物,按生物电子等排原理,设计合成了6个((吡啶-3-基)甲氧基)芳酸衍生物,其结构经IR,1H NMR,13C NMR及MS确证.体外药效筛选结果显示,部分((吡啶-3-基)甲氧基)芳酸衍生物对二磷酸腺苷(ADP)诱导的血小板聚集具有较好的抑制活性,其中化合物1a的抑制作用明...     

Caragisides A – C,New Isoflavone Glucosides from Caragana conferta with Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation

Caragisides A–C ( 1 – 3 , resp.), three new isoflavone glucosides, were isolated from the BuOH sub‐fraction of the EtOH extract of the whole plant of Caragana conferta, along with ononoside ( 4 ), reported for the first time from this species. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic techniques including MS and 2D‐NMR spectroscopy. Compounds 1 – 3 showed significant inhibition of platelet aggregation.     

Syntheses of Bissydnone Derivatives and Studies of Their Biological Activities

A new method to prepare 3,3′-ethylenebissydnone (40%), 3,3′-tetramethylenebissydnone (37%) and 3,3′-hexamethylenebissydnone (43%) from the corresponding alkylene diamine with paraformaldehyde and potassium cyanide were investigated. Some new bissydone: ?3,3′-trimethylenebissydnone (6%), 3,3′-(4,4′-diphenyl)bissydnonylmethane (9%) and 3,3′-(4,4′-diphenyi)bissydnonyl ether (28%) were synthesized from the corresponding diamine, paraformaldehyde, sodium bisulfite and potassium cyanide. Biological test of 3,3′-(4,4′-diphenyl)bissydnonylmethane shows significant response for coronary dilgtion test, inhibition of collagen induced platelet aggregation and moderate carditropic response. 3,3′-(4,4′-Diphenyl)bissydnonyl ether also shows inhibition of collagen induced platelet aggregation and moderate carditropic response.     

A Coumarin Triflate Reagent Enables One-Step Synthesis of Photo-Caged Lipid Metabolites for Studying Cell Signaling

Photorelease of caged compounds is among the most powerful experimental approaches for studying cellular functions on fast timescales. However, its full potential has yet to be exploited, as the number of caged small molecules available for cell biological studies has been limited by synthetic challenges. Addressing this problem, a straightforward, one-step procedure for efficiently synthesizing caged compounds was developed. An in situ generated benzylic coumarin triflate reagent was used to specifically functionalize carboxylate and phosphate moieties in the presence of free hydroxy groups, generating various caged lipid metabolites, including a number of GPCR ligands. By combining the photo-caged ligands with the respective receptors, an easily implementable experimental platform for the optical control and analysis of GPCR-mediated signal transduction in living cells was developed. Ultimately, the described synthetic strategy allows rapid generation of photo-caged small molecules and thus greatly facilitates the analysis of their biological roles in live cell microscopy assays.     

高效液相色谱法测定血小板释放的5-HT

用HPLC／ECD法,采用国产10cmC18柱,测定激活因子诱导的血小板5－HT释放反应。日内变异系数为4.65％。线性范围为0.0025～1mg／L。方法具有速度快、灵敏度高、特异性强、样品制备简便、所需作本量少、试剂成本低等优点,能准确反应血小板做活状况,可应用于其它生物样本。     

Lyophilised Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Physical and Biological Characterisation

Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has gained popularity in craniofacial surgery, as it provides an excellent reservoir of autologous growth factors (GFs) that are essential for bone regeneration. However, the low elastic modulus, short-term clinical application, poor storage potential and limitations in emergency therapy use restrict its more widespread clinical application. This study fabricates lyophilised PRF (Ly-PRF), evaluates its physical and biological properties, and explores its application for craniofacial tissue engineering purposes. Material and methods: A lyophilisation method was applied, and the outcome was evaluated and compared with traditionally prepared PRF. We investigated how lyophilisation affected PRF’s physical characteristics and biological properties by determining: (1) the physical and morphological architecture of Ly-PRF using SEM, and (2) the kinetic release of PDGF-AB using ELISA. Results: Ly-PRF exhibited a dense and homogeneous interconnected 3D fibrin network. Moreover, clusters of morphologically consistent cells of platelets and leukocytes were apparent within Ly-PRF, along with evidence of PDGF-AB release in accordance with previously reports. Conclusions: The protocol established in this study for Ly-PRF preparation demonstrated versatility, and provides a biomaterial with growth factor release for potential use as a craniofacial bioscaffold.     

MOLECULAR ENGINEERING STUDIES ON NONTHROMBOGENIC BIOMATERIALS--A NOVEL CLASS OF NONTHROMBOGENIC BIOMATERIALS WITH ZWITTERIONIC STRUCTURE OF CARBOXYBETAINES

N,N-dimethyl-N-methacryloyloxyethyl-N-carboxyethyl ammonium (DMMCA) was graft-copolymerized onto the surface of segmented poly(ether urethane) (SPEU) and PE film. The carboxybetaine structure on SPEU and PE film surfaces was confirmed by ATR-FTIR, XPS and water contact angle measurements. Through the experiments with platelet adhesion and protein adhesion assay in vitro, the two materials studied, including poly-DMMCA gel, all show excellent nonthrombogenicity. This confirms once again that the zwitterionic molecular structure on the surfaces of materials is essential for improving their nonthrombogenicity and biocompatibility.     

NIR‐Triggered Release of Nitric Oxide with Upconversion Nanoparticles Inhibits Platelet Aggregation in Blood Samples

There is a great challenge to overcome the limitation of tissue penetration depth, while maximizing the benefit of light‐triggered biochemical cascades in a well‐defined mode simultaneously. Here, a new method of near‐infrared (NIR) light‐triggered release of nitric oxide (NO) by developing upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs)‐based conjugate chemistry is reported. As the key nanotransducer in the design, core–shell‐structured UCNPs are encapsulated with a layer of SiO₂ and then covalently linked with a potent NO‐releasing donor (S‐nitroso‐N‐acetyl‐dl ‐penicillamine, SNAP). It is featured with highly localized breakage of chemical bonds of SNAP molecules by NIR–UV upconversion, enabling simultaneous NO release in a light dosage‐dependent manner. The biological effects of NO releasing are demonstrated by cellular imaging and inhibition of platelet aggregation from blood samples. This work provides a flexible and robust platform to generate cell‐signaling gas molecules trigged by NIR laser with deep tissue penetration.     

不饱和糖功能单体接枝聚氨酯膜的制备及其血液相容性

通过葡萄糖、丙烯酸羟乙酯和丁二胺反应,制备了含不饱和双键的糖基功能单体。 采用傅里叶红外光谱和核磁共振氢谱对合成的产物进行结构表征确定。 采用紫外光引发接枝聚合技术,将制备的不饱和糖单体接枝聚合到聚氨酯膜的表面,以衰减全反射模式下傅里叶红外光谱对表面接枝反应进行了确认。 通过静态水接触角实验和血小板黏附实验,分别对改性聚氨酯膜表面的亲水性和血液相容性进行了研究,结果表明,改性聚氨酯膜表面的接触角从86°降低到45°,血小板的粘附量由14.36×10³ cells/mm²减少到2.57×10³ cells/mm²,亲水性明显增强,血液相容性显著改善。