Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy for Analysis of Connective Tissues

Advances in vibrational spectroscopy have propelled new insights into the molecular composition and structure of biological tissues. In this review, we discuss common modalities and techniques of vibrational spectroscopy, and present key examples to illustrate how they have been applied to enrich the assessment of connective tissues. In particular, we focus on applications of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), near infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy to assess cartilage and bone properties. We present strengths and limitations of each approach and discuss how the combination of spectrometers with microscopes (hyperspectral imaging) and fiber optic probes have greatly advanced their biomedical applications. We show how these modalities may be used to evaluate virtually any type of sample (ex vivo, in situ or in vivo) and how “spectral fingerprints” can be interpreted to quantify outcomes related to tissue composition and quality. We highlight the unparalleled advantage of vibrational spectroscopy as a label-free and often nondestructive approach to assess properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) associated with normal, developing, aging, pathological and treated tissues. We believe this review will assist readers not only in better understanding applications of FTIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy, but also in implementing these approaches for their own research projects.     

近红外光谱法在红曲菌固态发酵过程参数检测中的应用

研究了近红外光谱技术快速检测红曲菌固态发酵过程参数水分含量和pH值的可行性。针对传统基于间隔策略波长选择方法忽略非线性因素的缺点,采用一种基于最小二乘支持向量机(Least squares support vector machines,LS-SVM)非线性模型的波长筛选算法：联合区间最小二乘支持向量机(Synergy interval least squares support vector machines,siLS-SVM),并将新算法与相关系数法、iPLS算法、siPLS算法对比。实验结果显示,联合siLS-SVM算法和LS-SVM模型取得了最好的预测效果,水分含量、pH值的预测集相关系数(Rp)分别为0.962 1、0.976 1,预测均方根误差(RMSEP)分别为0.012 9、0.145 2,表明模型具有较好的拟合度和预测性能。应用近红外光谱法进行红曲菌固态发酵过程的水分含量和pH值的快速检测可行,该方法为进一步实现其过程参数的在线检测及发酵条件优化提供了技术基础。     

Rheo-optical near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy study of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in conjunction with projection two-dimensional (2D) correlation analysis

A rheo-optical characterization technique based on near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is developed specifically to probe the submolecular-level deformation caused during a mechanical test. An illustrative example of the mechanical deformation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is provided to show how it can be utilized. A set of NIR spectra of the polymer sample were collected by using an acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) NIR spectrometer coupled with a tensile testing machine as an excitation device. While the substantial level of variation of spectral intensity was readily captured during the mechanical deformation of the LDPE, main feature of the NIR spectra was overwhelmed by the contribution from the baseline change. Projection 2D correlation analysis was then applied to selectively extract the signal contribution from the baseline fluctuation. The 2D correlation spectra revealed the predominant extension of amorphous tie chains followed by the rotation of crystalline lamellae, which induce elastic and plastic deformation of the LDPE, respectively.     

A theoretical study on the molecular structure and vibrational (FT-IR and Raman) spectra of a new organic–inorganic compound of 2[N(C3H7)4]SbCl4

The salt bis-tetrapropylammonium tetrachloroantimonate (III) is crystallized in the monoclinic system with the P2₁/c space group. The unit cell dimensions are: a = 18.1973(5) Å, b = 15.7225(4) Å, c = 13.6491(3) Å, β = 91.65(1)° and Z = 4. The vibrational spectra have been measured at room temperature by FT-infrared spectroscopy (4000–400 cm⁻¹) on polycrystalline samples, and by FT-Raman spectroscopy (3500–30 cm⁻¹) on monocrystals. The structure of the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ formed by two types of cations (C₃H₇)₄N⁺ and two types of anions [SbCl₄]⁻ was optimized by density functional theory (DFT) using the B3LYP method. Actually the values obtained by the B3LYP/LanL2MB basis with the aid of a calculation of the potential energy distribution (PED) are in good agreement with the experimental data. A root mean square (rms) difference value was calculated and the small differences between experimental and calculated modes have been interpreted by intermolecular interactions with-in the crystal. A comparison between the results of the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound and the simulated compounds based on the (CH₃)₄N⁺) and (C₂H₅)₄N⁺ fragments, shows an increase in the wavenumber of the bands assigned to the stretching vibration of the (NC) group for the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound. The comparison between the [N(C₃H₇)₄]Cl ligand and the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound of the infrared and Raman spectrum shows an increase in the wavenumber for the bands assigned to the stretching vibration of (CH₃) and the bending vibration of (NC₄) groups in the 2[N(C₃H₇)₄]SbCl₄ compound.     

Effective Utilization of NIR Wavelengths for Photo‐Controlled Polymerization: Penetration Through Thick Barriers and Parallel Solar Syntheses

This contribution details an efficient and controlled photopolymerization regulated by far‐red (λ=680 nm) and NIR (λ=780 and 850 nm) light in the presence of aluminium phthalocyanine and aluminium naphthalocyanine. Initiating radicals are generated by photosensitization of peroxides affording an effective strategy that provides controlled polymerization of a variety of monomers with excellent living characteristics. Critically, long wavelength irradiation provides penetration through thick barriers, affording unprecedented rates of controlled polymerization that can open new and exciting applications. Furthermore, a more optimized approach to performing solar syntheses is presented. By combining the narrow Q‐bands of these photocatalysts with others possessing complementary absorptions, layered, independent polymerizations and organic transformations may be performed in parallel under a single broadband emission source, such as sunlight.     

Real‐Time In Vivo Detection of Cellular Senescence through the Controlled Release of the NIR Fluorescent Dye Nile Blue

In vivo detection of cellular senescence is accomplished by using mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with the NIR‐FDA approved Nile blue (NB) dye and capped with a galactohexasaccharide ( S3 ). NB emission at 672 nm is highly quenched inside S3 , yet a remarkable emission enhancement is observed upon cap hydrolysis in the presence of β‐galactosidase and dye release. The efficacy of the probe to detect cellular senescence is tested in vitro in melanoma SK‐Mel‐103 and breast cancer 4T1 cells and in vivo in palbociclib‐treated BALB/cByJ mice bearing breast cancer tumor.     

A Twisted Bay‐Substituted Quaterrylene Phosphorescing in the NIR Spectral Region

The preparation of the first soluble quaterrylene derivative featuring peripheral tert‐butyl substituents and sterically hindering, core‐anchored triflate groups has been achieved. This involves a facile synthetic route based on an oxidative coupling of perylene precursors in the presence of H₂O₂ as oxidant. The steric hindrance between the TfO substituents at the central bay position of the quaterrylene board triggers a strong deformation of the central perylene planarity, which forces the quaterrylene platform to adopt a twisted geometry as shown by X‐ray analysis. Exceptionally, photophysical investigations show that the core‐twisted quaterrylene phosphoresces in the NIR spectral region at 1716 nm. Moreover, third‐order nonlinear optical measurements on solutions and thin film containing the relevant molecule showed very large second hyperpolarizability values, as predicted by theoretical calculations at the CAM ‐B3LYP /6‐31G** level of theory, making this material very appealing for photonic applications.     

近红外光谱分析技术

介绍了近红外光谱分析技术的工作原理,阐述了其数学模型的建立及分析过程,总结了现有常用的化学计量学方法及各自的优点,最后简单的概括了近红外光谱分析技术的应用,尤其是在制药方面的应用.     

偶氮类化合物热相变动态过程的二维相关拉曼光谱研究

利用变温傅里叶变换拉曼光谱（ＦＴ－Ｒａｍａｎ）研究含偶氮苯基长链脂肪酸化合物８Ａ５Ｈ固体的热相变。二维相关光谱分析技术被应用到以温度为变量的同步和异步相关计算，目的在于研究该化合物中不同基团在热相变过程中取向变化过程以及变化趋势、步骤等一系列的动态结构变化。展示了研究偶氮类化合物热致相变过程中结构动态新的研究方法，同时也为二维相关光谱的应用拓宽了新的研究领域。