First Synthesis of 2a-Thiol Ether Analog of Docetaxel

The chemistry of anticancer drug paclitaxel (=Taxol, 1a) has been extensively explored in recent years. A variety of its analogs with modified taxane frame work or substitutions to its core structure, as well as C-13 substituted isoserine side chains have been synthesized and biologically evaluated1. The marketing of docetaxel (=Taxotere, 1b) is one of the fruitful results from these research efforts. The beginning of clinical trial for analog 2 developed by Indena is the new example. Ba…     

车前草的微量元素含量分析

用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定了湛江地区的车前草中微量元素的含量,发现其Ca、Mn、Zn、Fe、Mg、P、Cu等元素的含量都比较丰富,并讨论了这些有益元素与人体健康的关系。     

Hydrogen peroxide-generating nanomedicine for enhanced chemodynamic therapy

Chemodynamic therapy(CDT) is an emerging endogenous stimulation activated tumor treatment approach that exploiting iron-containing nanomedicine as catalyst to convert hydrogen peroxide(H_2O_2)into toxic hydroxyl radical(·OH) through Fenton reaction.Due to the unique characteristics(weak acidity and the high H_2O_2 level) of the tumor microenvironment,CDT has advantages of high selectivity and low side effect.However,as an important substrate of Fenton reaction,the endogenous H_2O_2 in tumor is still insufficient,which may be an important factor limiting the efficacy of CDT.In order to optimize CDT,various H_2O_2-generating nanomedicines that can promote the production of H_2O_2 in tumor have been designed and developed for enhanced CDT.In this review,we summarize recently developed nanomedicines based on catalytic enzymes,nanozymes,drugs,metal peroxides and bacteria.Finally,the challenges and possible development directions for further enhancing CDT are prospected.     

Ternary interpenetrating networks of polyurethane-poly(methyl methacrylate)-silica: Preparation by the sol–gel process and characterization of films

Novel organic/inorganic interpenetrating networks composed of polyurethane (PU), poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and silica generated from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), were prepared by in situ bulk polymerization. Optically transparent films were successfully synthesized using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (TMSPM) and isocyanatopropyl triethoxysilane (IPTES) as dual coupling agents. An experimental protocol was established to minimize undesirable side-reactions. According to infrared spectroscopic analysis and thermogravimetric studies of the hybrid materials, the degree of silica condensation was unfavorably affected by the presence of the organic components. Consequently, storage modulus (E′) at 25 °C, and hardness of the films decreased with increasing silica content.     

尿中3种苯氧羧酸类除草剂的气相色谱分析法

本文研究了2,4-滴、2,4-滴丙酸和2甲4氯3种苯氧羧酸类除草剂用硫酸、三氯化硼、氯化氢和三氟乙酸等4种催化剂的甲醇、乙醇、丙醇、丁醇、戊醇、苯甲醇、三氟乙醇、五氟丙醇、二氯丙醇和五氟苯甲醇等10种醇的酯化衍生反应条件,在此基础上建立了尿中3种苯氧羧酸类除草剂的各种衍生化气相色谱电子俘获检测方法,其中较灵敏的方法2,4-滴和2,4-滴丙酸的检出限低于10 ng/mL,2甲4氯的检出限低于20ng/mL,适于职业接触者和中毒者的尿分析。     

内蒙古牧区蒙、汉族人发铜、锌、铁、锶及钙的X-射线荧光光谱法测定

用X-射线荧光光谱法，测定了387例内蒙古牧区蒙古族、汉族成人和儿童的发中铜(Cu)、锌(Zn)、铁(Fe)、锶(St)及钙(Ca)的含量，对同一地区蒙、汉族成人间，成人及儿童间发中五种元素含量进行了比较分析。结果表明：蒙汉族成人发中Cu，Zn、Fe含量不受种族及饮食习惯的影响，其含量无显著性差异；蒙汉族成人发中Sr和Ca含量存在着相平行的显著差异；牧区儿童发Zn含量与牧区成人发Zn含量差异无显著性意义，提示牧区儿童不缺Zn，可能与多动物性食物有关；牧区儿童发中Cu、Fe、Sr、Ca均显著低于牧区成人、可能与儿童发育旺盛和Zn摄入量高对Cu、Fe吸收发生抑制有关。     

Synthesis and antiplatelet activities of N-arylmethyl-3,4-dimethylpyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol-6-one derivatives.

A series of new 1- and 2-arylmethyl-3,4-dimethylpyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol-6-one derivatives were synthesized and examined for their antiplatelet activities. Some of these compounds showed significant inhibitory activities. Among them, 1-phenylmethyl-3,4-dimethylpyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol-6(1H)-one (4a), 2-(2'-methoxyphenyl)methyl-3,4-dimethylpyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol-6(2H)- one (3e) and 2-(3'-methoxyphenyl)methyl-3,4-dimethylpyrano[2,3-c]pyrazol-6-(2H) - one (3f) were the most effective. These inhibitors acted in a concentration-dependent manner. The antiplatelet effect of compound 3f is due to the inhibition of thromboxane A2 formation and the blockade of thromboxane A2/prostaglandin endoperoxide receptor in washed rabbit platelets.     

烯丙位氧化的几种方法

综述了近年来烯丙位氧化的研究进展，详细讨论了过渡金属及其络合物、硒化 合物在烯丙位氧化中的应用，并简述了丁基锂方法、固相催化方法、生物氧化方法 和次氯酸钠氧化方法在烯丙位氧化中的应用．     

2-Deoxy-d-glucose Promotes Buforin IIb-Induced Cytotoxicity in Prostate Cancer DU145 Cells and Xenograft Tumors

Inhibition of the glycolytic pathway is a critical strategy in anticancer therapy because of the role of aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells. The glycolytic inhibitor 2-Deoxy-d-glucose (2-DG) has shown potential in combination with other anticancer agents. Buforin IIb is an effective antimicrobial peptide (AMP) with broad-spectrum anticancer activity and selectivity. The efficacy of combination treatment with 2-DG and buforin IIb in prostate cancer remains unknown. Here, we tested the efficacy of buforin IIb as a mitochondria-targeting AMP in the androgen-independent human prostate cancer cell line DU145. Combining 2-DG with buforin IIb had a synergistic toxic effect on DU145 cells and mouse xenograft tumors. Combination treatment with 2-DG and buforin IIb caused stronger proliferation inhibition, greater G1 cell cycle arrest, and higher apoptosis than either treatment alone. Combination treatment dramatically decreased L-lactate production and intracellular ATP levels, indicating severe inhibition of glycolysis and ATP production. Flow cytometry and confocal laser scanning microscopy results indicate that 2-DG may increase buforin IIb uptake by DU145 cells, thereby increasing the mitochondria-targeting capacity of buforin IIb. This may partly explain the effect of combination treatment on enhancing buforin IIb-induced apoptosis. Consistently, 2-DG increased mitochondrial dysfunction and upregulated Bax/Bcl-2, promoting cytochrome c release to initiate procaspase 3 cleavage induced by buforin IIb. These results suggest that 2-DG sensitizes prostate cancer DU145 cells to buforin IIb. Moreover, combination treatment caused minimal hemolysis and cytotoxicity to normal WPMY-1 cells. Collectively, the current study demonstrates that dual targeting of glycolysis and mitochondria by 2-DG and buforin IIb may be an effective anticancer strategy for the treatment of some advanced prostate cancer.     

Identification and screening of active components from Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. in regulating autophagy

This study investigated the flavonoid constituents of a traditional Chinese medical plant Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. by using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadruple time-of-flight mass spectrometry and screened the active components in regulating autophagy.Normal rat kidney (NRK) cells transfected with green fluorescent protein- microtubule-associated protein 1 light Chain 3(GFP-LC3) were treated with Z. clinopodioides flavonoids and its chemical compositions. After 4 h of treatment, the auto-phagy spot aggregation in NRK cells was photographed and observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy. The following 10 flavonoid components of Z. clinopodioides were identified: baicalein(1), quercetin(2), hyperoside(3), quercetin3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside(4), apigenin(5), kaempferol(6), chrysin(7), diosimin(8), linarin(9) and rutin(10). Among these flavonoids, chrysin, apigenin and quercetin were identified as the active principles in activating autophagy. This research may provide a reference for further developing and utilizing Z. clinopodioides.