Proteomics and Its Application in Biomarker Discovery and Drug Development

Proteomics is a research field aiming to characterize molecular and cellular dynamics in protein expression and function on a global level. The introduction of proteomics has been greatly broadening our view and accelerating our path in various medical researches. The most significant advantage of proteomics is its ability to examine a whole proteome or sub-proteome in a single experiment so that the protein alterations corresponding to a pathological or biochemical condition at a given time c…     

分光光度法快速测定玉米叶片中的叶绿素

以玉米叶片为材料,利用双波长双光束紫外可见分光光度计,用最大决定系数增量回归算法,研究了叶片叶绿素a、b及SPAD值同时、快速测量方法.结果表明,用3个波长点建立的模型可以达到良好的预测效果,预测叶绿素a、b及SPAD值的相关系数分别为0.9919、0.9816和0.9757;标准差分别为1.52、0.43和1.96;预测相对标准差分别为4.64%、5.50%和4.88%.同时研究了仪器波长误差和带宽变化对测定结果的影响, 发现波长偏移超过0.2 nm,误差快速增大,且波长向长波方向偏移时对测量的影响要大于向短波方向偏移的影响;仪器带宽变大,预测误差也就越大.     

Practical aspects of fast HPLC separations for pharmaceutical process development using monolithic columns

A large number of samples can be generated during pharmaceutical process development. Fast separation for these samples is usually challenging due to the complexity of sample matrix, which requires high efficiency as well as high speed. Monolithic columns (E. Merck, Germany) were investigated as a possible tool for reducing separation time in reversed-phase HPLC without significantly sacrificing efficiency or resolution. Both van Deemter plots and separations of alkyl benzenes and in-process samples showed that monolithic columns were suitable for fast separations without significantly compromising resolution. Practical parameters including the pressure drop, retention factor, selectivity, and tailing factor of monolithic columns (Chromolith type) were compared to those of conventional YMC 150 mm × 4.6 mm (3-μm particles) and 250 mm × 4.6 mm (5-μm particles) packed columns. The batch-to-batch reproducibility of the 100 mm × 4.6 mm Chromolith columns from five randomly ordered batches was also compared to the 250 mm × 4.6 mm YMC particle-packed columns. Fast and efficient separations of complicated process samples including crude drug substances, reaction mixtures, and crystallized mother liquors were demonstrated for both monolithic columns and conventional packed columns. The analysis times were decreased by three to seven times on the coupled monolithic columns, while maintaining the comparable resolution to typical 5-μm particle-packed 250 mm × 4.6 mm columns.     

魔芋葡甘聚糖功能材料研究与应用进展

为了更好地开发利用魔芋葡甘聚糖(KGM),本文阐明了KGM独特的结构、优良的理化性质,分析了其结构与性能的关系, 综述了在食品、化工、医药、石油钻探等应用领域中形成的以KGM为基本组成的功能材料研究进展。并对近几年国内外KGM在该领域的研究动向及其应用前景进行了探讨。     

光学相干层析技术在法庭科学中的新应用

光学影像技术是法庭科学物证检验分析的重要技术手段，具有无损、原位、快速等优势。近年来，随着光学影像技术的不断发展，一些新技术、新方法不断被引入法庭科学领域并付诸应用。光学相干层析技术（简称OCT技术）是一种光学断层成像技术，具有无损、高分辨、快速、断层成像的特点，特别是其可以无损地得到材料或生物组织内部的结构信息，突破了传统二维成像只能进行物质表面分析的局限，因此可成为一种很有前景的新型法庭科学光学影像技术。本文首先介绍了自主搭建的一套三维OCT成像系统，并着重介绍了基于该系统应用于法庭科学油漆物证检验、胶带指纹显现和毛囊特征分析等方面的研究。结果表明，OCT技术非常适合用于法庭科学物证检验分析，作为其他检验的先导技术手段，获取样品内部信息，提取新型光学特征参数。由于其采用光纤化技术，还有望实现便携化、小型化，在现场勘查中开展相关应用。     

Near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate calibration for the quantitative determination of certain properties in the petrochemical industry

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in conjunction with chemometric techniques allows on-line monitoring in real time, which can be of considerable use in industry. If it is to be correctly used in industrial applications, generally some basic considerations need to be taken into account, although this does not always apply. This study discusses some of the considerations that would help evaluate the possibility of applying multivariate calibration in combination with NIR to properties of industrial interest. Examples of these considerations are whether there is a relation between the NIR spectrum and the property of interest, what the calibration constraints are and how a sample-specific error of prediction can be quantified. Various strategies for maintaining a multivariate model after it has been installed are also presented and discussed.     

用循环伏安法对彩色显影剂氧化产物脱氨反应的研究

本文讨论了用循环伏安法测定电化学反应之后的化学反应(EC反应)速率的方法。测定了pH1.85～12.5范围内彩色显影剂CD-2的脱氨速率。结果表明,在酸性溶液中(pH<5),随着pH的增加脱氨速率减小;在碱性溶液中(pH>7),随着pH的增加脱氨速率增大;在中性或弱酸性溶液中pH5—7的范围内几乎与pH无关。同时讨论了脱氨反应机理。     

First proficiency test for the determination of NORM in contaminated soil from the oil field

The Atomic Energy Commission of Syria (AECS), in cooperation with the Arabic Atomic Energy Agency (AAEA), has initiated the first proficiency test exercise for the determination of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) in contaminated soil from the oil field. The soil sample was collected from one of the most highly radioactively contaminated lagoons with production water in the Syrian oil fields, which was then prepared, characterised and certified according to a standard procedure. Samples were dispatched to laboratories from eight Arab countries; Kuwait, Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia, Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Libya and Syria. The results were evaluated using three statistical criteria; z-score, the U _test score and the relative bias. These statistical methods were used to evaluate the performance of each laboratory, in addition to the overall evaluation for each radionuclide. This evaluation has indicated that 57% and 86% of the results passed the criteria set for precision and accuracy applied for this test in relation to ²²⁶Ra and ²²⁸Ra, respectively. These two radionuclides are considered to be the most important radionuclides in the oil industry.     

Determination of poisonous metals in wastewater collected from paint manufacturing plant using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) system was developed for determination of toxic metals in wastewater collected from local paint manufacturing plant. The plasma was generated by focusing a pulsed Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm on the solid residue from wastewater collected from paint industry. The concentration of different elements of environmental significance like, lead, copper, chromium, calcium, sulphur, magnesium, zinc, titanium, strontium, nickel, silicone, iron, aluminum, barium, sodium, potassium and zirconium, in paint wastewater were 6, 3, 4, 301, 72, 200, 20, 42, 4, 1, 35, 120, 133, 119, 173, 28 and 12 mg kg⁻¹, respectively. The evaluation of potential and capabilities of LIBS as a rapid tool for paint industry effluent characterization is discussed in detail. Optimal experimental conditions were evaluated for improving the sensitivity of our LIBS system through parametric dependence study. The laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) results were compared with the results obtained using standard analytical technique such as inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy (ICP). The relative accuracy of our LIBS system for various elements as compared with ICP method is in the range of 0.03-0.6 at 2.5% error confidence. Limits of detection (LOD) of our LIBS system were also estimated for the above mentioned elements.     

薄层色谱展开方法的几处改进

介绍了几种薄层色谱展开方法，包括中途展开、接力展开、多维接力展开、改进二维展开等，还介绍了一种简单的下行展开的操作方式以及关键部件的制作方法。