清除树脂在组合化学中的应用

清除树脂是一种特殊的固相试剂。近五年，它们被广泛的用于平行液相法合成组合化学库，简化液相组合化学库的纯化操作。本文综述了清除树脂在纯化操作中的使用策略。根据清除纯化原理，介绍了共价键型和离子键型两类清除树脂。给出了清除树脂在组合化学中的具体应用实例。最后对清除树脂的发展作了展望。     

Oxygen imaging of living cells and tissues using luminescent molecular probes

Oxygen imaging of biological cells and tissues is becoming increasingly important in cell biology and in the pathophysiology of various hypoxia-related diseases. The optical oxygen-sensing method using luminescent probes provides very useful, high spatial resolution information regarding oxygen distribution in living cells and tissues. This review focuses on recent advances in biological oxygen measurements based on the phosphorescence quenching of probe molecules by oxygen, and on hypoxia-sensitive fluorescent probes. Special attention is devoted to metal complex probes, Pt(II)- and Pd(II)-porphyrins, Ru(II) complexes, and Ir(III) complexes. Current knowledge regarding the mechanism of phosphorescence quenching of metal complexes by oxygen is described in relation to the oxygen sensitivity of the probes, and recent advances in optical oxygen probes and detection techniques for intracellular and tissue oxygen measurements are reviewed, emphasizing the usefulness of chemical modifications for improving probe properties. Tissue oxygen imaging and hypoxic tumor imaging using these metal complex probes demonstrate the vast potential of optical oxygen-sensing methods using luminescent probes.     

Optochemical Control of mRNA Translation in Eukaryotes

A major stage in the expression of genes is the translation of messenger RNA (mRNA), and the regulation of this process is essential for protein production in cells. How tightly controlled gene expression can be spatially and temporally, is particularly evident in polar cells and embryonic development. We need tools to dissect these complex processes, if we wish to understand the underlying links, especially the difficulties brought on by malfunction. External bioorthogonal triggers are very helpful in this area, if they let us precisely control where and when a process is started. Equipping nucleic acids with light-responsive groups has proven to be an effective approach to examine the dynamic regulatory route of mRNA translation in living cells. In this review, we present an overview of the most recent methods for optochemically controlling translation, focusing on cis-acting technologies.     

Optochemical Control of Biological Processes in Cells and Animals

Biological processes are naturally regulated with high spatial and temporal control, as is perhaps most evident in metazoan embryogenesis. Chemical tools have been extensively utilized in cell and developmental biology to investigate cellular processes, and conditional control methods have expanded applications of these technologies toward resolving complex biological questions. Light represents an excellent external trigger since it can be controlled with very high spatial and temporal precision. To this end, several optically regulated tools have been developed and applied to living systems. In this review we discuss recent developments of optochemical tools, including small molecules, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids that can be irreversibly or reversibly controlled through light irradiation, with a focus on applications in cells and animals.     

乏氧光学影像探针的设计与应用

氧气在生命活动中具有重要意义, 为需氧生物提供了重要的能量来源, 氧气供应不足会导致组织乏氧. 乏氧往往与炎症、 慢性伤口及肿瘤等多种疾病密切相关, 而组织氧浓度是评估机体健康的重要依据. 光学成像在空间分辨率、 灵敏性和成本方面的巨大优势使其成为炎症、 癌症、 脑部疾病和手术导航的重要影像诊断工具. 本文介绍了数种乏氧响应的光学探针的合成策略, 并展示了不同的乏氧光学探针在肿瘤检测、 炎症监测、 伤口氧含量监测、 治疗响应监测和食品包装检测等方面的应用, 最后探讨了乏氧光学成像的应用前景.     

Altering Oxygen Binding by Redox-Inactive Metal Substitution to Control Catalytic Activity: Oxygen Reduction on Manganese Oxide Nanoparticles as a Model System**

Establishing generic catalyst design principles by identifying structural features of materials that influence their performance will advance the rational engineering of new catalytic materials. In this study, by investigating metal-substituted manganese oxide (spinel) nanoparticles, Mn₃O₄:M (M=Sr, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu), we rationalize the dependence of the activity of Mn₃O₄:M for the electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) on the enthalpy of formation of the binary MO oxide, Δ_fH°(MO), and the Lewis acidity of the M²⁺ substituent. Incorporation of elements M with low Δ_fH°(MO) enhances the oxygen binding strength in Mn₃O₄:M, which affects its activity in ORR due to the established correlation between ORR activity and the binding energy of *O/*OH/*OOH species. Our work provides a perspective on the design of new compositions for oxygen electrocatalysis relying on the rational substitution/doping by redox-inactive elements.     

Structural Modeling of TRPA1 Ion Channel—Determination of the Binding Site for Antagonists

TRPA1 is a transmembrane cation channel, one of the most promising targets in the context of respiratory diseases. Its general structure has already been experimentally resolved, but the binding site of TRPA1 antagonists such as HC-030031, a model methylxanthine derivative, remains unknown. The present study aimed to determine the potential binding site of xanthine antagonists and to describe their binding mode, using a molecular modeling approach. This study represents the first attempt to bring together site-directed mutagenesis reports and the latest cryo-EM structure of an antagonist bound to TRPA1. Our research suggests that the core moiety of HC-030031 binds to a pocket formed by the TRP-like domain and the pre-S1, S4, S5 helices of one subunit. The structure, determined by cryo-EM, shows interactions of a core hypoxanthine moiety in the same area of the binding site, sharing the interaction of xanthine/hypoxanthine with Trp-711. Moreover, the predicted binding mode of HC-030031 assumes interaction with Asn-855, a residue demonstrated to be important for HC-030031 recognition in site-directed mutagenesis studies. Our model proved to be advantageous in a retrospective virtual screening benchmark; therefore, it will be useful in research on new TRPA1 antagonists among xanthine derivatives and their bioisosteres.     

A Practical,Water‐Soluble,Ionic Scavenger for the Solution‐Phase Syntheses of Amides

A new ionic, water‐soluble scavenger for acyl chlorides, 1‐(2‐aminoethyl)pyridinium bromide ( 1 ), has been investigated. Compound 1 was used for the rapid and simple purification of a series of benzamides and sulfonamides (Table) obtained by solution‐phase synthesis from the corresponding amines (Scheme). The inexpensive scavenger, which can be prepared on large scale, was shown to readily ‘eliminate’ excess acyl chlorides (reagent) by simple aqueous extraction. The amides purified in this way were obtained in excellent yields and purities (Table), which makes 1 a versatile new reagent, especially for the combinatorial solution‐phase synthesis of amide libraries.     

An Enzyme-Mimicking Single-Atom Catalyst as an Efficient Multiple Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species Scavenger for Sepsis Management

Sepsis, characterized by immoderate production of multiple reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), causes high morbidity and mortality. Despite progress made with nanozymes, efficient antioxidant therapy to eliminate these RONS remains challenging, owing largely to the specificity and low activity of exploited nanozymes. Herein, an enzyme-mimicking single-atom catalyst, Co/PMCS, features atomically dispersed coordinatively unsaturated active Co-porphyrin centers, which can rapidly obliterate multiple RONS to alleviate sepsis. Co/PMCS can eliminate O₂^.− and H₂O₂ by mimicking superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase, while removing ^.OH via the oxidative-reduction cycle, with markedly higher activity than nanozymes. It can also scavenge ^.NO through formation of a nitrosyl–metal complex. Eventually, it can reduce proinflammatory cytokine levels, protect organs from damage, and confer a distinct survival advantage to the infected sepsis mice.     

An Overview on Pt3X Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

The activity of Pt towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) can be enhanced by alloying it with secondary metals. They can be grouped into three different classes: alloys, bimetallics and intermetallics. Although alloys and bimetallics exhibit enhanced performance, often they are limited by metal dissolution and resulted in poor durability. This invokes the need on the development of ordered intermetallics. In this minireview we comprehensively present the recent progress and developments of Pt₃X alloys and intermetallics towards ORR. Additionally, major technical challenges and possible future research directions to overcome these challenges are discussed to facilitate further research in this area.     

An Oxidizable Anion‐Excluding Polymer‐Overlayer for Oxygen Electrodes

Here we describe an anion excluding ion‐permeable membrane, which we evaluate on an O₂‐electroreducing cathode poised at a strongly oxidizing potential, near the reversible potential of the O₂/H₂O half cell. The bioelectrocatalyst of the O₂ cathode consists of the cross‐linked electrostatic adduct of a polycationic redox hydrogel and bilirubin oxidase (BOD), a polyanion at neutral at pH 7.3. If an uncured Nafion dispersion is applied on this bioelectrocatalyst, the polyanionic Nafion displaces the BOD in the electrostatic adduct, de‐wiring the BOD. We show here that insertion of a polycationic poly(acrylamide‐co‐vinylimidazole) (PAA‐PVI) between the bioelectrocatalyst and the Nafion prevents the dewiring of BOD. The resulting bi‐layer membrane effectively excludes the urate, thiocyanate and NADH anions.     

柠檬酸溶胶-凝胶法制备的Ce1-xZrxO2: 结构及其氧移动性

采用 XRF、XRD、Raman、XPS、H₂-TPR 以及与氩离子刻蚀相结合的XPS等表征技术对柠檬酸溶胶-凝胶法制备的Ce_1-xZr_xO₂ (0≤x≤1)样品的结构及其氧移动性进行了研究. 结果表明, Ce_1-xZr_xO₂ 样品的晶型结构对其中氧的移动性有明显影响. 当x≤0.15 时, Ce_1-xZr_xO₂ 以立方CeO₂相 Ce-Zr-O 固溶体存在, 随着Zr含量的逐渐增加, CeO₂晶胞体积减小、氧空位浓度增加, 氧移动性逐渐增强; 当x＞0.15时, 形成四方ZrO₂相和立方CeO₂相Ce-Zr-O固溶体的混合物, 随着Zr含量的逐渐增加, 四方ZrO₂相的含量增加、氧空位浓度减小, 氧移动性逐渐减弱. 因此, Ce_0.852Zr_0.152O₂样品具有最高的氧移动性.     

The Stable Isotopes of Oxygen in Research and Technical Applications

The stable isotopes of oxygen have proved to be efficient research tools; however, only a small fraction of the possible applications of these isotopes have been examined so far. The present progress report deals with five basic types of isotopic effects whose investigation and evaluation offer information of a new kind about physical, chemical, and biological systems and processes.     

不同Al含量聚铝碳硅烷纤维空气不熔化及氧含量控制研究

利用低分子量聚碳硅烷(L-PCS)与乙酰丙酮铝间的热聚合反应,通过调节原料配比和反应条件,合成了不同Al含量,且具有良好可纺性的聚铝碳硅烷(PACS).研究了PACS的分子量分布和分子结构,PACS纤维空气不熔化特点并与PCS纤维进行比较.结果表明,[Al(Ac Ac)3]以-Al(Ac Ac)2悬挂和-Al(Ac Ac)-桥联两种方式接入L-PCS分子结构,PACS分子量呈双峰分布.PACS中Si—H含量和反应活性随Al含量增加而下降,氧化生成的Si—OH难以进一步形成Si—O—Si交联结构.这导致Al含量越高,凝胶点温度越高,凝胶含量随温度升高增加缓慢,同时引入多余氧.通过预氧化与高温处理相结合的方法,将不熔化纤维中氧含量控制在11 wt%以下.高温处理过程中发生自交联:Si—OH间脱水生成Si—O—Si;Si—H与Si—OH或Si—CH3脱氢生成Si—CH2—Si.     

LaBO3(B=Fe,Co)中氧的迁移与光催化反应活性

以柠檬酸法合成的钙钛矿型复合氧化物LaBO3(B=Fe,Co)为催化剂,对水溶性染料进行光催化降解,实验结果表明,其光催化活性与钙钛矿型结构中氧空位沿BO6八面体棱边以曲线而非直线的迁移机制有关.在光催化氧化过程中,光生电子首先被表面氧空位束缚,再与表面的吸附氧反应生成超氧基(O2-·)而加速对染料分子的降解.钙钛矿型复合氧化物中的氧空位是由氧的迁移产生的,它可以作为电子的陷阱而捕俘电子,并作为氧的吸附中心而提高催化剂表面的吸附氧量.     

Molecular Complexes and Oxygen Adducts of Tetrapyrrole Pigments

Metalloporphyrins not carrying functional groups and the π-radicals of these species form comparably stable coplanar π-π-dimers by means of various types of weak interactions. Chlorophyll a and other derivatives containing carbonyl groups add water and aggregate into molecular complexes by means of hydrogen bonds. Such aggregates are of special interest in connection with a new hypothesis for the photo-oxidation of water to oxygen during photosynthesis. Finally, Some new discoveries concerning the structure and reactivity of heme-oxygen complexes are discussed.     

光纤氧传感器技术进展

综述了近年来国内外光纤氧传感器技术的研究及应用情况,探索了光纤和荧光指示剂的进展,阐述了氧传感技术和制作氧传感膜的机理及光纤氧传感器的应用情况,并展望了光纤氧传感器的发展趋势。     

Regulating the Oxygen Affinity of Single Atom Catalysts by Dual-atom Design for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity

This work chooses Cu/Fe single-atom catalysts(SACs) with weak/strong oxygen affinity to clarify the effect of dual-atom configuration on oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) performance based on density functional theory(DFT) calculations. The stability and ORR activity of single or dual Cu/Fe atomic sites anchored on nitrogen-doped graphene sheets(Cu-N₄-C, Cu₂-N₆-C, Fe-N₄-C, and Fe₂-N₆-C) are investigated, and the results indicate the dual-atom catalysts(Cu₂-N₆-C and Fe₂-N₆-C) are thermodynamically stable enough to avoid sintering and aggregation. Compared with single-atom active sites of Cu-N₄-C, which show weak oxygen affinity and poor ORR performance with a limiting potential of 0.58 V, the dual-Cu active sites of Cu₂-N₆-C exhibit enhanced ORR activity with a limiting potential up to 0.87 V due to strengthened oxygen affinity. Interestingly, for Fe SACs with strong oxygen affinity, the DFT results show that the dual-Fe sites stabilize the two OH^* ligands structure[Fe₂(OH)₂-N₆-C], which act as the active sites during ORR process, resulting in greatly improved ORR performance with a limiting potential of 0.90 V. This study suggests that the dual-atom design is a potential strategy to improve the ORR performance of SACs, in which the activity of the single atom active sites is limited with weak or strong oxygen affinity.