KINETIC STUDIES TO INTERPRET 'HIGH-ENERGY PHENOMENA' OF PHOTOMORPHOGENESISL ON THE BASIS OF PHYTOCHROME

Abstract— Kinetic studies with the mustard seedling ( Sinapis alba L.) support the hypothesis that the so-called 'high energy reaction' of photomorphogenesis can be understood solely on the basis of phytochrome. Light-induced anthocyanin synthesis (a typical 'positive' photoresponse⁽¹⁾ and light dependent inhibition of hypocotyl lengthening (a typical 'negative' photoresponse⁽¹⁾) have been investigated. In order to explain the experimental data we have to assume that there are two different types of phytochrome 730 which differ greatly as far as their resistance to irreversible destruction is concerned. The existence of these two different types of phytochrome 730 has already been postulated on the basis of spectrophotometric measurements in vivo .⁽²⁾     

STUDIES ON LYSOZYME: EFFECT OF VISIBLE LIGHT ON THE CONFORMATION OF THE ENZYME IN THE PRESENCE OF METHYLENE BLUE

Abstract— Lysozyme undergoes conformational changes when exposed to visible light in the presence of methylene blue. Ultracentrifugation, gel filtration and end group analysis showed that no peptide bond was cleaved. About 30 per cent of the tryptophan residues were, however, modified. The enzymic activity decreased by 50 per cent. The sedimentation coefficient and helical content decreased; the extinction in the u.v. region between 185 to 210 nm increased. The photooxidized enzyme was more susceptible to trypsinolysis than the native enzyme.     

核盘菌多糖的构象及其构象变化的研究

研究了一种由Ｓｃｌｅｒｏｔｉｎｉａｓｃｌｅｒｏｔｉｏｒｕｍｓｓ－００１产生的具有潜在抗肿瘤活性的微生物胞外多糖──核盘菌多糖的溶液行为及构象变化．通过对其在不同离子强度和不同ｐＨ值下［η］值的考察，发现其在不同离子强度下和一定的ｐＨ范围内溶液行为稳定．但当ｐＨ＞１２．３６时其［η］值急剧变小．利用透射电镜对样品在不同条件下分子形貌的研究表明，这种溶液行为的变化是由分子构象的变化产生的     

ON THE PRIMARY PHOTOPROCESS OF 124-kdalton PHYTOCHROME

The photoreaction between P_τ and the first detectable intermediate, lumi-R, of 124-kdalton oat phytochrome has been investigated at low temperatures. The temperature dependence of the quantum yields of the photoreactions, P_τ to lumi-R and lumi-R to P_τ, has been determined. From measurements over a temperature range from 119 to 155 K, an activation barrier of 3.6 ± 0.5 kJ mol ₁ is found for the photoreaction of P_τ with 661-nm actinic light. A higher value (5.7 ± 0.7 kJ mol ^-1) is found for the photoreaction of lumi-R to P^τ. with 698-nm actinic light. Increased quantum yields are found in deuterated buffer solutions at low temperatures. The activation energies for deuterated phytochrome (3.2 ± 0.7 kJ mol^–1 for P_τ with 661-nm irradiation and 6.2 ± 1.2 kJ mol^-1 for lumi-R at 698-nm irradiation) are identical within the limits of error with those of protonated phytochrome. The lack of a deuterium effect for the activation energies favors the Z,E-isomerization rather than proton transfer or tautomerization for the chromophore photochemistry during P_τ⇄lumi-R conversion.     

二维蛋白质模型分子在折叠过程中的构象研究

蛋白质在折叠过程中其构象要发生明显变化 .采用精确计数法 ,计算了在蛋白质折叠的不同阶段其尺寸大小及其分布情况 .发现在折叠的初期 ,分子的尺寸比较大 ,其分布也比较宽 .在折叠的后期 ,分子的尺寸比较小 ,其分布比较窄 .不同的氨基酸序列 ,其分子尺寸的分布也不同 .对于可折叠的氨基酸序列 ,在平均尺寸大小附近出现的几率特别大 .同时还计算了比值SN DN.这里SN 为可设计序列数目 (Thenumberofdesigningsequences) ,DN 为可设计构象数目 (Thenumberofdesignableconformations) ,并有关系- 1 6 8 4 +0 32 5 5N≤SN DN ≤- 0 86 6 4 +0 312 5N　 (N ≥ 13)通过这些研究以提高对折叠过程的认识     

PHYTOCHROME and PROTEIN PHOSPHORYLATION

The molecular mode of signal transduction triggered by phytochrome is unknown. One characteristic structural/topographic feature of the physiologically active form (Pfr) of phytochrome is that its tetrapyrrole chromophore becomes preferentially exposed in the Pfr form (compared to the Pr form). Phytochrome in its Pfr form appears to affect phosphorylation of cellular proteins. The literature on the phytochrome-mediated protein phosphorylation has been reviewed in an attempt to search for the role of the chromophore topography of phytochrome in the signal transduction process. In order to initiate a dephosphorylation-phosphorylation cascade as a possible step for the signal transduction, it may interact with a cellular protein kinase to inhibit its activity. This hypothesis has been reviewed with results from phosphorylation inhibition assays by the Pfr form of phytochrome and in light of the inhibition of protein kinase activity by tetrapyrroles in general.     

STRUCTURAL STUDIES ON THE PHOTORECEPTOR PHYTOCHROME: REEVALUATION OF THE EPITOPE FOR MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY Z-3B1

The photoreceptor phytochrome is widely distributed in the plant kingdom from angiosperms to ferns, mosses and algae. The epitope for the monoclonal antibody Z-3B1 which exhibits wide-ranging cross-reactivity with phytochromes from higher and lower plants was mapped by the combination of several methods: by Western blot with proteolytic fragments of known localization, by sequence comparison of phytochromes from various plants, and by production of overlapping fusion proteins. The only sequence which is common to all positively-reacting fusion proteins is the sequence A-830 to R-859. This sequence must contain the Z-3B1 epitope. The best candidate is suggested to be the T-cell antigenic sequence K-Y-V/I-E-A/C-L-L-T (= K-848 to T-855). The significance of the highly conserved epitope in all phytochromes is discussed.     

4,4’-二苯甲酰基联苯构象的分子力学研究

4,4’—二苯甲酰基联苯有两个三岔点,属于二元三岔共轭体系。从结构式上看,卽可把它作为二苯甲酮骨架的取代产物,又可看作是在联苯骨架上的取代。作为系统研究三岔共轭体系结构效应的部分工作,我们用QCFF/PI+MCA(Quantum Mechanical Extension of the Consistent Force Field to PI Electron System+Molecular Crystal Analysis)程序研究了其晶态和孤立态(气态)构象。研究结果表明,在孤立态中,联苯基的二个苯环的最小二乘     

REGULATION OF PROTEIN PHOSPHORYLATION BY PHYTOCHROME IN Sorghum bicolor

Abstract— In vitro phosphorylation of some polypeptides was affected in extracts obtained from 5-and 6-day-old plants irradiated with 5 min of red light. The phosphorylation of 55 kDa polypeptide in both 5- and 6-day-old plants, a 60 kDa, and 76 kDa polypeptide in 6-day-old plants and 70 kDa, 67 kDa polypeptide in 5-day-old plants was stimulated by red light. This effect was reversible by far-red light. The extent of stimulation by red light and reversal by far-red light varied for different polypeptides. No differential effect of red and far-red light was seen on the phosphorylation of 94 and 40 kDa polypeptides. In fact, phosphorylation of 94 kDa polypeptide in 6-day-old plants decreased on red light irradiation. These results show that the phosphorylation or dephosphorylation of some proteins is affected by phytochrome and the effect of light is also dependent on the age of the plant.     

羧甲基纤维素-十二烷基醇聚氧乙烯醚丙烯酸酯共聚物表面活性剂在水溶液中的胶束形态

采用动态激光光散射及环境扫描电镜研究了羧甲基纤维素型高分子表面活性剂在水溶液中的胶束形态 .结果表明 ,共聚物在水溶液中的形态完全不同于羧甲基纤维素分子 ,亲水疏水链段的引入 ,使共聚物分子聚集形成了以疏水链段为核心的棍状胶束结构 .高分子表面活性剂水溶液体系的归一化一级相关函数不符合单指数衰减 ,表明胶束形态的多分散性 .在 0 .0 0 5%～ 1 %浓度范围内 ,胶束粒子大小均分布在两个区域 ,随共聚物浓度增大 ,低粒径区保持在 3 0～ 1 0 0nm范围 ,为单分子区 ;而高粒径区随浓度增大移向更高值 ,表明多分子胶束不断长大 .     

ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DARK REVERSION OF PHYTOCHROME IN THE MUSTARD SEEDLING

Abstract —We present physiological evidence using the threshold control of lipoxygenase synthesis† by P_fr in the mustard seedling (LOG response) that there is no dark reversion of phytochrome
which would be relevant for this response. Such Ptr which can be detected with the lipoxygenase response disappears exclusively through degradation with a half-life of 45 min at 25°C. De novo synthesis of P*_r in the hypocotylar hook takes place at a constant rate (zero order rate constant) irrespective of the level of P_r or P*_tot, i.e. there is no detectable feedback control of P_r synthesis during the period of experimentation. The data of the present paper are consistent with a quantitative phytochrome model (Scheme 1) which has been advanced and treated quantitatively in the companion paper (Oelze-Karow and Mohr, 1976).     

蛋白质分子印迹聚合物研究

分子识别现象在生命过程中扮演着极其重要的角色,对此进行研究和探索是化学和生物学领域的核心课题,制备具有分子识别能力的人工受体是对该领域科学工作者的一个持久挑战．为此,相关研究人员进行了多方努力,创造性地发展了许多崭新的方法和手段,其中的分子印迹聚合物制备技术就是这些方法和手段中的一种.     

二苯基吡唑啉衍生物发光态构象的研究

本工作在合成了几种不同结构吡唑啉衍生物的基础上,测定了它们在相同极性,不同粘度介质中的荧光量子产率并表明:和1-位氮原子相联苯基的旋转松弛对该类化合物的发光具有决定意义,通过对化合物在极性与非极性溶剂内和在冻结与流动条件下(低温与室温下)荧光强度的比较,证明了二苯基吡唑啉化合物的发光态具有扭曲构象。     

PURIFICATION OF PHYTOCHROME FROM RYE BY FAST PROTEIN LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

Abstract. A rapid procedure for the purification of phytochrome from rye by fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) is described. A pre-purification with Q-Sepharose fast flow and hydroxylapatite fast flow is necessary in order not to exceed the total capacity of the Mono-Q HR 5/5 column. The whole fractionation is finished within 24 h and yields an intact 124-kDa phytochrome of high purity.     

聚肽嵌段共聚物中肽链构象对其自组装行为的影响

两亲性聚肽嵌段共聚物具有良好的生物相容性、生物安全性和可生物降解性,其在选择性溶剂中自组装形成的胶束在药物控释载体方面有着良好的应用前景[1~4].Cho等研究了聚(L-谷氨酸-γ-苯甲酯)(PBLG)-聚氧化乙烯(PEO)嵌段共聚物(PBLG-b-PEO)在水中的自组装性能,发现PBLG-b-PEO在水     

胆红素与胆汁酸盐作用时的构象变化

利用PPP-SCF-CI-DV量子化学程序拟合胆红素以及胆汁酸盐-胆红素水溶液的UV和CD谱, 借以研究胆红素及其与胆汁酸盐复合物的构象性质。发现胆红素与胆汁酸盐作用时, 两个双吡咯生色团的扭角由104°变成112°, 仍保持形成分子内氢键的状态, 其UV及CD谱两个吸收峰间隔的增宽, 主要是胆红素的一侧双吡咯生色团与胆汁酸盐呈疏水性结合的原故; 二羟基和三羟基胆汁酸盐所形成的二元复合物园二色谱的差别, 是胆红素的对映选择性结合造成的。     

不同价态金属离子对DNA构象的影响

用紫外分光光度法研究了不同价态金属离子对DNA大分子溶液构象的影响。研究结果显示: 金属离子与DNA的作用使DNA溶液的紫外吸收值下降, 即呈现减色效应, 同时减色效应的强弱与金属离子的价态有关。随着价态升高, 减色效应增强。由此说明, 金属离子与DNA的作用使DNA的构象趋于缩拢; 且随着金属离子价态升高, 缩拢程度增强, 甚至产生缩合。还用现代多聚电解质理论对以上现象进行了讨论, 结果是令人满意的。     

THE EFFECT OF DEUTERIUM OXIDE ON THE FLUORESCENCE AND PHOTOTRANSFORMATION OF 124 kDALTON PHYTOCHROME*

Abstract— To probe the nature of primary photoprocess and the mechanism of the phototransformation of undegraded 124 kDa oat phytochrome, solvent deuterium isotope effects on the fluorescence and phototransformation of phytochrome have been investigated. The fluorescence intensity and lifetime of phytochrome (P_r form) are greater in D₂0-buffer than in H₂O-buffer, suggesting a possible involvement of proton transfer in the primary photoprocess of phytochrome. Although the photostationary equilibrium (P_r to P_fr ratio) was not altered by deuterium oxide, in contrast to degraded phytochrome, the rate constants of both transformations, P_r→ P_fr and P_fr→ P_r were enhanced by up to 24%. The P_r to P_fr phototransformation of degraded phytochrome, however, was retarded by about the same percentage in D₂O. These opposite effects of D₂O with degraded and undegraded phytochromes underscore the fact that the P_r form from the former reverts to the P_r form in the dark, apparently catalyzed by deuterated general and/or conjugate acidic group(s). With the degraded phytochrome the deuterium oxide enhancement of the rate of dark reversion was approximately 2-fold (Sarkar and Song, 1981). Both the fluorescence intensity and the rates of phototransformation of phytochrome were enhanced in D₂O with successive photocyclings (P_r→ P_fr→ P_r→ P_fr→ P_r etc.) with alternating red and far-red irradiation. It has been proposed that successive photocycling of phytochrome in D₂O results in proton-deuteron exchange in the partially exposed P_tr chromophore and/or its surrounding amino acid residues.