Chemical Composition,Anti-Breast Cancer Activity and Extraction Techniques of Ent-Abietane Diterpenoids from Euphorbia fischeriana Steud

Ent-abietane diterpenoids are the main active constituents of Euphorbia fischeriana. In the continuing search for new anti-breast cancer drugs, 11 ent-abietane diterpenoids (1–11) were isolated from E. fischeriana. The structures of these compounds were clearly elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR spectra as well as HRESIMS data. Among them, compound 1 was a novel compound, compound 10 was isolated from Euphorbia genus for the first time, compound 11 was firstly discovered from E. fischeriana. These compounds exhibited varying degrees of growth inhibition against the MCF-10A, MCF-7, ZR-75-1 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines in vitro. The experimental data obtained permit us to identify the roles of the epoxy group, hydroxyl group and acetoxyl group on their cytotoxic activities. Extraction is an important means for the isolation, identification, and application of valuable compounds from natural plants. To maximize yields of ent-abietane diterpenoids of E. fischeriana, 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B, jolkinolide B, 17-hydroxyjolkinolide A and jolkinolide A were selected as quality controls to optimize the salting-out-assisted liquid–liquid extraction (SALLE) by response surface methodology (RSM). The optimized conditions for SALLE were 0.47 g sodium dihydrogen phosphate, 5.5 mL acetonitrile and 4.5 mL water at pH 7.5. The experimental values of 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B, jolkinolide B, 17-hydroxyjolkinolide A and jolkinolide A (2.134, 0.529, 0.396, and 0.148 mg/g, respectively) were in agreement with the predicted values, thus demonstrating the appropriateness of the model.     

LC‐ESI‐MS/MS analysis and pharmacokinetics of jolkinolide B,a potential antitumor active component isolated from Euphorbia fischeriana,in rat plasma

A simple, specific and reproducible liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization mass spectrometry was developed and validated for the determination of jolkinolide B, a potential antitumor active component isolated from Euphorbia fischeriana, in rat plasma. Chromatographic separation was achieved on a Venusil MP‐C₁₈ column using an isocratic elution. Jolkinolide B and osthole (internal standard) were monitored by positive electrospray ionization in the selected reaction monitoring mode. Good linearity (r² > 0.996) was achieved by a weighted (1/x²) linear least‐squares regression over a concentration range of 6.50–2600 ng/mL. The accuracy and precision of the assay were satisfactory and the method proved to be applicable to pharmacokinetics following a single intravenous bolus injection of jolkinolide B to rats. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Three New Diterpenoids from Euphorbia wallichii

Three new abietane diterpene lactones, 3α-hydroxyjolkinolide A (1), ent-8α, 14β-dihydroxy-13(15)-ene-16(12α)-abietanolide (2) and ent-8α,14α-dihydroxy-13(15)-ene-16(12α)-abietanolide (3) as well as a known abietane diterpene jolkinolide A (4) were isolated from the roots of Euphorbia wallichii. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis.     

A strategy for the rapid discovery and validation of active diterpenoids as quality markers in different habitats of Langdu using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry with multivariate statistical analysis

Langdu, known as a traditional Chinese medicine, was identified as the roots of species of Euphorbia ebracteolata Hayata and Euphorbia fischeriana Steud, displaying anti-tuberculosis activity. To clarify the potent quality markers of Langdu, this research first developed a fast and sensitive ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for the quantification of 13 diterpenoids in Langdu. The developed method was further applied in the analyses of 12 authentic E. ebracteolata and E. fischeriana samples collected in northern and southeastern China. Then, the anti-tuberculosis evaluation of 12 batches of Langdu samples was performed in vitro. Finally, partial least squares discrimination analysis was used in the discrimination of E. ebracteolata and E. fischeriana from different origins and processing methods. Jolkinolide A ( 1 ), jolkinolide E ( 3 ), yuexiandajisu D ( 6 ), and ebractenone A ( 11 ) were identified as key, potent diterpenoids for the quality control of E. ebracteolata Hayata and E. fischeriana Steud. The present study established a qualitative chemical analysis method for Langdu (E. ebracteolata and E. fischeriana) and suggested the key bioactive components that will improve qualitative control methodology for this important medicine.     

Feeding deterrents against two grain storage insects from Euphorbia fischeriana

The screening of several Chinese medicinal herbs for insecticidal principles showed that Euphorbia fischeriana roots possessed significant feeding deterrent activity against two stored-product insects (Tribolium castaneum and Sitophilus zeamais). From ethanol extract, four feeding deterrents were isolated by bioassay-guided fractionation. The compounds were identified as jolkinolide B, 12-deoxyphorbol 13-(9Z)-octadecenoate 20-acetate, 17-hydroxyjolkinolide A and B on the basis of their phytochemical and spectral data. Jolkinolide B and 17-hydroxyjolkinolide B possessed strong feeding deterrent activities against S. zeamais (EC?? = 342.1 and 543.9 ppm, respectively) and T. castaneum adults (E?? = 361.4 and 551.5 ppm, respectively). 17-Hydroxyjolkinolide A and 12-deoxyphorbol 13-(9Z)-octadecenoate 20-acetate A also exhibited feeding deterrent activity against the two grain storage insects with EC?? values of 631.9 and 884.3 ppm for S. zeamais and 656.5 and 1058.4 ppm for T. castaneum adults.     

Quantification of D‐Asp and D‐Glu in rat brain and human cerebrospinal fluid by microchip electrophoresis

A microchip electrophoresis (MCE) method with LIF detection was presented for quantification of D ‐aspartic acid (D ‐Asp) and D ‐glutamate (D ‐Glu) in biological samples. D ‐Asp and D ‐Glu were determined after precolumn derivatization with FITC. The chiral separation was performed on a glass/PDMS hybrid microfluidic chip using γ‐CD as chiral selector in the running buffer. High sensitive detection was obtained by the LIF detection. The LODs (S/N = 3) for D ‐Asp and D ‐Glu were 6.0×10^–8 and 4.0×10^–8 M, respectively. Using this method, the levels of D ‐Asp and D ‐Glu in rat brain and human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were determined.     

C78n离子的Jahn-Teller畸变和电子光谱

用INDO系列方法对C78n(D3、D3h、D?h)进行系统研究,表明C78(D3)比C78(D3h、D?h)稳定,与理论计算及实验结果一致;且随n绝对值增大,C78n总能量升高;C78n(D3、D3h、D?h)异构体的部分离子发生了Jahn-Teller畸变.以优化构型为基础,用INDO/SCI方法首次计算了C78n的电子光谱,对电子跃迁进行理论指认,讨论C78n光谱的特征吸收与C78相比发生红移的原因.     

Synthesis and mesomorphism of novel multi-arm liquid crystals with cholic acid as chiral centre linking Schiff base moieties as mesogens

A new series of multi-arm chiral liquid crystals (LCs) D1–D3 were synthesised and characterised. Cholic acid was used as the core and ω-[4-(p-alkoxybenzoloxy)phenoxycarbonyl]valeric acid (B1–B3) was used as the mesogenic arms, containing different terminal substituent X (B1: X= -OCH₃, B2:X= -CH₃, B3: X= -Cl). Their structures and mesomorphic properties were investigated by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance hydrogen spectrometer, differential scanning calorimetry, polarised optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction, respectively. The mesogenic B1–B3 displayed smectic B phase. The multi-arm LC D1 displayed cholesteric, while D2 and D3 exhibited nematic phase. The formation of cholesteric phase of D1 was affected by both the chiral core – the bulky cholic acid and the polarity of the terminal substituent of the mesogenic arm. That D1 displayed cholesteric phase but D2–D3 did not indicated that the stronger polarity of the terminal group OCH₃ of D1 played an important part in stabilising the cholesteric phase. The multi-arm LCs D1–D3 all showed ultraviolet activity. The wavelength of maximum absorption of D1–D3 was affected by the terminal substituent of the mesogenic arm.     

Structural identification of degradants of moexipril by LC–MS/MS

A gradient LC–MS method was developed for the identification and characterization of degradants of moexipril using liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI‐MS/MS). Moexipril was subjected to hydrolysis (acid, base and neutral), oxidation, photolytic and thermal degradation conditions as mentioned in ICH guidelines Q1A (R2). The drug degraded under hydrolysis, oxidation and photolytic conditions, but it was stable under thermal conditions. In total, five degradants were formed and separated on an Agilent XDB C‐18 column (4.6 × 150 mm, 5 μm) in a gradient elution method. Four degradants ( D1 , D2 , D4 and D5 ) under acidic conditions, three degradants ( D2 , D3 and D4 ) under basic conditions and three degradants ( D1 , D4 and D5 ) under neutral and oxidative stress conditions were formed. In addition, two degradants ( D4 and D5 ) were formed under photolytic stress conditions. To elucidate the structures of degradants, fragmentation of moexipril and its degradants was studied using LC–MS/MS experiments and accurate mass measurements (HRMS) data. The fragment ions in the product ion tandem mass spectra of all the degradants were compared with those of moexipril and assigned the probable structures for the degradants.     

Solvent extraction of zinc from sulphate leaching solution of a sulphide-oxide sample using D2EHPA and Cyanex 272

Solvent extraction of zinc from sulphate leach solution obtained from the treatment of a sulphide-oxide sample, was investigated using D2EHPA and Cyanex 272 diluted in kerosene in a batch reactor. According to the results, D2EHPA exhibited the higher extraction efficiencies than Cyanex 272 at the organic/aqueous ratio of 1:1. The optimum concentration and pH for D2EHPA and Cyanex 272 were distinguished to be 0.5?mol/L and 2.5, and 0.035?mol/L and 3.5, respectively. Under these conditions, extraction efficiency was found to be ～75% for D2EHPA against 41% for Cyanex 272. The plot of log D versus log [D2EHPA] confirmed the presence of 1 mole D2EHPA in dimeric form for 1 mole Zn in the extraction system. Thermodynamic data showed that the zinc extraction process is endothermic. For D2EHPA, two-stage simulated counter-current extraction experiments were performed on the basis of the McCabe-Thiele diagram and the extraction percentage of zinc was found to be about 88%. The synergistic effect of Cyanex 272 and TBP with D2EHPA was particularly investigated. It was found that the mixture of 80% D2EHPA and 20% Cyanex 272 exhibited the best synergistic effect for Zn-extraction with a synergistic coefficient of 1.04.     

Effect of chain length of some 2D and 3D alkanethiols on gold studied by DSC and voltammetry

Striking similarities and differences in the behaviour of two-dimensional (2D) self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold and corresponding three-dimensional (3D) SAMs on gold of two alkanethiols of different chain lengths, hexadecanethiol (HDM) and octadecanethiol (ODM) were investigated as a function of temperature. Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) of the 2D SAMs and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) of the 3D SAMs were used to study previously unexplained behaviour. CV revealed two transition temperatures in both the HDM and ODM 2D systems. In the DSC studies, both a lower and higher temperature transition was observed in the 3D SAMs of HDM but only one temperature transition was observed in the 3D SAMs of ODM. It was deduced that the lower temperature transitions in the gold-alkanoate nanoparticles were related to interaction between the methyl group chain ends. The lower temperature transition was observed in the 3D system of HDM but not that of ODM because the curvature in the 3D system that is absent in the 2D system reduces the interaction between the alkyl chain ends due to a longer chain resulting in an increased distance between the end groups. It was concluded that the lower transition temperature was attributed to the disordering of the alkyl chains starting from the end closest to the terminal groups.     

含三乙烯二胺强弱碱功能基阴离子交换树脂的制备及其吸附性能

含三乙烯二胺强弱碱功能基阴离子交换树脂的制备及其吸附性能;三乙烯二胺; 强弱碱基阴离子交换树脂; 滴定曲线; 苯甲酸; 吸附性能     

Analysis of vitamin D and its metabolites using thermospray liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry.

A new method is described for the analysis of vitamin D and its metabolites utilizing thermospray (TSP) mass spectrometry as an on-line detector for high performance liquid chromatography. Ionization conditions were optimized for use with isocratic reversed phase chromatography. TSP mass spectrometry was employed in series with a UV absorbance detector to facilitate comparisons between the two methods of detection. Positive ion TSP mass spectra were recorded for vitamin D2, vitamin D3, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3), 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) and 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (24,25(OH)2D3). The spectra contained protonated molecular ions, ammonium adduct ions and fragment ions due to the loss of one or more molecules of water. A comparison of quantitative precision was made by determining UV absorbance and TSP standard curves for vitamin D3 using two different methods: (1) External standard method with post-column (post UV detector) addition of ammonium acetate. (2) As (1) but using the method of internal standards with a closely eluting internal standard (vitamin D2). In each case the quantitative precision (correlation coefficient) for UV absorbance detection was superior owing to intrinsic instability of the TSP ion beam. A stable isotopically labelled internal standard was employed in the development of an assay for 1,25(OH)2D3. The assay was used to quantify in vitro enzymic conversion of 25(OH)D3 to 1,25(OH)2D3 in guinea pig and sheep renal mitochondrial incubations. TSP LC/MS was also applied to analysis of an extract of human blood plasma in which D3 and each of its principal metabolites were identified in a single analysis.     

Solid-state polymerization studies of conjugated diacetylenes deca-2,8-diene-4,6-diyne-1,10-diol and derivatives

The title diacetylenic compound (D3) and its derivatives dibenzoate (D3B), dinitrobenzoate (D3mNB), ditosylate (D3PTS), and diurethane (D3PU) were synthesized and their solid-state reactivity examined under irradiation and thermal stimulation. D3, D3B, and D3PTS crystallized in reactive phases. The thermal and irradiation polymerization behavior of D3 and D3B was examined further by time-conversion curves.     

A kinetic parameter concerning mass transfer in silica monolithic and particulate stationary phases measured by the peak-parking and slow-elution methods

Mass transfer in monolithic C18-silica stationary phases and C18-silica gel particles was studied. A traditional kinetic parameter, gamma(s)D(s), which is a diffusion coefficient of solute molecules in the stationary phase, was measured by two unusual approaches, i.e., peak-parking and slow-elution methods. The correlation between the ratio of gamma(s)D(s) to molecular diffusivity (Dm) and the retention factor (k) was represented by one common curve, irrespective of the RPLC conditions. A similar curved profile was also observed between another kinetic parameter (D(Ls)), which is related to the axial diffusive molecular migration in the stationary phase, and the retention equilibrium constant (Ka). The values of D(Ls) and Ka were calculated from those of gamma(s)D(s) and k, respectively. The ratio of D(Ls)/Dm increases with decreasing Ka and seems to approach around unity when Ka is infinitely small. The dependence of D(Ls) on Ka was also studied from extra-thermodynamic points of view. The linear correlation between In D(Ls) and In Ka suggests the existence of a kind of linear free energy relationship between the mass transfer in the stationary phase and the retention equilibrium. Because these characteristics of D(Ls) are similar to those of the surface diffusion coefficient (D(sur)), D(Ls) seems to correspond to D(sur).     

Sunshine is an Important Determinant of Vitamin D Status Even Among High‐dose Supplement Users: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Crohn's Disease Patients

Sunshine is considered to be the most important source of vitamin D. Due to an increased risk of skin cancer, sun avoidance is advised, but this directly contributes to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency. The simple solution is to advise vitamin D supplementation. The aim of this study was to examine the absolute and relative contribution of sunshine and supplementation to vitamin status. This study was a secondary analysis of an RCT of 92 Crohn's disease patients in remission (49% female, median age = 44). Participants were randomized to 2000 IU day^?1 of vitamin D3 or placebo for 1 year, with 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) being measured at baseline and every 4 months. Based on participant's place of residence, daily ambient UVB dose at wavelengths that can induce vitamin D synthesis (D‐UVB) was obtained. Cumulative and weighted ambient D‐UVB (cw‐D‐UVB) exposure prior to each blood draw was calculated for each participant. Linear regression analysis and multilevel modeling were used to examine the association between UVB exposure, supplementation and 25(OH)D concentration. There was considerable annual variation in D‐UVB, cw‐D‐UVB and 25(OH)D. Both supplementation and cw‐D‐UVB were found to be strongly associated with 25(OH)D: in multilevel model, an increase of approximately 6 nmol L^?1 for every 100 kJ m^?2 in cw‐D‐UVB was found, among those receiving placebo and supplementation (P < 0.0001). Treatment was associated with increase of 23 nmol L^?1 (P < 0.0001). Sunshine is an important determinant of 25(OH)D concentration, even in those who are taking high‐dose vitamin D supplements and reside at a higher mid‐latitude location.     

聚丙烯酰胺/柠檬酸铝胶态分散凝胶性质的研究

用低浓度不同分子量的部分水解聚丙烯酰胺（ Ｈ Ｐ Ａ Ｍ） 和柠檬酸铝制备了胶态分散凝胶（ Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ） ,并用奥氏粘度计、超细粒度分析仪、岩芯流动实验对 Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ 的性质进行了研究．结果表明, Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ 的粘度比 Ｈ Ｐ Ａ Ｍ 粘度低,粒径在４５０ ～５２０ｎ ｍ 之间．岩芯流动实验结果表明, Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ 能够使岩芯的流动阻力大幅度增加,且在岩芯中达到同样的流动阻力所需通过 Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ 的体积与形成 Ｃ Ｄ Ｇ 的 Ｈ Ｐ Ａ Ｍ 的分子量、浓度及岩芯渗透率有关．     

Anomalous fluorescence from the azaxanthone ketyl radical in the excited state

The time-resolved absorption and fluorescence spectra of the azaxanthone (AX) ketyl radical (AXH.) in the excited state (AXH.(Dn) (n = 1 or 2)) were observed during the nanosecond-picosecond two-color two-laser flash photolysis. AXH. showed dual fluorescence peaks at 460 and 645 nm, which were assigned to the D2 --> D0 and D1 --> D0 transitions, respectively. It was found that the lifetime of the D2 --> D0 fluorescence (1.0 ns) was longer than that of the D1 --> D0 fluorescence (0.4 ns). The fluorescent quantum yields of the D1 --> D0 and D2 --> D0 fluorescence were estimated to be 0.0008 +/- 0.0002 and 0.05 +/- 0.02, respectively. These anomalous emitting properties can be attributed to the pyridine ring in AX. AXH. is a new example of a neutral radical which violates Kasha's rule.     

Synthesis of glycopolymers bearing mannaric pendants as inhibitors on the β‐glucuronidase activity: The inhibition mechanisms of mannaric‐ and glucaric‐compounds

A new styrene derivative having D ‐mannaric moiety, N‐p‐vinylbenzyl‐D ‐mannaramic acid (VB‐D ‐ManaH, 8 ) was synthesized though the ring‐opening reaction of D ‐mannaro‐1,4:6,3‐dilactone (D ‐MDL) with p‐vinylbenzylamine. VB‐D ‐ManaH was copolymerized with acrylamide (AAm) to give novel polymers having D ‐mannaric moiety in the pendants, P(VB‐D ‐ManaH‐co‐AAm), 10 . The resulting glycomonomer and polymer ( 8 and 10 ) bearing D ‐mannaric pendants were found to inhibit the β‐glucuronidase activity, although the inhibition ability of the corresponding saccharodilactone (D ‐MDL) was known to be low. Additionally, the inhibition ability of P(VB‐D ‐ManaH‐co‐AAm), 10 , was almost the same as that of the glycopolymer having D ‐glucaric pendants, P(VB‐6‐D ‐GlcaH‐co‐AAm), 1 , which was one of the most effective inhibitors for β‐glucuronidase, reported in our previous work. Thus, 10 and 8 may be the first D ‐mannaric strong inhibitors to the β‐glucuronidase activity. The Lineweaver–Burk plot suggested that the inhibition mechanisms of 10 and 8 were more complicated than in the case of the competitive and uncompetitive inhibition of N‐p‐(vinylbenzyl)‐6‐D ‐glucaramic ( 11 ) and N‐p‐(vinylbenzyl)‐1‐D ‐glucaramic acids ( 12 ), respectively. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 47: 2032–2042, 2009     

壳聚糖稀溶液性质的研究

本文在前工作基础上.对不同脱乙酰度壳聚糖在0.2mol/l CH_3COOH+0.1mol/l CH_3COONa的缓冲溶液中进行了分子量、特性粘数、分子尺寸、第二维利系数和扩张因子等稀溶液性质的深入研究.发现Mark-Houwink方程常数K和α有规律地依赖于壳聚糖的脱乙酰度而变化.而且相同分子量时,随着脱乙酰度的增加,壳聚糖在稀溶液中的分子尺寸、特性粘数和扩张因子等增加,而特性比和空间位阻因子随着脱乙酰度的增加而减小.