KINETICS OF RHODOPSIN PHOTOLYSIS INTERMEDIATES IN RETINAL ROD DISK MEMBRANES—I. TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF LUMIRHODOPSIN AND METARHODOPSIN I KINETICS

Abstract— Kinetic measurements have been carried out on rhodopsin photolysis intermediates in retinal rod membrane suspensions on a millisecond time scale over a wide spectral range at 10, 20 and 36°C. To adequately account for the data we find that a three exponential fit is required at most wavelengths and temperatures investigated. The fastest component at 380, 420, 480, 515 and 540 nm is due to the lumirhodopsin → metarhodopsin I transition. The slowest process is not isochromic with the larger amplitude process found on the metarhodopsin I → metarhodopsin II time scale. The properties of the larger amplitude slow component are identical with the classical metarhodopsin I → metarhodopsin II process. Effects of various experimental conditions are discussed. It is shown that scattered light, in particular, can significantly affect the measured kinetics. For example, sonication, low salt and refractive index matching reduce light scattering and increase the contribution of the lumirhodopsin → metarhodopsin I reaction to the absorption transients. Care must also be taken in the analysis because the isosbestic wavelengths in the spectral transients are highly temperature dependent. For example, the lumirhodopsin–metarhodopsin I isosbestic is 490–500 nm at 10°C, 480–490 nm at 20°C and to the blue of 470 nm at 36°C. Activation energies of 77.8, 130.9 and 101.3 kJ/mol were found for the lumirhodopsin → metarhodopsin I, the metarhodopsin I → metarhodopsin II and the slow millisecond processes, respectively. All three processes contribute to the signals at lower temperatures. The amplitude of the slowest component decreases as the temperature is raised, and at physiological temperature its amplitude is essentially negligible compared to the metarhodopsin I → metarhodopsin II reaction. The lumirhodopsin → metarhodopsin I reaction makes a large contribution to the amplitude of the signals at most wavelengths observed from 380–540 nm, especially at physiological temperatures. At physiological temperatures the decay rates of lumirhodopsin and metarhodopsin I are within a factor of three of each other. Thus, lumirhodopsin decay may be much more important for visual transduction than suggested by low temperature studies. In contrast to reports of several other laboratories we have no evidence for kinetic complexity in the metarhodopsin I → metarhodopsin II reaction.     

CO-OPERATION OF PERIPHERAL AND INTEGRAL MEMBRANE PROTEINS IN THE LIGHT DEPENDENT ACTIVATION OF ROD GTPase AND PHOSPHODIESTERASE

Abstract— During the purification of light activated GTPase, we have observed that the GTPase activity is suddenly lost because of the separation of two components which are both needed for enzymatic activity. The G fraction or protein (apparent mol. wt 55000) can selectively bind GTP and is necessary for PDE activation by illuminated rhodopsin. However, the G fraction shows no GTPase activity unless it is supplemented by illuminated rhodopsin and the H fraction, a heat labile, trypsin resistant macro-molecule with an apparent mol. wt of 53 000. The G and H fractions (and GTPase activity) show a significant increase in binding to bleached as compared with unbleached disc membranes.     

THE MODE OF INTERACTION BETWEEN BLUE (UV) LIGHT PHOTORECEPTOR AND PHYTOCHROME IN ANTHOCYANIN FORMATION OF THE SORGHUM SEEDLING

Two non-photosynthetic photoreceptors (phytochrome and a blue light photoreceptor) are involved in light-mediated anthocyanin synthesis in the mesocotyl of Sorghum seedlings. The present study was undertaken to investigate the kind of interaction between phytochrome and the blue light photoreceptor. The data show that phytochrome (P_fr) can only act once a blue light effect has occurred. On the other hand, the blue light effect cannot express itself without P_fr. It is concluded that there is an obligatory dependency (or sequential interaction) between the blue light effect and the light effect occurring through phytochrome, although the blue light photoreaction per se is not affected by the presence or absence of phytochrome. The latter statement is based on the results of dichromatic experiments, i.e. simultaneous, high fluence rate irradiation with two kinds of light. Blue light can be replaced by UV light. It is not clarified yet whether the effect of blue and UV light is due to the same photoreceptor.     

光生电子和由还原剂提供的电子在卤化银颗粒中性能的比较

本文研究了光生电子和还原剂提供的电子在卤化银晶体中的行为。光灰化和还原剂灰化生成的灰雾中心的位置不同。光灰化时灰雾中心优先在卤化银颗粒内部形成,表明光生电子可以直接进入卤化银晶体的导带。还原灰化时内部灰雾中心只有在灰化剂量足够多时才形成,而且滞后于表面灰雾中心的形成,表明还原剂提供的电子虽然可以进入卤化银的导带,但它们进入导带的方式与光生电子不同。     

THE EFFECT OF LEVULINIC ACID ON THE LIGHT INDUCED DEVELOPMENT OF PHOTOSYSTEM I AND II ACTIVITIES IN GREENING MAIZE LEAVES*

Photosystem I and Photosystem II activities were measured in chloroplasts isolated after 0–20 h illumination from etiolated maize leaves in which chlorophyll synthesis was specifically inhibited by levulinic acid. In control leaves not treated with levulinic acid, Photosystem I activity/chlorophyll developed rapidly during the first 2h in light, then fell off, and reached a constant level after 6h of illumination. In levulinic acid treated leaves, in which chlorophyll accumulation was inhibited up to 60%, a similar initial rise in Photosystem I activity was observed. However, the decrease in activity was much slower and continued for at least 20 h. The development of Photosystem I activity calculated on a leaf fresh weight basis was similar for control leaves or leaves treated with levulinic acid. This indicates that development of Photosystem I activity may not be related to chlorophyll accumulation during greening. Photosystem II activity/chlorophyll in leaves treated with or without levulinic acid increased similarly during the first 6h and then remained constant. Activity of Photosystem II per leaf fresh weight increased linearly, after the first h, for 20 h in the control leaves; in levulinic acid treated leaves this development was reduced by about 60%. Thus, development of Photosystem II activity can be related to chlorophyll accumulation. SDS gel electrophoresis of plastid membranes from control leaves illuminated for 12 h showed the presence of chlorophyll-protein complex I as well as Chl-protein 11; in the case of levulinic acid treated leaves only Chl-protein complex I was detectable, while Chl-protein complex II was markedly reduced.     

ON THE INTERACTION OF PHOTOSYSTEMS I AND II IN ALGAL CELLS*,†

Abstract— Steady-state relaxation spectrophotometry was applied to intact algal cells. The results indicated System I operates in a cyclic manner, only indirectly affected by the presence or absence of oxygen evolution. This action in whole cells is distinct from that occurring in chloroplasts, where System I appears tightly coupled to System II. No evidence was found for the oxidation of cytochrome by P700. Fluorescence emission measurements on intact cells emphasized the role of membrane permeability agents in controlling the emission yield. Large changes in the yield caused by Systems I and II could be observed in the presence of these agents. In sum, the results proved complex and were difficult to resolve in any simple scheme but emphasized the possible role of protons (or membrane potential) in controlling fluorescence yield.     

MODIFYING FACTORS OF THE CELLULAR CONCENTRATION OF PHOTOLYASE MOLECULES IN Saccharomyces cerevisiae CELLS–I. EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE AND LIGHT

Abstract— The effects of temperature and light on the cellular concentration of photoreactivating enzyme (PRE) molecules in haploid Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells were investigated. (1) Temperature effect: The number of active PRE molecules per cell (N_PRE) in cells grown at 37°C was about 13% of that grown at 23°C, although the amount of proteins per cell remained the same. (2) Light effect: N_PRE in cells grown in light was about 2.8 times larger than that grown in the dark. The value of N_PRE in cells grown in the light decreased more rapidly during holding in buffer in the dark than in the light. The N_PRE decrease during holding in buffer in the dark was more rapid in cells grown in the light than grown in the dark. A comparable decrease was observed after holding in buffer in the presence of cycloheximide. (3) In cells harboring a plasmid containing the gene PHR1, N_PRE was larger in cells grown at 23 than at 30°C.     

THE EFFECT OF LIGHT QUALITY IN Prunus cerasus. I. PHOTORECEPTORS INVOLVED IN INTERNODE ELONGATION AND LEAF EXPANSION IN JUVENILE PLANTS

Evidence is presented to suggest that stem elongation in this woody species is controlled not only by phytochrome as previously suggested for other woody species, but also by a specific blue absorbing pigment (BAP). In contrast, the BAP seems to have no role to play in the development of total leaf area in these juvenile specimens.     

兖州煤与大庆减压渣油在共处理过程中的相互作用Ⅰ.共处理对转化率及产物分布的影响

通过对大庆减压渣油和兖州煤共处理过程的四氢呋喃转化率、甲苯转化率以及产物分布的详细考察,研究了兖州煤与大庆减压渣油在共处理过程中的相互作用以及这种作用随反应条件的变化规律.结果表明,煤与渣油的相互作用与渣油的裂解程度密切相关.较低温度(375～425℃)下,石蜡基的大庆减压渣油对兖州煤转化有抑制作用,降低了共处理的四氢呋喃转化率及甲苯转化率,但从产物分布上看,共处理并未减少轻质产物的产率,而只是显著降低了重质产物的生成量;较高温度(450℃)下,渣油对转化率的抑制作用变小.随着渣油加入量的增加,抑制作用减弱.在450℃、渣油含量为66.6%时,抑制作用消失,在转化率上体现出正协同效应,同时轻质产物的产率也协同增加.     

兖州煤与大庆减压渣油在共处理过程中的相互作用Ⅱ.甲苯可溶重质产物族组成和分子量的变化规律

通过对兖州煤与大庆减压渣油共处理重质产物的组成、分子量及分子量分布的考察,研究了甲苯可溶重质产物组成性质随反应条件的变化规律.结果表明,在较低反应温度(375～425℃)下,共处理减缓了重质产物中饱和份的转化,同时使树脂和沥青质含量降低;在较高反应温度(450℃)下,由于煤与渣油的裂解程度增加,共处理与单独处理重质产物中饱和份含量均降为0,共处理重质产物的树脂+沥青质含量显著增加.共处理使重质产物的分子量增大,且随着反应温度的升高,重质产物的分子量逐渐减小,同时分子量分布逐渐变窄.     

THE FUNCTION OF PHYTOCHROME IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT—IV. LIGHT QUALITY AND PLANT DEVELOPMENT

Abstract— Studies of the effect of light quality on the growth of Cucurbita pepo L . and Chenopodium album L . showed that large changes in morphological development can be induced by altering the proportion of red and far-red in the incident radiation. Although phytochrome photoequilibria established at the beginning of the dark period affected development, similar changes were achieved with long term and continuous irradiation. The change in the growth pattern of C. album (a common weed species in cultivated land) caused by simulated wheat canopy shade, appeared to involve a redirection of growth towards processes which would achieve greater height at the expense of lateral growth. The evidence presented supports the hypothesis that phytochrome may be involved in the detection of mutual shading and the modification of development in an appropriate manner.     

ENHANCEMENT OF PHOTOREPAIR OF ULTRAVIOLET-INDUCED PYRIMIDINE DIMERS BY PREILLUMINATION WITH FLUORESCENT LIGHT IN THE GOLDFISH CELL LINE. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SURVIVAL AND YIELD OF PYRIMIDINE DIMERS

The enhancement of photorepair of UV-induced pyrimidine dimers by preillumination with fluorescent light, previously reported with RBCF-1 cells derived from caudal fin of a goldfish, was studied in terms of clonogenic ability and yields of dimers. In the logarithmic growth phase, the ability of photorepair increased with the time after preillumination, reached a maximum at 8 h, and gradually declined. At 8 h, the dose decrement with the photorepair-treatment for 20 min at 7.5 J/m2 UV increased by preillumination for 1 h from 1.6 to 3.1 J/m2 in terms of restoration of survival and from 1.2 to 4.3 J/m2 in terms of the disappearance of dimers. Incubation of the preilluminated cells in the medium containing cycloheximide (0.5 microgram/mL) after preillumination until UV-irradiation diminished their enhancement of photorepair. In the density-inhibited state, the ability of photorepair was higher than in the log phase, and it was hardly enhanced by preillumination.     

LUMINESCENCE OF L-TRYPTOPHAN IN THE DRY STATE AND IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION INDUCED BY X-RAYS AND U.V.-LIGHT AT 77°K

Abstract— The luminescence from tryptophan in the dry state and in aqueous glass. induced by u.v.-light and X-rays at 77°K, has been studied. The spectra of the luminescence from the dry material, which were identical for the two types of irradiation, were attributed to the same excited singlet level as that giving rise to the fluorescence from the aqueous sample. The strong phosphorescence exhibited by the latter. could not be detected for the dry material with either type of irradiation. This was attributed to a strong quenching of the radiative triplet level occurring upon crystallization of the substance. The yield of X-ray induced fluorescence of tryptophan in aqueous glass was found to be similar to that observed in the dry state. It was concluded that there is no extensive transfer of energy between the solvent and the solute molecules contributing to the fluorescence yield of tryptophan in aqueous glass.     

THE CONTROL OF METABOLISM BY BLUE LIGHT IN Acetabularia mediterranea—II. SELECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL CONTROL AND DIFFERENTIAL DEGRADATION OF ENZYMES

Abstract— During prolonged continuous irradiation with red light the specific activity of uridine 5'-diphosphoglucose (UDPG) pyrophosphorylase (uridine 5'-triphosphate: glucose 1-phosphate uridylyl-transferase EC 2.7.7.9) decreased in Acetabularia mediterranea Lamouroux (=A. acetabulum (L.) Silva). Subsequent blue light restored the original activity within a comparatively short period of 3 to 4 days. Computer-aided quantitative evaluation of density labelling experiments showed that the synthesis of the enzyme was accelerated about four-fold during the period of activation by blue light. A similar increase in the rate of synthesis was found for hydroxypyruvate reductase (EC 1.1.1.81), a control enzyme that showed no blue light-dependent changes in the specific activity under these conditions. The increase in the rate of enzyme synthesis was caused by an overall stimulation of the cytosolic translation. Degradation of UDPG pyrophosphorylase was unaffected by blue light, while the half life of hydroxypyruvate reductase was shortened about two-fold compared to continuous red light. Thus, degradation of proteins appears to be selectively light dependent in Acetabularia.
Model calculations for enzyme amount and enzyme synthesis were carried out using the measurements of enzyme activity, rates of cytosolic protein synthesis, and degradation constants of the enzymes. Assuming that activities represented amounts of the given enzymes, these calculations indicated a selective activation of UDPG pyrophosphorylase synthesis by blue light since it did not coincide with the overall stimulation of protein synthesis in the cytosol, in contrast to hydroxypyruvate reductase.     

STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ON BIOMEMBRANES—IV. THE EFFECT OF OXYGEN ON UV-INDUCED HEMOLYSIS AND LIPID PHOTOPEROXIDATION IN RAT ERYTHROCYTES AND LIPOSOMES

Abstract— Hemolysis induced by irradiation with ultraviolet (UV) light at 254 nm showed a pronounced oxygen effect: under irradiation in vacuum, the rate of hemolysis was decreased by an order of magnitude. Irradiation at 254 nm in air but not under vacuum caused the peroxidation of erythrocyte membrane lipids. These results suggest that membrane lipid photoperoxidation is one of the causative factors of UV hemolysis. Irradiation at different wavelengths showed that UV-induced lipid photoperoxidation in erythrocyte membranes developed while the antioxidant α-tocopherol was directly photooxidized. It is shown that the process of lipid photolysis in erythrocyte membranes involves sensitization, possibly by protoporphyrin, whose presence in liposomes accelerates the photoperoxidation at 254 and 365 nm of unsaturated fatty acid residues in lecithin. Possible mechanisms of photochemical damage to erythrocyte membranes are discussed.     

THE FUNCTION OF PHYTOCHROME IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT—I. CHARACTERIZATION OF DAYLIGHT FOR STUDIES IN PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS AND PHOTOPERIODISM

Abstract— The daily changes in spectral energy distribution of natural daylight, with special reference to the red and far-red wayelength bands, are outlined. The effects of solar elevation and sky condition are described. The changes in the proportions of red and far-red radiation in daylight which occur at sunrise and sunset are discussed in relation to the possible function of phytochrome in photoperiodic timing.     

聚氯乙烯结构缺陷和热不稳定性之间关系的研究——Ⅰ.在单体不饱和蒸汽压下聚氯乙烯的合成及其热稳定性与分子量之间的关系

聚氯乙烯(PVC)容易发生脱氯化氢的热降解。研究者普遍认为,这是由于PVC分子链中存在结构缺陷而引起的。对究竟何种结构缺陷是引起PVC热不稳定的主要根源这一重要问题,虽然已有许多研究者进行过研究,但由于他们得到的结果往往各不相同,因而迄今未能达到一个明确一致的结论。如Minsker认为羰基烯丙基氯结构是引发脱HCl的主要原因。但Starnes却持相反意见。Hjertberg在其报告中指出叔氯