化学转化法制备磁性阳离子交换树脂的研究

本文通过化学转化法即化学共沉淀法，分别研究了强酸性和弱酸性阳离子交换树脂的磁转化对相应所得树脂的磁性的影响，制得了磁性毫米级和微米级粒径的强酸性，弱酸性阳离子交换树脂。所得磁性树脂有磁性强，磁性物质分布均匀而且稳定，并保持树脂的原有特性。     

TRANSFORMATION OF Lotus corniculatus L.MEDIATED BY Agrobacterium tumefaciens

A simple and effective system for the transformation and regeneration of a leguminous plant has been developed. The cotyledon explants of Lotus corniculatus (var. Leo) were infected by Agrobacterium tumefaciens that contained a non-oncogenic Ti plasmid vector. The vector carried a chimaeric npt-Ⅱ gene and a nopaline synthase gene (nos). On the selective medium that contained kanamycin, 40% of the explants formed buds within 3 weeks. Developed shoots were cut off and transferred to rooting medium. Normal-looking plants were recovered and grew well after being transplanted into soil, bloomed and set seeds. Foreign genes were integrated onto the L. corniculatus genome, expressed, and inherited through sexual reproduction, which was proven by nopaline detection, NPT-Ⅱ enzyme activity detection and DNA hybridization test of the transformed plants and the nopaline detection of the progeny.     

In vivo INDUCTION OF MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION OF NUDE MOUSE B LYMPHOCYTES BY A HUMAN MULTIPLE MYELOMA

The hone marrow puncture fluid of human multiple myeloma was inoculated subcutaneously in BALB/C/nu nude mice. After passage of the xenograft from nude mice in vitro, a murine malignant lymphosarcoma cell line was unexpectedly established, which was named NLB-SK. The murine NLBSK cell line has been cultivated in vitro over 72 passages for 10 months. Repeated cryopreservation showed that the murine NLB-SK cell line revived satisfactorily. Based on cell biological characteristics the malignant transformation migh the attributed to horizontal oncogenesis between human malignant tumor cells and nude mouse normal somatic cells.     

BEHAVIOR OF CHO CELLS ON MODIFIED POLYPROPYLENE BY LOW TEMPERATURE AMMONIA PLASMA

1. INTRODUCTION Bioreactors using membranes as substrates of cell cultures have become widely used for hybrid liver support systems [1]. For enhancing and prolonging the metabolism of the bioreactors, cytocompatible membranes are necessary because the cell culture is closely affected by the substrate surface. Surface factors considered to be important in cell culture are the concentration of ionic groups, the nature of polar and non-polar groups and the hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance [2].…     

SYNTHESIS OF MPt/C (M=La, Nd) CATALYSTS BY MICROWAVE RADIATION

1. INTRODUCTION The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are viewed as one of the most environmentally friendly propulsion system for automotive vehicle in the future, because of its distinct advantages such as high power density, lightweight, low environmental loads and low-temperature operation [1~3]. The biggest challenge for the development of fuel cells for automotive application is reduction of the cost of the cell stack (currently at $500 per kW, while 2004 PNGV goal…     

Circadian variation and in vitro cytotoxic activity evaluation of volatile compounds from leaves of Piper regnellii (Miq) C. DC. var. regnellii (C. DC.) Yunck (Piperaceae)

Aiming detection of circadian variation in the chemical composition of volatiles from Piper regnellii, the leaves were collected during four different periods (8, 12, 16 and 20 h) in the same day. After extraction by hydrodistillation and GC/MS analysis, no significant variation was observed for the main compounds: germacrene D (45.6 ± 1.5–51.4 ± 3.1%), α–chamigrene (8.9 ± 1.3–11.3 ± 2.7%) and β–caryophyllene (8.2 ± 0.9–9.5 ± 0.3%). Evaluation of in vitro cytotoxicity against several cancer and non-tumourigenic cells indicated promising activity, especially to HeLa (human cervical carcinoma) with IC₅₀ ranging from 11 ± 3 to 17 ± 3 μg/mL. The obtained volatile oils were pooled and subjected to fractionation to afford pure β-caryophyllene, α-chamigrene and germacrene D, being this last compound the more active against HeLa cells with IC₅₀ of 7 ± 1 μg/mL (34 ± 5 μM). Therefore, the predominance of germacrene D in all analysed oils could justify, at least in part, the activity observed for the volatile compounds from P. regnellii leaves.     

Characterization of the Trans-Epithelial Transport of Green Tea (C. sinensis) Catechin Extracts with In Vitro Inhibitory Effect against the SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Activity

This work describes an untargeted analytical approach for the screening, identification, and characterization of the trans-epithelial transport of green tea (Camellia sinensis) catechin extracts with in vitro inhibitory effect against the SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease (PLpro) activity. After specific catechin extraction, a chromatographic separation obtained six fractions were carried out. The fractions were assessed in vitro against the PLpro target. Fraction 5 showed the highest inhibitory activity against the SARS-CoV-2 PLpro (IC₅₀ of 0.125 μg mL⁻¹). The untargeted characterization revealed that (−)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) was the most abundant compound in the fraction and the primary molecule absorbed by differentiated Caco-2 cells. Results indicated that fraction 5 was approximately 10 times more active than ECG (IC₅₀ value equal to 11.62 ± 0.47 μg mL⁻¹) to inhibit the PLpro target. Overall, our findings highlight the synergistic effects of the various components of the crude extract compared to isolated ECG.