盐离子对B-DNA到Z-DNA结构转变影响的理论研究

在已给出的与溶液盐浓度有关的DNA弹性模型基础上, 考虑到Z-DNA的碱基堆积和氢键相互 作用, 给出了一个新的B-DNA到Z-DNA的结构转变模型. 研究了盐浓度对B—Z结构转变特性的影响, 得到了力延伸曲线、折叠角概率分布以及B—Z结构转变的临界扭矩随盐浓度的变化规律.结果表明: 当盐浓度达到2.4mol/L时, 松弛DNA的Z构象开始出现, 并且随盐浓度的增加, Z构象存在的概率增大, B—Z转变所需的扭转力矩减小. 关键词： DNA弹性 盐浓度 B—Z结构转变 堆积能     

B-到Z-DNA结构转变特性的理论研究

本文给出了B-到Z-DNA的结构转变模型,研究了盐浓度和外力矩对B-Z结构转变特性的影响,得到了折叠角的几率分布、B-Z转变的临界扭矩和转变能随盐浓度的变化规律.结果表明:在没有外力和外力矩的情况下,盐浓度达到2.3 mol/L时,Z构象开始出现,与实验结果一致.随盐浓度的增加,Z构象存在的几率增大,B-Z转变所需的扭转力矩减小.     

今日国外物理

 1 法学者发现分子能自动绕成螺旋体 据英《新科学家》报道,法国路易斯·帕斯特大学莱恩等人发现,如把不同长度的分子链团与铜离子放在一起,相同的分子链会自动配对,环绕铜离子盘绕起来,形成类似于DNA双螺旋结构的“螺旋”。当用镍离子(Ni²⁺)时,三个分子链会围绕着镍离子自己缠绕成三线螺旋。他们还发现众多分子能自己装配复杂的结构,具有相互“识别”的功能。     

三氯六氨络合钴导致DNA凝聚的分子梳研究

利用分子梳技术和动态光散射研究了三氯六氨络合钴和DNA分子之间的相互作用. 从荧光显微镜中可直接观察到经YOYO-1染色后?-DNA分子的平均伸直长度比未染色的DNA分子增长约30%. 这是由于荧光染料YOYO-1分子插入双链DNA的碱基对中从而使DNA分子的长度增加. 另外研究了染色后的DNA-[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺混合物的伸直长度随三氯六氨络合钴浓度的变化关系,实验结果表明当钴离子浓度从0增加到3 μmol/L,其混合物的伸直长度由原来的20.9 μm减小到5.9 μm. 利用动态光散射技术证实了这个结果,发现在相同的实验条件下加入钴离子前后DNA-Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺混合物的流体力学半径从203.8 nm减小到39.26 nm.     

DNA平衡离子凝聚的动态光散射分析

利用动态光散射技术系统地研究了不同化合价的平衡离子氯化钠 (Na⁺)、氯化镁 (Mg²⁺)、三氯六氨络合钴 ([Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺) 和精胺 ([C₁₀N₄H₃₀]⁴⁺) 与DNA之间的相互作用. 实验结果显示, 当缓冲液中只包含Na⁺ 或Mg²⁺, 且浓度c≥ 5 mM时, DNA电泳迁移率之比约为2:1; 当缓冲液单独包含Na⁺或[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, 且浓度c≥ 5 mM时, DNA 的电泳迁移率之比约为4.5:1. 而当平衡离子的化合价为4时, 观察到DNA的电泳迁移率由负变正, 意味着发生了电荷反转. 在平衡离子浓度c<5 mM时, 随着离子浓度的增大, 迁移率之比逐渐增大. 对于一价或二价平衡离子情形, 实验结果与Manning的平衡离子凝聚理论的预言相符. 对于三价平衡离子, 实验结果与理论值有明显偏离. 而对于四价离子, 由于发生了DNA电荷逆转, 基于平均场的平衡离子凝聚理论失效. 另外, 通过原子力显微镜观察到当平衡离子的化合价大于等于3 时, DNA分子的构型发生变化. 因此, 自由溶液中的聚电解质的构型和离子关联效应在聚电解质迁移过程中起重要作用. 关键词： 电泳迁移率 平衡离子 动态光散射 DNA     

KNb1-xMgxO3-δ的高温高压合成及输运性质研究

采用高温高压法制备了KNb1-xMgxO3-δ (x=0.0～0.3)氧离子导电材料,使用XRD、TG-DTA及交流复阻抗谱对样品的结构和离子导电性进行了表征.实验结果表明,高压降低了合成温度,合成的KNb1-xMgxO3-δ系列固溶体与其母体 KNbO3一样都为正交钙钛矿结构,晶胞参数随掺杂量的增加而略微增大.固溶体KNb1-xMgxO3- δ具有离子导电特征,通过拟合阻抗谱数据获得了该材料晶粒电导、晶界电导和体电导率与温度的关系.样品的晶界电阻较高,晶界效应十分明显,离子跳跃传导可能在其输运机制中占据主导地位.在x=0.1附近,电导率达到最大值,700℃时为1.2×10-3S* cm-1.     

钙钛矿型氧离子导体KNb1-xMgxO3-δ的制备和表征

在高温高压（4.0GPa，870℃）下合成了具有正交钙钛矿结构的KNb_1-xMg_x O_3-δ（x=0.0—0.3）系列固体电解质，并系统地研究了Mg掺杂对其结构相变和导电性的影响.变温拉曼谱和DTA测量结果表明，随着温度的升高，KNb_{1-xMgxO3-δ发生了结构相变，由铁电正交、四方相转变为顺 电立方相.由于Mg掺杂削弱了B位离子对自发极化的贡献以及A位离子与BO关键词： 钙钛矿 离子电导 1-xMgxO3-δ')" href="#">KNb1-xMgxO3-δ 高温高压 铁电相变}     

Sm0.9Sr0.1AlO3-δ钙钛矿氧化物的固相反应合成和电学性能

用固相反应法制备了Sm_0.9Sr_0.1AlO_3-δ钙钛矿氧化物陶瓷.通过XRD,SEM和交流复阻抗谱以及氧浓差电池方法研究了样品的物相结构、微观形貌、电学性能及输运机理.结果表明,在1650℃烧结时,可以制备出单相的具有四方钙钛矿结构的氧化物Sm_0.9Sr_0.1AlO_3-δ;1650℃烧结16 h时的Sm_0.9Sr_0.1AlO_3-δ样品具有最高的相对密度和电导率,其值分别为96.7%和1.3×10^-2S/cm(900℃),比未掺杂的SmAlO₃的电导率大4个数量级左右,高温区电导活化能(T>670℃)小于低温区电导活化能(T<670℃);Sm_0.9Sr_0.1AlO_3-δ在空气气氛中是一个氧离子和电子空穴的混合导体,氧离子迁移数在0.7左右,并随温度升高逐渐增加,氧离子电导活化能(0.95eV)大于空穴电导活化能(0.84eV),900℃时氧离子电导率为9.65×10^-3S/cm. 关键词： 3')" href="#">SmAlO₃ 氧离子导电性 混合导体 活化能     

KNb_(1-x)Mg_xO_(3-δ)的高温高压合成及输运性质研究

采用高温高压法制备了KNb1-xMgxO3 -δ(x =0 .0～ 0 .3)氧离子导电材料 ,使用XRD、TG-DTA及交流复阻抗谱对样品的结构和离子导电性进行了表征。实验结果表明 ,高压降低了合成温度 ,合成的KNb1-xMgxO3 -δ系列固溶体与其母体KNbO3 一样都为正交钙钛矿结构 ,晶胞参数随掺杂量的增加而略微增大。固溶体KNb1-xMgxO3 -δ具有离子导电特征 ,通过拟合阻抗谱数据获得了该材料晶粒电导、晶界电导和体电导率与温度的关系。样品的晶界电阻较高 ,晶界效应十分明显 ,离子跳跃传导可能在其输运机制中占据主导地位。在x =0 .1附近 ,电导率达到最大值 ,70 0℃时为 1.2× 10 - 3 S·cm- 1。     

纤维素二级结构的分子动力学模拟

运用分子动力学模拟的方法,详细研究了ˉ-纤维素的二级结构.随着糖链数量的增加,纤维素也变成螺旋型结构. 当糖链数量为6、24和36时,纤维素的结构为右手螺旋. 但是,当糖链数量为8、12、16,时,纤维素的结构为左手螺旋. 计算还表明,当糖链数量为36时,结构最稳定.     

Metallic conduction through engineered DNA: DNA nanoelectronic building blocks

A novel way of engineering DNA molecules involves substituting the imino proton of each base pair with a metal ion to obtain M-DNA with altered electronic properties. We report the first direct evidence of metalliclike conduction through 15 microm long M-DNA. In contrast, measurements on B-DNA give evidence of semiconducting behavior with a few hundred meV band gap at room temperature. The drastic change of M-DNA conductivity points to a new degree of freedom in the development of future molecular electronics utilizing DNA, such as creating all-DNA junction devices for use as nanoelectronic building blocks.     

Synthesis and Characterization of a Biologically Active Lanthanum(III)–Catechin Complex and DNA Binding Spectroscopic Studies

A lanthanum(III) complex of catechin has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, molar conductance, UV-Vis spectra, infrared spectra, thermal analysis, and ¹H NMR. The complex behaves as a nonelectrolyte in methanol solvent. The spectral and thermal properties of the complex are examined. A thermogravimetric (TGA) study showed the hydrated nature of the complex. ¹H NMR spectra of the lanthanum and the catechin (CT) ligands measured in CD₃OD-d₄ also show metal ligand coordination. The lanthanum–catechin complex shows bright luminescence in methanol solution. The interaction of the complex with calf thymus DNA has been investigated by absorption and emission spectroscopic measurements. Experimental spectral results suggest CT–DNA binding with catechin complex via an intercalative mode.     

Influence of Mg+2 and Cu+2 on the Interaction Between Quinolone and Calf Thymus DNA

Mg⁺² and Cu⁺² have different binding capacities to quinolone drugs and have different binding modes with calf thymus DNA. Using the method of absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, the influence of Mg⁺² and Cu⁺² on the binding between calf thymus DNA and each of four quinolone drugs has been studied. The results show that both Mg⁺² and Cu⁺² can bind with the four drugs. In the absence of divalent metal ions, quinolone drugs interact with DNA double helix by forming hydrogen bonds between the carboxyl and carbonyl groups of the drugs and the phosphate groups of the DNA bases, and the binding capacity shows a close relationship with the drug structures. The two metal ions show different influences on the binding between the drug and DNA, which depends on the type of ion, concentration of the metal ions and the structure of drugs. Mg⁺² in lower concentrations (0.01 mM to 3.0 mM) can act as a bridge between the carboxyl group/carbonyl group of the drug and the phosphate group of the DNA by electrostatic interaction, while Cu⁺² can act as an intermediary ion between carboxyl group/carbonyl group of the drug and the DNA bases by a co-ordinate bond. Both actions can increase the interaction of the ?? electron between the condensed rings of the drugs and the DNA bases. In some conditions, Cu⁺² can weaken the binding between the drug and the DNA by competitive inhibition if there is a site on the drug that can directly bind both DNA bases and Cu⁺².     

Determination of Nucleic Acids Sensitized by Emulsifier OP‐micelle Using Ethyl Rhodamine B as a Resonance Light‐Scattering Probe

Abstract

The resonance light scattering (RLS) spectra of ethyl rhodamine B with nucleic acid (calf thymus DNA and herring sperm DNA) have been studied. The effective factors and the optimum conditions have been studied, and the enhanced intensity of RLS is in proportion to the concentration of nucleic acids in the range 0～5.00 µg mL^?1 for calf thymus DNA (ctDNA) and 0～3.50 µg mL^?1 for herring sperm DNA (hsDNA). The limits of detection are 3.42 and 3.14 ng mL^?1, respectively. Based on this, a RLS method for the determination of nucleic acids sensitized by emulsifier OP‐micelle was accordingly established. The binding mode concerning the interactions of ethyl rhodamine B with nucleic acids was also studied, and this method has good selectivity and high sensitivity and it has been applied to the determination of DNA in synthetic samples and real samples with satisfactory results.     

Hydration states and metallic intercalation effects in dry DNA

Temperature dependence of the complex dielectric constant at 16.3 GHz has been measured on dry poly(dA)-poly(dT) DNA with Na⁺ counterions under different relative humidity (RH). The rotational motion of sole water dipoles hydrated in PO₂⁻ is detected at low RH, and the collective motion due to water network in major groove is successfully observed at high RH. From the infrared (IR) spectroscopy in dry DNA introducing metallic ions (M-DNA), the symmetric and antisymmetric stretching bands of PO₂⁻ distinctly depend on RH and type of metallic ions. The IR spectral change indicates that the monovalent ions (Li and Na) are arranged in PO₂⁻ though the divalent and trivalent ions connect to the base molecules.     

Z-DNA-induced super-transport of energy within genomes

Spontaneous transitions of genomic DNA segments from right-handed B-DNA into the left-handed, high-energy Z conformation are unstable within topologically relaxed DNA molecules, such as mammalian chromosomes. Here we show, from direct application of the principles of statistical physics with a promoter region in the mouse genome as a representative example, that the life span for this alternate DNA conformation may be much smaller than the characteristic time of thermal fluctuations that cause the B-to-Z transition. Surprisingly, such a short existence of Z-DNA is important because it can be responsible for super-transport of energy within a genome. This type of energy transport can be utilized by a cell to communicate information about the state of particular chromatin domains within chromosomes or as a buffer against genome instability.     

Interaction of a New Fluorescent Probe with DNA and its Use in Determination of DNA

In this paper we reported a metal complex 1-Zn (2,5-di-[2-(3,5-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)amine-4-hydroxy-phenyl)-ethylene]-pyrazine-Zn) as a fluorescent probe sensing DNA. The result of the competitive experiment of the probe with ethidium bromide (EB) to bind DNA, absorption spectral change and polarization change in the presence and absence of DNA revealed that interaction between the probe and DNA was via intercalation. Ionic strength experiment showed the existence of electrostatic interaction as well. Scatchard plots also confirmed the combined binding modes. The fluorescence enhancement of the probe was ascribed to highly hydrophobic environment when it bound the macromolecules such as DNA, RNA or denatured DNA. The binding constant between the probe and DNA was estimated as 3.13 × 10⁷ mol⁻¹ L. The emission intensity increase was proportional to the concentration of DNA. Based on this, the probe was used to determine the concentration of calf thymus DNA (ct-DNA). The corresponding linear response ranged from 2.50 × 10⁻⁷ to 4.75 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹, and detection limit was 1.93 × 10⁻⁸ mol L⁻¹ for ct-DNA.     

Stretched exponential relaxation and dispersive conductivity behavior in lithium bismuth silicate glasses

Glasses having compositions xLi₂O∙(85 − x)Bi₂O₃∙15SiO₂ (x = 35, 40, and 45 mol%) were prepared by normal melt quenching technique. Electrical relaxation and conductivity in these glasses were studied using impedance spectroscopy in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 1 MHz and in the temperature range from 453 to 603 K. The ac and dc conductivities, activation energy of the dc conductivity and relaxation frequency were extracted from the impedance spectra. The dc conductivity increases with increase in Li₂O content providing modified glass structure and large number of mobile lithium ions. Similar values of activation energy for dc conduction and for conductivity relaxation time indicate that the ions overcome the same energy barrier while conducting and relaxing. The non-exponential character of relaxation processes increases with decrease in stretched exponential parameter ‘β’ as the composition parameter ‘x’ increases. The observed conductivity spectra follow a power law with exponent ‘s’ which increases regularly with frequency and approaches unity at higher frequencies. Nearly constant losses (NCL) characterize this linearly dependent region of the conductivity spectra. A deviation from the ‘master curve’ for various isotherms of conductivity spectra was also observed in the high-frequency region and at low temperatures, which supports the existence of different dynamic processes like NCL in addition to the ion hopping processes in the investigated glass system.     

Transport properties of lead phosphate glass doped by cobalt,vanadium and chromium oxides

The electrical transport properties were investigated of a glass system of basic composition 50?mol. % Pb₃O₄–50?mol. % P₂O₅ containing CoO, Cr₂O₃ or V₂O₅ dopanys. The ac conductivity and the thermoelectric power were measured as a function of temperature. Properties such as dielectric constant, loss factor tangent and electrical conductivity are reported in the frequency range 200?Hz–100?kHz and temperature range 300–450?K. The variation in electrical conductivity with temperature was found to depend on the types of transition metal ions involved. The temperature dependence of the frequency exponent, s, was analyzed using different theoretical models. The variation of the thermoelectric power with temperature indicated the presence of more than one conduction mechanism for the investigated samples. This result was confirmed with the results of the dielectric properties at different frequencies. The introduction of cobalt ions in glass formers improves the electrical properties of non-crystalline ionic conductors.