柠檬酸钾对尿石患者和正常人尿液凝胶中草酸钙晶体生长的影响

采用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)方法,比较研究了防石药物柠檬酸钾(K3cit)在尿石患者尿液和正常人尿液制备的凝胶中对草酸钙(CaOxa)晶体生长的影响.没有加入K3cit时,CaOxa晶体均以一水草酸钙(COM)为主要晶相,加入K3cit后,不但COM晶体变得圆钝,比表面积减小,而且诱导了二水草酸钙(COD)生成.随着K3cit浓度从0.10增加到0.20 mol/L,在正常人尿液凝胶中COD晶体的百分含量从20;增加到45;,而在CaOxa结石患者尿液凝胶中,不但COD含量从10;增加到25;,而且K3cit可诱导草酸钙成核,从而产生大量的小尺寸草酸钙晶体,这有利于阻止草酸钙晶体变大形成尿石.本结果可为临床上治疗CaOxa结石提供启示.     

不同晶相草酸钙晶体的选区电子衍射和X射线衍射比较分析

在卵磷脂-水脂质体中制备了一水草酸钙(COM)、二水草酸钙(COD)和三水草酸钙(COT).并对它们分别进行了透射电镜(TEM)、选区电子衍射分析(SAED)和X射线衍射(XRD)分析.TEM结果表明,COM、COD和COT均为泡状,粒径约80～150nm.将SAED结果与XRD结果对比分析,发现将SAED图谱指标化后所得的衍射数据与XRD的特征峰值基本相符,但在相对强度上存在差别.本实验结果表明,将TEM、SAED和XRD技术联合分析纳米级草酸钙晶体,不但可以观察纳米级草酸钙的形貌,而且能对其晶相、单晶和多晶等进行深入的了解.     

海带硫酸多糖防止草酸钙结石形成的体外模拟

采用扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射法和红外光谱在草酸钙(CaOxa)结石患者尿液中研究了从海带中提取的硫酸多糖(LSPS)的防石作用.结果表明,LSPS可以抑制一水草酸钙(COM)的成核和聚集,并诱导二水草酸钙(COD)晶体形成.随着ESPS浓度从0增加到0.005, 0.02和0.20 mg/ml,COD的百分含量从0分别增加到22;, 55;和100;.这些结果表明LSPS是抑制CaOxa结石形成的一种潜在药物.     

金属有机配合物-硫脲硫酸锌晶体的生长探索

采用水溶液法生长了多块厘米级金属有机配合物ZTS晶体,其中最大尺寸者达1.5cn×3.2cm×3.0cm.所得晶体无色透明,外形较完整,由10个单形、共22个晶面组成,在大气中能够长期稳定存在.该晶体在水中溶解度和溶解度温度系数都较小,在水溶液中生长其晶体以降温和蒸发相结合的方法为宜.采用X射线单晶衍射法验证了所生长的晶体.测定了该晶体的红外光谱,发现该晶体在红外光区400～4000 cm-1范围内有较多强吸收带.     

双有机取代基TGS系列晶体的研究

本文采用水溶液缓慢降温法生长了4种双有机取代基TGS系列晶体.双有机取代基分别为L-α-丙氨酸+乙酸,L-α-丙氨酸+丙酸,L-α-丙氨酸+乳酸,L-α-丙氨酸+异丙醇胺.系统地研究了有机双取代基TGS系列晶体的生长形态、晶胞参数、主要的介电、热释电和铁电性能参数等,发现这几种双有机取代基TGS晶体的品质因子有不同程度地提高.并从结构的角度出发探讨了双有机取代基对晶体生长形态和晶体性能的影响机制,提出了有机取代基分子本身的结构特征和有机取代基中的功能基团是影响TGS晶体形态和性能的两大因素.     

温度变化对草酸钙晶体生长的影响

草酸钙(CaOxa)是泌尿系结石的主要成份,其生长过程受诸多因素的影响.本文研究了温度对CaOxa晶体成核、生长、聚集、晶相、形貌和溶解度等的影响及其机理,对防治泌尿系结石具有启示作用.但高温地区尿石症发病率高的深层次原因还有待进一步研究.     

副族金属卤化物与POM的配合物的二次谐波效应与晶体结构的关系

已发现某些金属有机配合物是一类有前景的非线性光学材料，为了系统地探索二次谐波发生（ＳＨＧ）效应大、综合性能好的新型金属有机配合物非线性光学晶体材料，则有必要探讨它们的性能与结构之间的关系。考虑到某些具有较大二阶极化率的有机分子可能与副族金属卤化物形成配合物，于是对这些配合物的二次谐波效应与晶体结构的关系进行了较系统的研究，发现它们实测的ＳＨＧ强度的大小与晶体的配位键中离子键和共价键成分的大小相一致     

不同形貌二水草酸钙晶体的合成、表征及其对肾上皮细胞的损伤作用

合成了4种不同形貌和尺寸的二水草酸钙(COD)晶体,分别为尺寸20μm的花状、10μm的十字形、2μm的四方双锥形和1μm的棒状COD晶体.采用X射线衍射、傅立叶变换红外光谱、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和比表面测试仪对上述4个COD晶体的理化性质进行了表征.花状和十字形COD晶体都具有尖锐的棱角;棒状、四方双锥形COD都具有完整的(100)面.随着晶体尺寸的降低和晶体表面正电荷密度高的(100)面比例增大,其Zeta电位绝对值不断减小.不同形貌COD晶体均对非洲绿猴肾上皮细胞(Vero)具有毒性作用,其细胞毒性大小与多因素相关,包括晶体的尺寸、晶面、尖锐程度、比表面积以及Zeta电位等.本研究有助于进一步阐明尿微晶形貌差异影响肾结石形成的分子和细胞机制.     

MMTN晶体与MMTWD晶体的晶格振动及热导率的拉曼光谱研究

采用拉曼光谱技术测量了MMTN(MnHg(SCN)4(C2H5NO)2)和MMTWD(MnHg (SCN)4(H2O)2(C3H7NO)2)两类金属有机配合物晶体的拉曼光谱,并对其晶格振动特征峰进行了指认.依据晶格动力学理论以及声子散射模型,推导了晶体热导率与声子寿命及拉曼谱线半峰宽的关系,计算了晶体的热导率,讨论了该类晶体激光损伤的物理机制.     

一种全新的非线性光学材料-金属有机配合物硫氰酸汞镉合乙二醇一甲醚(GCMTC)

本文报道了在水和乙二醇-甲醚体积比为1∶1的混合液中,用低温溶液法生长出金属有机配合物型非线性光学晶体硫氰酸汞镉合乙二醇一甲醚(GCMTC)晶体.该晶体具有较强的粉末倍频效应,用半定量的方法测定了其SHG强度约为尿素的10倍.透光范围为366～2770nm,比氰酸汞镉(CMTC)紫移了14nm.具有较稳定的物理化学性能.是一种具有潜在的应用前景的非线性光学晶体.     

Influence of essential and non‐essential amino acids on calcium oxalate crystallization

The investigation on the mechanism of nucleation and growth of crystals at organic‐inorganic interfaces is crucial for understanding biological and physiological calcification processes such as the formation of urinary stones. The effects of five different amino acids on the crystallization of calcium oxalate have been investigated at pH 4.5 and 37 °C in aqueous solutions in the batch type crystallizer. The products were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy (FT/IR) and X‐Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Crystal size distribution (CSD) and filtration rate measurements were done. In order to determine the adsorption characteristics of amino acids on the calcium oxalate crystal surfaces, zeta potential measurements were also done and discussed. The results indicate that in the presence of all investigated amino acids, calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystals were preferentially produced, but the crystal morphology varied with amino acid types and concentrations. Various crystal morphologies such as elongated hexagonal, coffin or platy habits were observed. In the presence of all investigated amino acids, the calcium oxalate crystallized in a monohydrate form. Electrostatic/ionic interaction, different adsorption properties and special functional effects of amino acids led to find different crystal morphology. (© 2010 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Calcium oxalate crystallization in the presence of amino acids,proteins and carboxylic acids

Reactive crystallization of calcium oxalate was investigated in the presence of amino acids, proteins and carboxylic acids at different pH and temperatures. Average particle size, filtration rates of calcium oxalate crystals obtained in the absence and presence of additives were determined. The influence of pH, temperatures and additives on crystal morphology of calcium oxalate were also investigated and discussed by SEM analysis. TG‐DTA, FT/IR and XRD analysis were carried out for all investigated conditions. Average particle size of calcium oxalate was affected significantly by the additive type and concentration. Variation of crystal morphology depending on type and concentration of the additives affected the filtration characteristics. Majority of calcium oxalate crystals occurred in the form of calcium oxalate monohydrate except those in the presence of tartaric acid. TG‐DTA, FT/IR and XRD analysis proved that calcium oxalate monohydrate and calcium oxalate dihydrate mixtures are formed in the presence of tartaric acid. The effect of all additives on scale formation was also investigated. (© 2009 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

脂质体中生物矿化的研究进展

生物矿化是指在有机体内形成矿物的过程。以脂质体作为模板，不仅可以模拟生物矿化过程中有机基质的调控作用和生物大分子的指导作用，而且可以提供生物矿化所需的特殊隔室，使反应物富集、定位，催化矿化反应的发生。本文综述了近年来在脂质体中模拟生物矿物磷酸钙、碳酸钙和草酸钙等矿化的研究进展，并讨论了膜控制晶体生长的机理。     

A study of primary nucleation of calcium oxalate monohydrate: II. Effect of urinary species

Kidney stones consist of various organic and inorganic compounds. Calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) is the main inorganic constituent of kidney stones. However, the mechanisms for the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones are not well understood. In this regard, there are several hypotheses including nucleation, crystal growth and/or aggregation of formed COM crystals. The effect of some urinary species such as oxalate, calcium, citrate, and protein on nucleation and crystallization characteristics of COM is determined by measuring the weight of formed crystals and their size distributions under different chemical conditions, which simulate the urinary environment. Statistical experimental designs are used to determine the interaction effects among various factors. The data clearly show that oxalate and calcium promote nucleation and crystallization of COM. This is attributed to formation of a thermodynamically stable calcium oxalate monohydrate resulting from supersaturation. Citrate, however, inhibits nucleation and further crystal growth. These results are explained on the basis of the high affinity of citrate to combine with calcium to form soluble calcium citrate complexes. Thus, citrate competes with oxalate ion for binding to calcium cations. These conditions decrease the amount of free calcium ions available to form calcium oxalate crystals. In case of protein (mucin), however, the results suggest that no significant effect could be measured of mucin on nucleation and crystal growth. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Polymeric AdditiveS' Effect on Crystallization of Calcium Oxalate Scales

Laboratory studies concerned with the effects of polymeric additives on the crystallization of calcium oxalate dihydrate and calcium oxalate monohydrate are described and the results obtained are discussed. These compounds are major components of scales formed in some Australian sugar mills. The studies involved the measurement of crystallization induction periods and rates, in the presence and absence of additives. Crystal morphologies were also examined. A range of experimental conditions were employed, from studies in pure solutions of the lattice ions to those more directly comparable with the mill operation.     

A study of primary nucleation of calcium oxalate monohydrate: I‐Effect of supersaturation

There are various organic and inorganic constituents in kidney stones. Among them, calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) is the primary inorganic constituent of kidney stones. However, the mechanisms of formation of kidney stones are not well understood. In this regard, a basic study is carried out for better understanding of nucleation, crystal growth and/or aggregation of formed COM crystals. The primary nucleation of calcium oxalate monohydrate is studied at the laboratory scale using turbidity measurements. Calcium chloride and potassium oxalate solutions are mixed and then added to a Turbidimeter tube for continuous recording of turbidity. Induction time (time to induce formation of detectable crystals) is estimated from time‐turbidity graphs. The effect of some urinary species, such as oxalate and calcium, on nucleation and crystallization characteristics of COM is determined by particle size distribution analysis, measuring weight of crystals and calculation of relative supersaturation. The classical nucleation theory is applied at high supersaturation ratios (SR) ranging from 1.6 to 2.2. The results indicate that nucleation rate increases with increasing supersaturation ratio from 0.81 × 10²⁸ nuclei/cm³.sec at 1.6 SR, to 18.02 × 10²⁸ nuclei/cm³.sec at 2.2 SR. On the other hand, free energy change and radius of critical nucleus are decreased as supersaturation ratio is increased. The nucleation rates are higher than those reported in literature. Such discrepancy is discussed on the bases of differences in experimental techniques. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Growth of calcium oxalate monohydrate on uric acid crystals at sustained supersaturation

The effect of uric acid seeds on calcium oxalate formation was studied at pH 4.50 and 37 °C using a system providing constant supersaturation with respect to calcium oxalate and saturated in uric acid. In all cases the only solid‐phase forming was identified as calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM). Kinetic analysis of the initial rates showed that they were proportional with the relative supersaturation with respect to calcium oxalate monohydrate. The linear dependence of the rate of precipitation of COM on uric acid suggested that growth is mediated through a surface diffusion controlled mechanism. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Crystal growth of calcium oxalate induced by the extracts of Semen Plantaginis and Folium Pyrrosiae

The crystallization of calcium oxalate (CaOxa) in aqueous solutions of the extracts of Semen Plantaginis and Folium Pyrrosiae has been investigated, focusing on the inhibition mechanism of some herbs on stone formation. It has been shown that in the presence of extracts of above two herbs, calcium oxalate dihydrate (COD) crystals with typical morphologies of tetragonal bipyramids were obtained. This suggests that the extracts of Semen Plantaginis and Folium Pyrrosiae can promote the formation of thermodynamically unstable COD, and inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM), a major component of urinary stone. The formation mechanism of COD crystals induced by Semen Plantaginis and Folium Pyrrosiae is also discussed, indicating that the bioorganic molecules in the extracts of the herbs can induce the nucleation and growth of COD crystals. This study can help us make clear the inhibition mechanism of some herbs on stone formation that is in favor of the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis. (© 2008 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Growth of calcium oxalate crystals induced by complex films containing biomolecules

Nucleation and growth of calcium oxalate (CaC₂O₄) crystals induced by films composed of phosphatidylcholine (PC), cholesterol (CS) and human serum albumin (HSA), and of PC, CS and dextran have been carried out. The products obtained were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet‐visible spectroscopy. The results indicate that hexagonal calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) and club‐shaped calcium oxalate trihydrate (COT) crystals are obtained on the PC/CH/HSA film, and the microstructure and properties of the PC/CH/HSA film depend on the weight ratio of PC to CS. With an increase in the PC‐to‐CS ratio, the number of COM crystals decreases gradually, and finally disappear, suggesting that PC inhibits the growth of COM crystals. On the PC/CS/dextran film, irregular COM and COT crystals are formed. The possible formation mechanisms of CaC₂O₄ on the two complex films are discussed. (© 2007 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)