Gp91phox‐derived Reactive Oxygen Species/Urocortin 2/Corticotropin‐releasing Hormone Receptor Type 2 Play an Important Role in Long‐term Ultraviolet A Eye Irradiation‐induced Photoaging

Photoaging is induced by long‐term ultraviolet A (UVA) eye irradiation. However, the mechanism of skin damage due to UVA eye irradiation is still not well understood. In this study, we used C57BL/6j and gp91phox knockout (gp91phox^?/?) mice for the long‐term effects of UVA irradiation. The eye or dorsal skin of the mice was locally exposed to UVA for 12 months. The reactive oxygen species (ROS), gp91phox, corticotropin‐releasing hormone (CRH), urocortin 2, and CRH receptor (CRHR) type 1 and type 2 levels in the brain and mast cell tryptase and histamine levels in the dorsal skin all increased after UVA irradiation. The levels of CRH, urocortin 2, CRHR type 1 and type 2 in the brain also increased more after UVA eye irradiation than after UVA skin irradiation. Moreover, photoaging of the UVA eye irradiation mice was not induced following the administration of a ROS inhibitor in the brain. In addition, in gp91phox^?/? mice, photoaging by UVA eye irradiation was not induced. These results indicate that long‐term UVA eye irradiation led to increased gp91phox‐derived ROS in the brain and the increased expression of urocortin 2 and CRHR type 2, resulting in photoaging; however, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.     

Skin Exposure to Ultraviolet B Rapidly Activates Systemic Neuroendocrine and Immunosuppressive Responses

The back skin of C57BL/6 mice was exposed to a single 400 mJ cm^?2 dose of ultraviolet B (UVB), and parameters of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis in relation to immune activity were tested after 30–90 min following irradiation. Levels of brain and/or plasma corticotropin‐releasing hormone (CRH), β‐endorphin, ACTH and corticosterone (CORT) were enhanced by UVB. Hypophysectomy had no effect on UVB‐induced increases of CORT. Mitogen‐induced IFNγ production by splenocytes from UVB‐treated mice was inhibited at 30, 90 min and after 24 h. UVB also led to inhibition of IL‐10 production indicating an immunosuppressive effect on both Th1 and Th2 cytokines. Conditioned media from splenocytes isolated from UVB‐treated animals had no effect on IFNγ production in cultured normal splenocytes; however, IFNγ increased with conditioned media from sham‐irradiated animals. Sera from UVB‐treated mice suppressed T‐cell mitogen‐induced IFNγ production as compared to sera from sham‐treated mice. IFNγ production was inhibited in splenocytes isolated from UVB‐treated animals with intact pituitary, while stimulated in splenocytes from UVB‐treated hypophysectomized mice. Thus, cutaneous exposure to UVB rapidly stimulates systemic CRH, ACTH, β‐endorphin and CORT production accompanied by rapid immunosuppressive effects in splenocytes that appear to be independent of the HPA axis.     

Effect of gamma radiation on growth and survival of common seed-borne fungi in India

The present work describes radiation-induced effects of major seeds like Oryza sativa Cv-2233, Oryza sativa Cv-Shankar, Cicer arietinum Cv-local and seed-borne fungi like Alternaria sp., Aspergillus sp., Trichoderma sp. and Curvularia sp. ⁶⁰Co gamma source at 25 °C emitting gamma ray at 1173 and 1332 keV energy was used for irradiation. Dose of gamma irradiation up to 3 kGy (0.12 kGy/h) was applied for exposing the seed and fungal spores. Significant depletion of the fungal population was noted with irradiation at 1–2 kGy, whereas germinating potential of the treated grain did not alter significantly. However, significant differential radiation response in delayed seed germination, colony formation of the fungal spores and their depletion of growth were noticed in a dose-dependent manner. The depletion of the fungal viability (germination) was noted within the irradiation dose range of 1–2 kGy for Alternaria sp. and Aspergillus sp., while 0.5–1 kGy for Trichoderma sp. and Curvularia sp. However, complete inhibition of all the selected fungi was observed above 2.5 kGy.     

The Reactivity of 2,4,6-Tirphenylpyridinium Ylids

Nitrogen ylids1,2 are reactive species which are not studied as vastly as phosphorus or sulfur ylids3. We have been studying the chemistry of pyridinium ylids and in a previous paper4, we reported the generation of ylid 2 via decarboxylation of pyridinium betaine 1 and then studied the reaction with certain electrophile. In this work, we wish to report other type of reactions that observed and the reactivity of 2. a: R = H b: R = CH312- CO2refluxScheme 13a: A = EtOH b: A = PhCHOc…     

Preparation of CS-CMC Bipolar Membrane and its Application in Electro-generated FeO4^2-

CS-CMC bipolar membrane was prepared and the cross-section photograph of CS-CMC BM was observed by SEM. FT-IR spectrum indicated that CS-CMC BM contained -N=CRH2 and -COO- functional groups. The charge density of -N=CRH2 in CS membrane was about 14.13 mmol/g and the charge density of -COO- in CMC membrane was about 9.01 mmol/g. The electrochemistry properties of CS-CMC BM were also studied. CS-CMC BM not only can effectively stop FeO4 from diffusing into the cathode chamber, but also plays an important role in the supply of OH- consumed during the electro-generated FeO42- process.     

Analysis of triacylglycerol and fatty acid isomers by low-temperature silver-ion high performance liquid chromatography with acetonitrile in hexane as solvent: limitations of the methodology

Silver ion HPLC (Ag-HPLC), utilizing columns containing silver ions bonded to a silica substrate and acetonitrile in hexane as solvent, has proven to be a powerful technology for the analysis of geometric (cis or trans) or positional fatty acids, fatty acid ester (primarily methyl ester; FAME), or triacylglycerol (TAG) isomers. Previous studies had demonstrated that, unlike gas chromatography, samples eluted more rapidly at lower temperatures (at 20 degrees C versus 40 degrees C, for example). A low-temperature bath [dual-column Ag-HPLC; isocratic solvent systems of 0.3 to 0.7% acetonitrile (ACN) in hexane] was utilized to study the application of this system at low (below 0 degrees C) temperatures for analysis of FAME (zero to six double bonds) and TAG [SSS, OOO and LLL, where S=stearic acid (18:0), O=oleic acid (9c-18:1), and L=linoleic acid (9c, 12c-18:2)] standards. While FAME elution times continued to decrease from 0 degrees C to -10 degrees C, they began to increase at -20 degrees C. A similar situation was noted for the TAG isomers, except that retention times began to increase below 0 degrees C. The lower temperature limit of the Ag-HPLC/ACN in hexane system is thus ca. -25 degrees C. Increasing sample elution times and pump head pressures upon sample injection were noted at temperatures of -25 degrees C to -40 degrees C. Equilibration times at each temperature could be reduced to ca. 15 min without loss of resolution and with retention times of +/-2%. Temperature, rather than solvent composition, can therefore be utilized with the Ag-HPLC/ACN in hexane solvent system to optimize elution times and resolution(s) of FAME and TAG isomers.     

Matrix isolation investigation of the photochemical reaction of benzene with CrCl2O2 and OVCl3

The matrix isolation technique, combined with infrared spectroscopy, has been used to characterize the products of the photochemical reactions of benzene with CrCl(2)O(2) and OVCl(3). While initial twin jet deposition of the reagents led to no visible changes in the recorded spectra, strong product bands were noted following irradiation with light of lambda > 300 nm. Wavelength dependence studies determined that light of lambda < 590 nm led to reaction and oxygen atom transfer, forming an eta(1)-complex between 2,4-cyclohexadienone and CrCl(2)O. The identification of the complex was further supported by isotopic labeling ((13)C and (2)H) and by density functional calculations at the B3LYP/6-311G++(d,2p) level. Merged-jet experiments in which thermal reactions are examined were also conducted, at temperatures as high as 150 degrees C. No products were observed.     

"Click" synthesis and properties of carborane-appended large dendrimers

Large dendrimers, noted G(n)-3(n+2)cage, containing 3(n+2) o-carborane cluster cages MeC(2)B(10)H(10) at their peripheries (n = number of generation noted G(n)) have been synthesized by Huisgen-type azide alkyne Cu(I)-catalyzed dipolar "click" cycloaddition reactions (CuAAC) between an o-carborane monomeric cluster containing an ethynyl group and arene-centered azido-terminated dendrimers G(n)-3(n+2)N(3) of generations 0, 1, and 2. Attempts to synthesize higher-generation dendrimers of this family yielded insoluble materials. The carborane dendrimers G(0)-9cage, G(1)-27cage, and G(2)-81cage have been characterized by (1)H, (13)C, (11)B NMR, elemental analysis, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectroscopy, and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) showing low polydispersities, dynamic light scattering (DLS) showing hydrodynamic diameters of 5.7 nm for the G(1)-27cage and the 12.9 nm for the G(2)-81cage. These dendrimers are extremely robust thermally, with 10% mass loss temperatures of 411 °C for the G(0)-9cage, 371 °C for the G(1)-27cage, and 392 °C for the G(2)-81cage. They all showed a strong absorption in the UV region peaking at 258 nm, whereas emission spectra of low intensities were observed between 280 and 480 nm.     

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Production byMortierella alpina ATCC 32222

Mortierella alpina ATCC 32222 grew well at 11 degrees C, as well as at 25 degrees C in a liquid medium containing glucose or linseed oil and yeast extract. High Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) yield was obtained at 11 degrees C. M. alpina cells did not produce EPA at 25 degrees C in the absence of linseed oil, whereas at 11 degrees C, EPA accumulation was noted in the absence of linseed oil. When grown at 11 degrees C for 10 d in a medium containing 2% linseed oil as carbon source, the mycelium yielded 435 mg/L EPA (20 mg EPA/g dry mycelia) with 5.1% in lipid fraction. By gradually increasing the concentration of linseed oil to 4%, yield of biomass and EPA were increased to 43 g/L and 596 mg/L, respectively.     

Amphidinolides T2, T3, and T4, new 19-membered macrolides from the dinoflagellate Amphidinium sp. and the biosynthesis of amphidinolide T1.

Three new 19-membered macrolides, amphidinolides T2 (2), T3 (3), and T4 (4), structurally related to amphidinolide T1 (1) have been isolated from two strains of marine dinoflagellates of the genus Amphidinium. The structures of 2-4 were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations at C-7, C-8, and C-10 of 1-4 were determined by comparison of NMR data of their C-1-C-12 segments with those of synthetic model compounds for the tetrahydrofuran portion. The biosynthetic origins of amphidinolide T1 (1) were investigated on the basis of 13C NMR data of a 13C enriched sample obtained by feeding experiments with [1-(13)C], [2-(13)C], and [1,2-(13)C2] sodium acetates and 13C-labeled sodium bicarbonate in the cultures of the dinoflagellate. These incorporation patterns suggested that amphidinolide T1 (1) was generated from four successive polyketide chains, an isolated C1 unit formed from C-2 of acetates, and three unusual C2 units derived only from C-2 of acetates. Furthermore, it is noted that five oxygenated carbons of C-1, C-7, C-12, C-13, and C-18 were not derived from the C-1 carbonyl, but from the C-2 methyl of acetates.     

Gentamicin assay in human serum by solid-phase extraction and capillary electrophoresis

We describe the development of a capillary electrophoresis method for the determination of gentamicin C1, C1a, C2a, and C2 components in human serum. Using a weak cation-exchanger with 20 mM phosphate buffer, pH 7.4, 200 mM borate buffer, pH 9.0, and ammonia/methanol, solid-phase extraction (SPE) of gentamicin components from the human sera was performed. The extract was derivatized with 1,2-phthalic dicarboxaldehyde/mercaptoacetic acid reagent. The derivatives were separated with a background electrolyte comprising 60 mM 2-(N-cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid (CHES) buffer at pH 9.5 containing 31.6% m/v methanol, and quantified with UV-light absorption detection at 230 nm. The identity of the gentamicin components was confirmed by mass spectrometry. The SPE recovery of the gentamicin ranged from 78% to 93%. The calibration curves were linear from the concentration limit of quantitation (LOQ) to 30 mg/L for the gentamicin mixture. The LOQ for gentamicin C1 was 0.33 mg/L, for C2a 0.23 mg/L, C2 0.25 mg/L, C1a 0.27 mg/L and the concentration limit of detection (LOD) for C1 was 0.15 mg/L, C2a 0.11 mg/L, C2 0.12 mg/L, C1a 0.13 mg/L. Intra-assay relative standard deviation (RSD) values were for C1 (5%), C1a (7%), C2 (6.5%) and C2a (9%); inter-assay RSD values were for C1 (11%), C1a (13.3%), C2 (15%) and C2a (14%). The Pearson's correlation between capillary electrophoresis and immunoassay revealed a linear relationship between these two techniques with r = 0.9. This method for determination of gentamicin C1, C1a, C2a, and C2 in human serum can thus be used in the entire therapeutic concentrations range of gentamicin.     

THE EFFECT OF PORPHYRIN PHOTOSENSITIZERS ON THE TOXICITY OF l,3-BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL)-1- NITROSOUREA IN C57BL/6J MICE

Abstract The most widely used agents for photodynamic therapy are the porphyrin photosensitizers. It has been shown that hematoporphyrin derivative (HpD) can cause murine marrow hypercellularity and splenic hypertrophy. We have examined the effect on survival and marrow cellularity of high dose l,3-bis(2-chloroethyl)-l-nitrosourea (BCNU) after HpD or dihematoporphyrin ether (DHE) pretreatment in C57BL/6J mice.
The lethal toxicity of the LD_S0+ 10% dose of BCNU (60 mg kg⁻¹) was significantly reduced by pretreatment with HpD when the HpD was administered at least 3 days prior to the BCNU. HpD administered 1 or 2 days prior to BCNU or after BCNU had no effect. The percent death rate was reduced from 80 to 0% when HpD was administered 7 and 5 days prior to BCNU.
No alteration of the lethal toxicity rate of BCNU at doses of 80 mg kg⁻¹ were identified with DHE pretreatment although some increase in median survival was noted in two groups. Some reduction in lethal toxicity was noted when 60 mg kg⁻¹ BCNU was used and the pretreatment dose of DHE was 10 or 25 mg kg⁻¹ given twice 3 days apart. Furthermore, a significant reduction of BCNU induced marrow cell depletion was found when low doses of DHE were used as pretreatment. High doses of DHE resulted in marrow depletion. Both HpD and DHE altered the toxicity of BCNU.
Should porphyrin photosensitizers, which alone have little toxicity, prove to protect against nitrosourea toxicity then an important dose limiting factor (myelotoxicity) could be altered if not reduction in the tumouricidal activity occurs.     

Immobilization of thiabendazole-specific monoclonal antibodies to silicon substrates via aqueous silanization

Monoclonal antibodies specific for thiabendazole were immobilized to silicon, silicon dioxide, stoichiometric silicon nitride, and silicon-rich silicon nitride surfaces. This work provides the foundation for the development of a homogeneous sensor system for rapid detection and quantification of thiabendazole residues in produce and animal tissue. Immobilization was performed via aqueous silanization of the substrate followed sequentially by treatment with glutaraldehyde and contact with antibody solution in the presence of detergent. Surfaces were challenged with thiabendazole-horseradish peroxidase conjugate in an ELISA format to estimate immobilized antibody load. A stable and reproducible surface loading of 2 x 10¹¹ antibodies/cm² was obtained only after surfaces received postimmobilization treatments to remove nonspecifically adsorbed antibody. No difference in surface loading was noted when using 30% hydrogen peroxide rather than nitric acid for silanol activation. Little difference was noted among the antibody loadings achieved on the various silicon substrates. Bound antigen-enzyme conjugate was eluted with 0.1N acetic acid and reproducible surface activity was measured for up to four consecutive antigen challenges. Immobilized antibody surfaces were stabilized with 2% sucrose, dehydrated at 37‡C and stored in vacuum or stored at 4‡C in phosphate buffered saline containing 0.01% sodium azide without significant loss of activity.     

Solubility of Trans-Stilbene in Binary Alcohol + 1-Propanol Solvent Mixtures at 298.2 K

Abstract

Experimental solubilities are reported for trans-stilbene dissolved in six binary alcohol + 1-propanol solvent mixtures at 25°C. The alcohol cosolvents studied were 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 1-pentanol and 3-methyl-1-butanol. Results of these measurements are used to test two mathematical representations based upon the combined Nearly Ideal Binary Solvent (NIBS)/Redlich-Kister and Modified Wilson equations. For the six systems studied, the Combined NIBS/Redlich-Kister equation was found to provide the better mathematical representation of the experimental data, with overall average absolute deviations between measured and calculated values being approximately ±0.4%. Slightly larger deviations were noted in the case of the Modified Wilson equation.     

NaCl和B2O3在修饰FeOχ催化剂中的协同作用

应用连续催化反应，ＸＰＳ，ＸＲＤ，Ｈ２－ＴＰＲ，Ｏ２－ＴＰＤ和Ｉｎ－ｓｉｔｕ Ｍｏｓｓｂａｕｅｒ谱等方法表征了一系列组成不同的ＮａＣｌ／Ｂ２Ｏ３／Ｆｅ２Ｏ３催化剂。结果表明ＮａＣｌ与Ｂ２Ｏ３在修饰ＦｅＯｘ催化剂上存在明显的协同作用，Ｂ２Ｏ３调变了ＦｅＯｘ的还原能力，ＮａＣｌ修饰了Ｂ２Ｏ３／ＦｅＯｘ使之具有很高的还原速度与晶格氧气化速度。催化剂的催化性能同这种协同作用密切相关。     

An ESCA investigation of the inductively coupled RF plasma polymerization of fluoronaphthalene and fluoronaphthalene/hydrogen mixtures

1-Fluoronaphthalene was plasma polymerized and its composition and structure, as a function of position, power, and temperature, were examined by ESCA. The F:C ratio of the deposited film was lower than that of the starting monomer both at room temperature and at 150°C. An asymmetry of the main C_1s photoionization peak was noted. Plasmas were also excited in fluoronaphthalene/hydrogen mixtures where extensive fluorine elimination and hydrogen incorporation occurred. This gave direct evidence that the height of step function or asymmetry of the main C_1s peak is related to the degree of saturation in the compound.     

(CeO_2-ZrO_2-Al_2O_3)-(La_2O_3-Al_2O_3)复合氧化物负载的Pd密偶催化剂:载体焙烧温度的影响

采用同时共沉淀法制备了(CeO2-ZrO2-Al2O3)-(La2O3-Al2O3)新型复合氧化物(CZA-LA),考察了焙烧温度对CZA-LA负载的Pd密偶催化剂的影响,并采用N2吸附-脱附法和X射线衍射对其进行了表征.结果表明,随着焙烧温度的升高,尽管CZA-LA样品的比表面积降低,但即使在1000°C焙烧5h后,其比表面积仍能保持在122m2/g左右;另外,CZA-LA样品的孔体积降低幅度不大,当在700℃及更高温度下焙烧后基本上保持稳定.以不同温度焙烧5h后的样品为载体,采用等体积浸渍法制备了一系列整体式Pd/CZA-LA密偶催化剂(Pd含量2.0g/L).催化剂对消除模拟汽油车尾气中C3H8活性测试结果表明,各新鲜催化剂的活性相差不大,均具有较低的起燃温度T50和完全转化温度T90.当催化剂经老化处理后,以1000°C焙烧的载体负载的Pd催化剂活性最高,T50和T90分别为310和341℃,ΔT仅为31℃,仅比新鲜催化剂的高7℃.可见,该催化剂表现出优异的催化活性和抗老化性能,可以满足欧Ⅳ及更高标准的用于汽油车尾气净化的密偶催化剂的性能要求.     

Product distribution in pyrolysis of cellulose in a microfluidized bed

A study of flash pyrolysis of cellulose was carried out in the temperature range from 313 to 770°C in a microfluidized bed. Chemical analysis was done for gaseous and liquid products using gas chromatography. Levoglucosan was measured after silylation of the tar fraction. In the fluidized bed, residence times were of the order of 1 s, while heating rates were estimated at higher than 100,000°C/s for cellulose particles of 60 μm diameter and about 1000°C/s for cellulose particles having about 0.6 mm mean particle diameter. No pronounced effects of particle size were observed. Logarithms of product yields as wt.% of sample correlate linearly with bed temperature. Transitions in these curves are observed between 500 and 600°C corresponding roughly to decomposition of levoglucosan. Effects of atmosphere were also studied by comparing the effect of various atmospheres (CO, CO₂, H₂ + N₂) with pure N₂. Only a slight effect was noted on the product distribution. It appears that levoglucosan, a major product obtained from the slow pyrolysis of cellulose, is not a primary product under flash pyrolysis conditions.     

含有Mo--Mo四重键的双钼络合物Mo_2(C_8H_8)_3的合成和晶体结构

Mo_2(C_8H_8)_3是由Mo(CO)_6和环辛四烯在正癸烷中回流而制得。它的晶体属单斜晶系,空间群为P2_1,单胞参数为:a=7.772(3),b=11.964(5),c=10.445(2),β=100.33(2)°,V=955(1)~3,根据Z=2和fw=504.31计算密度Dc=1.75g/cm~3。在Enraf-Nonius CAD4衍射仪上用MoKα射线收集了I>2σ(I)的独立衍射点2393个。晶体结构用直接法(MULTAN)程序解出,所有非氢原子的位置参数和各向异性热振动参数经全矩阵最小二乘法修正,最后的偏离因子R_1(F)=0.030,R_2(F)=0.035。分子中钼—钼的距离为2.293(1),形成了Mo-Mo四重键。Mo_2(C_8H_8)_3存在两种晶型;一是与W_2(C_8H_8)_3同晶;另一是与Cr_2(C_8H_8)_3同晶。