“Click handle”-modified 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoroarabino nucleic acid as a synthetic genetic polymer capable of post-polymerization functionalization

The functions of natural nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA have transcended genetic information carriers and now encompass affinity reagents, molecular catalysts, nanostructures, data storage, and many others. However, the vulnerability of natural nucleic acids to nuclease degradation and the lack of chemical functionality have imposed a significant constraint on their ever-expanding applications. Herein, we report the synthesis and polymerase recognition of a 5-(octa-1,7-diynyl)uracil 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoroarabinonucleic acid (FANA) triphosphate. The DNA-templated, polymerase-mediated primer extension using this “click handle”-modified FANA (cmFANA) triphosphate and other FANA nucleotide triphosphates consisting of canonical nucleobases efficiently generated full-length products. The resulting cmFANA polymers exhibited excellent nuclease resistance and the ability to undergo efficient click conjugation with azide-functionalized molecules, thereby becoming a promising platform for serving as a programmable and evolvable synthetic genetic polymer capable of post-polymerization functionalization.

Polymerase-mediated incorporation of a “click handle”-modified fluoroarabinonucleic acid (cmFANA) triphosphate produces a new class of nuclease-resistant, evolvable genetic polymers that can be functionalized with azide-containing molecules.     

The Antioxidant and Hypolipidemic Effects of Mesona Chinensis Benth Extracts

In this study, the antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects of Mesona Chinensis Benth (MCB) extracts were evaluated. Seven fractions (F0, F10, F20, F30, F40, F50 and MTF) were obtained from the MCB ethanol extracts. Compared to the commercial antioxidants (vitamin C), MTF and F30 exhibited higher antioxidant activities in the antiradical activity test and the FRAP assay. The half-inhibition concentration (IC50) for MTF and F30 were 5.323 µg/mL and 5.278 µg/mL, respectively. MTF at 200 µg/mL significantly decreased the accumulation of TG in oleic acid (OA)-induced HepG2 cells and reversed the inhibitory effect of Compound C on AMPK (MTF and F30 significantly increased the glucose utilization of insulin-induced HepG2 cells). In addition, the components of MTF were identified by HPLC-MS, which were caffeic acid, quercetin 3-O-galactoside, isoquercetin, astragalin, rosmarinic acid, aromadendrin-3-O-rutinoside, rosmarinic acid-3-O-glucoside and kaempferol-7-O-glucoside. Through statistical correlations by Simca P software, it was found that the main antioxidant and hypolipidemic components of MCB might be caffeic acid, kaempferol-7-O-glucoside, rosmarinic acid-3-O-glucoside and aromadendrin-3-O-rutinoside, which may play important roles in the AMPK pathway. MTF and F30 in MCB could be potential health products for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.     

Facile Synthesis of Porous Ag Crystals as SERS Sensor for Detection of Five Methamphetamine Analogs

Porous noble metal nanomaterials have attracted extensive attention due to their high specific surface area and surface plasmon resonance effect. However, it is difficult to form porous structures due to the high mobility and low reduction potential of noble metal precursors. In this article, we developed a facile method for preparing porous Ag with a controllable structure at room temperature. Two kinds of Ag crystals with different porous structures were successfully prepared by using AgCl cubes as sacrificial templates. Through the galvanic replacement reaction of Zn and AgCl, Ag crystals with a sponge-like porous structure were successfully prepared. Additionally, using NaBH₄ as the reducing agent, we prepared granular porous Ag cubes by optimizing the amount of reducing agent. Both the sponge-like and granular porous Ag cubes have clean and accessible surfaces. In addition, we used the prepared two porous Ag cubes as substrate materials for SERS detection of five kinds of methamphetamine analogs. The experimental results show that the enhancement effect of granular porous Ag is better than that of sponge-like porous Ag. Furthermore, we probed the hot spot distribution of granular porous Ag by Raman mapping. By using granular porous Ag as the substrate material, we have achieved trace detection of 5 kinds of methamphetamine analogs including Ephedrine, Amphetamine, N-Methyl-1-(benzofuran-5-yl)propan-2-amine (5-MAPB), N-Methyl-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine (PMMA) and N-Methyl-1-(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-amine (4-FMA). Furthermore, to achieve qualitative differentiation of analogs with similar structures we performed density functional theoretical (DFT) calculations on the Raman spectra of the above analogs. The DFT calculations provided the vibrational frequencies, Raman activities, and normal mode assignment for each analog, enabling the qualitative differentiation of the above analogs.     

方向导数的计算公式的注记

方向导数本质上也是函数的一种变化率.利用向量的Schmidt正交化方法进行坐标变换,将方向导数转换为对新变量的偏导数,再结合多元复合函数的求导法则,给出方向导数计算公式的一种新的证明.     

流动注射化学发光抑制法测定尼群地平

基于尼群地平在碱性条件下对铁氰化钾鲁米诺化学发光体系有较强的抑制作用,联用流动注射技术建立了测定尼群地平的新方法.本法的线形范围为0.1～100.0 μg/mL,检出限0.02 μg/mL ,此法用于尼群地平片剂含量测量和药典法对照结果满意.     

锥形模圆柱体超塑性挤压非局部摩擦分析

为了考虑金属材料表面微凸结构对模具与工件接触区域上的非局部摩擦效应,在锥形模圆柱体超塑性挤压加工分析中,采用Oden等提出的非局部摩擦定律代替经典的库仑摩擦定律,利用主应力法或工程法建立了相应问题的积微分形式的力平衡方程.在简化的情况下,采用摄动法求得所论问题的近似解,并分析了影响应力的非局部效应的相关因素.     

猪肉中16种性激素的多残留检测方法

采用安捷仑GC/MS5975N能同时对猪肉中16种性激素残留进行筛选、定量和确证.对5.0g肌肉样品的检出限均在0.25～1.0 μg·kg-1之间.猪肉的平均回收率分别为83.7%～107.9%,平均变异系数为6.8%～19.7%.当添加水平为1.0 μgkg-1时,本方法不同批次猪肉回收率的相对标准偏差为7.7%～21.6%,重复性好.另外,与安捷仑GC/MS5973分析相比,采用GC/MS5975N时,雌三醇衍生物定量离子为m/z 876,比m/z 663峰度强.     

Synthesis and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activity of 1,7-diphenyl-1,4-heptadien-3-ones in LPS-Stimulated BV2 Microglia Via Inhibiting NF-κB/MAPK Signaling Pathways

A series of 1,7-diphenyl-1,4-heptadien-3-ones with various substituents (HO-, CH₃O-, CH₃-, Cl-) on the phenyl rings were synthesized and evaluated for anti-neuroinflammatory effects in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia. The pharmacological results showed that the target compounds bearing methoxy groups greatly inhibited LPS-induced NO release, and that the active compounds CU-19 and CU-21 reduced the level of NO, TNF-α, IL-6 and PGE-2, downregulated the expression of COX-2 and iNOS in LPS-stimulated BV2 cells. A study of the mechanism of action revealed that CU-19 and CU-21 inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and phosphorylation of MAPKs (ERK, JNK, and p38). A preliminary pharmacokinetic study in rats revealed that the pharmacokinetic properties of CU-19 and CU-21 were dramatically ameliorated in comparison with the pharmacokinetic properties of curcumin.     

快速响应高压电源在KTP晶体极化反转中的应用研究

分析了KTP晶体电导率的特性,设计与研制出一种新型的高压脉冲放大器,可将任意信号发生器产生的信号线性放大,响应速度快,最高输出电压为4000V,最大输出电流为30mA,功率可达100W.用其在KTP晶体上进行多次极化反转实验,取得良好的实验结果.     

退火温度对6H-SiC衬底上ZnO薄膜发光性质的影响

采用溶胶-凝胶方法,在6H-SiC衬底上制备ZnO薄膜.X射线衍射结果表明薄膜是c轴取向的,具有六方纤锌矿多晶结构.研究了退火温度对ZnO薄膜发光特性的影响.发现在650℃退火温度下,观察到近带边紫外发射和可见光发射并且紫外发光强度大于可见光发射.随着退火温度的提高,紫外峰强度减弱直至消失,而绿光发射强度先增加而后降低.对退火温度引起ZnO薄膜发光性质改变的机制进行了探讨.