Synthesis and characteristics of the poly(carboxybetaine)s and the corresponding cationic polymers

Two types of carboxybetaines and their corresponding cationic monomers and polymers are synthesized in this study. Comparing the chemical shifts of the methylene groups in the cationic monomers and carboxybetaines in both ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectra reveal that the respective methylene groups are clearly distinguished from their chemical shifts in ¹H- and ¹³C-NMR spectra. The solubilities, moisture regain properties, and solution properties of the poly(carboxybetaine)s and cationic polymers are investigated in relation to their molecular structures. Because the cationic polymers were ionized in an aqueous solution, the cationic polymers were more soluble than the poly(carboxybetaine). For the various functional groups of poly(carboxybetaine)s and cationic polymers, the order of tendency for moisture regain is  COO >  CONH . Results obtained from the reduced viscosity for cationic poly(TMMPAMS) are reversed from that for zwitterionic poly(DMAEAPL). © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Polym Sci A: Polym Chem 35 : 3527–3536, 1997     

分子动力学模拟残基突变对芳香烃受体配体结合区的影响

芳香烃受体(Aryl hydrocarbon receptor,AhR)属于配体依赖性的转录因子蛋白。本文通过对AhR配体结合区域(Ligand binding domain,LBD)的结构功能及物种特异性分析,发现在其结合腔口有一些关键残基可能起到"门控"作用,进一步将野生型(WT)和3个突变模型(Phe289Ala、Tyr316Ala、Ile319Ala)进行分子动力学模拟,从蛋白稳定性、蛋白结构变化、蛋白结合腔变化及蛋白和配体结合能力4个方面分析3个残基的门控作用。研究发现,Phe289、Tyr316、Ile319氨基酸残基通过形成疏水作用为AhR LBD起到"门控"作用;而将这些氨基酸分别突变后,其蛋白稳定性降低,整体运动性增加,配体亲和力减弱,其中Tyr316、Ile319对腔内体积影响较大,Phe289使腔内环境稳定性降低。本研究可为基于芳香烃受体的药物设计提供相关理论指导。     

Simple and efficient approach for synthesis of hydrazones from carbonyl compounds and hydrazides catalyzed by meglumine

A simple, environmentally benign protocol for synthesis of hydrazones from carbonyl compounds and hydrazides has been developed in the presence of meglumine in aqueous-ethanol media at room temperature. The salient features of the present protocol are mild reaction conditions, short reaction time, high yields, operational simplicity, metal-free, applicability toward large-scale synthesis, and biodegradable and inexpensive catalyst.     

Wide-viewing-angle switchable image splitter obtained using varied-line-spacing H-PDLC Bragg grating

We propose the use of a varied-line-spacing (VLS) holographic polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (H-PDLC) Bragg grating as a switchable image splitter to generate a compatible three-dimensional (3D) stereogram and to increase the viewing angle of the observer. To fabricate the VLS grating, a cylindrical lens is adopted to form a cylindrical wave, which interferes with a plane wave, generating an H-PDLC grating with a continuously varying period. The proposed holographic optical element (HOE)-based image splitter comprises two VLS H-PDLC gratings. It can be attached on a designed pattern, with two rectangles taking the place of conventional liquid crystal display panel pixels, and can separate them into right and left viewing fields with a wider range. Experimental results show that the movement of the eyes of the observer can reach 37.6 mm. A theoretical simulation indicates that a shorter focal length of the cylindrical lens can yield a larger movement range. Switching between two-dimensional and 3D modes can be performed by applying an external alternating-current voltage at ~80 V. The contrast ratio of the diffracted images induced by crosstalk is greater than 60%, which indicates the feasibility of the proposed HOE for 3D image splitting.     

Facile synthesis of Fmoc-protected phosphonate pSer mimetic and its application in assembling a substrate peptide of 14-3-3 ζ

Phosphatase-inert peptidomimetics containing phosphonate pSer analogue have been developed as valuable biological tools for probing and regulating pSer-dependent protein-protein interactions (PPIs) in cellular context. Herein, we report a facile and efficient synthesis route of Fmoc-protected phosphonate pSer mimetic and also present the application of this building block in the solid-phase synthesis of a phosphatase-resistant substrate peptide of 14-3-3 ζ, retaining 14-3-3 ζ binding efficacy similar to the parent pSer-containing peptide.     

BF3-catalyzed oxidative tandem annulation-aromatization of naphthols with terminal aryl alkenes

A metal-free oxidative arene/alkene annulation-aromatization has been realized, which enables efficient synthesis of 2-arylnaphtho[2,1-b]furans from readily available terminal aryl alkenes and 2-naphthols. Mechanistic study suggests that this reaction proceeds via free-radical initiated tandem cyclization, dehydrogenative rearomatization and aromatization.     

A EuIII‐MOF with Bis(2‐carboxyethyl)isocyanurate for Luminescence Sensing of Fe3+ and SCN– Ions

The water‐stable 3D lanthanide‐organic framework (Ln‐MOF) {[Eu(bci)(H₂O)] · 2H₂O}_n ( 1 ) [H₂bci = bis(2‐carboxyethyl)isocyanurate] was synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Compound 1 ‐ Eu exhibits a 3D open‐framework connected by Eu–(μ‐O)₂–Eu chains and bci ligands. Meanwhile, 1 ‐ Eu exhibits highly efficient luminescent sensing for environmentally relevant Fe³⁺ and SCN^– ions through luminescence quenching. These results indicated that it could be utilized as a multi‐responsive luminescence sensor.     

Synthesis of Bi<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>4</Subscript>@TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> Heterojunction with Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalytic Activity

A novel Bi₂O₄@TiO₂ heterojunction was constructed by a simple two-step method. The charges migration between Bi₂O₄ and TiO₂ via the heterojunction improves the electron/hole separation efficiency. Furthermore, Bi₂O₄@TiO₂ heterostructures exhibit better adsorption capability for methyl orange molecular due to their higher specific surface area than pure Bi₂O₄. As a result, Bi₂O₄@TiO₂ hybrids show an improved visible light photocatalytic activity and photostability for the degradation of methyl orange.     

Cu(I)-catalyzed cascade reaction of N-tosylhydrazones with 3-butyn-1-ol: A new synthesis of tetrahydrofurans

The Cu(I)-catalyzed cascade coupling/cyclization reaction of N-tosylhydrazones with 3-butyn-1-ol has been explored. This new strategy represents a simple platform for the synthesis of tetrahydrofurans in moderate to good yields.     

TEMPO-Assisted Free Radical-Initiated Peptide Sequencing Mass Spectrometry (FRIPS MS) in Q-TOF and Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers: Single-Step Peptide Backbone Dissociations in Positive Ion Mode

The present study demonstrates that one-step peptide backbone fragmentations can be achieved using the TEMPO [2-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl piperidine-1-oxyl)]-assisted free radical-initiated peptide sequencing (FRIPS) mass spectrometry in a hybrid quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) mass spectrometer and a Q-Exactive Orbitrap instrument in positive ion mode, in contrast to two-step peptide fragmentation in an ion-trap mass spectrometer (reference Anal. Chem. 85, 7044–7051 (30)). In the hybrid Q-TOF and Q-Exactive instruments, higher collisional energies can be applied to the target peptides, compared with the low collisional energies applied by the ion-trap instrument. The higher energy deposition and the additional multiple collisions in the collision cell in both instruments appear to result in one-step peptide backbone dissociations in positive ion mode. This new finding clearly demonstrates that the TEMPO-assisted FRIPS approach is a very useful tool in peptide mass spectrometry research.

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