Development of a Genus-Universal Nucleotide Signature for the Identification and Supervision of Ephedra-Containing Products

Ephedra plants generally contain ephedrine alkaloids, which are the critical precursor compounds of methamphetamine (METH). METH could cause serious physical and mental damage, and therefore Ephedra materials are strictly in supervision internationally. However, unlawful utilization of Ephedra herbs and its products still exist. Thus, it is imperative to establish a universal method for monitoring Ephedra ingredients in complex mixtures and processed products. In this study, 224 ITS2 sequences representing 59 taxa within Ephedra were collected, and a 23-bp genus-level nucleotide signature (GTCCGGTCCGCCTCGGCGGTGCG) was developed for the identification of the whole genus. The specific primers MH-1F/1R were designed, and 125 individuals of twelve Ephedra species/varieties were gathered for applicability verification of the nucleotide signature. Additionally, seven batches of Chinese patent medicines containing Ephedra herbs were used to test the application of the nucleotide signature in complex and highly processed materials. The results demonstrated that the 23-bp molecular marker was unique to Ephedra and conserved within the genus. It can be successfully utilized for the detection of Ephedra components in complex preparations and processed products with severe DNA degradation. The method developed in this study could undoubtedly serve as a strong support for the supervision of illegal circulation of Ephedra-containing products.     

Photocatalytic Carboxylation of Phenyl Halides with CO2 by Metal-Organic Frameworks Materials

In this work,important commercial pharmaceutical intermediates,phenylpropionic acid compounds,are successfully obtained by catalyzing the reaction of carbon dioxide with phenyl halides using MOF-5,a typical metal-organic framework(MOF)material.The influence of temperature,pressure,catalyst type and light on the reaction is investigated,and a 90.3%selectivity towards fluorophenylpropionic acid is reached.Significantly,the catalysts are effective for varied benzyl compounds containing different substituent groups.The catalysts are stable and remain active after three cycles.     

Synthesis and Structure–Activity Relationship Studies of Benzimidazole-4,7-dione-Based P2X3 Receptor Antagonists as Novel Anti-Nociceptive Agents

P2X3 receptors (P2X3R) are ATP-gated ion channels predominantly expressed in C- and Aδ-fiber primary afferent neurons and have been introduced as a novel therapeutic target for neurological disorders, including neuropathic pain and chronic cough. Because of its localized distribution, antagonism of P2X3R has been thoroughly considered, and the avoidance of issues related to CNS side effects has been proven in clinical trials. In this article, benzimidazole-4,7-dione-based derivatives were introduced as a new chemical entity for the development of P2X3R antagonists. Starting from the discovery of a hit compound from the screening of 8364 random library compounds in the Korea Chemical Bank, which had an IC₅₀ value of 1030 nM, studies of structure–activity and structure–property relationships enabled further optimization toward improving the antagonistic activities as well as the drug’s physicochemical properties, including metabolic stability. As for the results, the final optimized compound 14h was developed with an IC₅₀ value of 375 nM at P2X3R with more than 23-fold selectivity versus P2X2/3R, along with properties of metabolic stability and improved solubility. In neuropathic pain animal models evoked by either nerve ligation or chemotherapeutics in male Sprague-Dawley rats, compound 14h showed anti-nociceptive effects through an increase in the mechanical withdrawal threshold as measured by von Frey filament following intravenous administration.     

基于LabVIEW的超导磁体数采与测控系统研究

根据研制的大口径、高场强的超导强磁装置的特点,选择基于LabVIEW的数据采集和测控系统。低温传感器共六支,分别安装于磁体氦槽和冷屏不同位置,其中碳电阻温度计Cernox三支,铂电阻温度计Pt100两支、Pt1000一只,用于监测磁体温度;超导氦液面计一个,用于监测氦液面高度;根据磁体参数匹配研制了一套可调励磁速率的磁体专用直流电源及其失超保护系统,保证磁体安全运行。所有数据通过NI公司内插DAQ6251数据采集卡的PX I采集,用LabVIEW编写数据采集程序和人机界面。     

超分子组装体激发态手性的响应性

圆偏振发光主要是指手性发光体系激发态的性质。由于其在信息加密、高分辨3D显示和智能传感器等领域的潜在应用而备受关注。圆偏振光除了可以通过物理方法获得,即使用线偏振片和四分之一波片的组合,还可以直接从具有光致发光或电致发光性质的手性材料中获得。目前研究者们已经开发了多种圆偏振发光材料,主要包括手性有机分子、手性金属配合物等小分子发光体系以及手性超分子组装体等复合体系。通过将手性组分与响应性功能基团结合而构筑的响应性自组装发光体系对实现智能圆偏振发光材料的发展起着重要作用。在这篇文章里,我们对手性超分子自组装发光体系对各种外界刺激的响应性能进行了总结和归纳,如光照、pH值、溶剂、温度、金属离子等。本综述通过对各种外部刺激对手性组装体激发态性能影响的总结和讨论,旨在进一步推动智能圆偏振发光材料在多学科领域的应用。     

新型三段高性能的长波段掺铒光纤超荧光光源的研究

提出了一种第一段无泵浦、第二段前向泵浦和第三段后向泵浦的三段级联掺铒光纤超荧光光纤光源的新结构.数值分析了泵浦光波长、铒光纤长度以及泵浦比例对新结构性能的影响.结果表明可以找到一组适合制作成本低廉、输出功率高、谱平坦的长波段掺铒光纤超荧光光源.     

激光陀螺锁区特性的研究

从理论和试验两个方面,研究了四边形腔环行激光陀螺的锁区特性.利用环行腔中背向散射光束具有相干性,导出了环行谐振腔综合背向散射与反射镜、反射镜之间的相对位置的关系.在有两个位移反射镜的四边形谐振腔中,理论上得到了综合背向散射系数与谐振腔腔长具有双波长周期.利用综合背向光强实验及锁区与陀螺工作模数实验分别验证了理论的正确性.试验证实散射光的强度与谐振腔的工作模数存在双模周期性,综合背向散射系数大,陀螺锁区大,反之亦然.     

激光陀螺磁灵敏度特性研究

分析、计算了激光陀螺的磁灵敏度特性,并进行了磁灵敏度试验.试验结果及分析表明：在腔体加工准确度不变的情况下,采用合理的设计可以大大降低激光陀螺在某些方向上的磁灵敏度,同时磁试验结果对于设计激光陀螺的磁屏蔽结构具有一定的实用价值.     

方形自聚焦透镜的研制

经过方形玻璃丝的加工、离子交换及成品的精密加工等过程,成功制出了方形自聚焦透镜.并采用聚焦成像和雅明干涉等方法对其光学特性进行测试,得出了方形自聚焦透镜本身所具有的一些特性：中心部分畸变较小,成像性能好;四个棱角内的球差较大,像质较差;折射率分布不具有旋转对称性,而是与方向和半径有关.