Rational Design of a Two‐Photon Fluorogenic Probe for Visualizing Monoamine Oxidase A Activity in Human Glioma Tissues

Monoamine oxidases have two functionally distinct but structurally similar isoforms (MAO‐A and MAO‐B). The ability to differentiate them by using fluorescence detection/imaging technology is of significant biological relevance, but highly challenging with available chemical tools. Herein, we report the first MAO‐A‐specific two‐photon fluorogenic probe ( F1 ), capable of selective imaging of endogenous MAO‐A enzymatic activities from a variety of biological samples, including MAO‐A‐expressing neuronal SY‐SY5Y cells, the brain of tumor‐bearing mice and human Glioma tissues by using two‐photon fluorescence microscopy (TPFM) with minimal cytotoxicity.     

Two‐Step Oxidation Synthesis of Sulfur with a Red Aggregation‐Induced Emission

Sulfur is not normally considered a light‐emitting material, even though there have been reports of a dim luminescence of this compound in the blue‐to‐green spectral region. Now, it is shown how to make red‐emissive sulfur by a two‐step oxidation approach using elemental sulfur and Na₂S as starting materials, with a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 7.2 %. Polysulfide is formed first and is partially transformed into Na₂S₂O₃ in the first step, and then turns back to elemental S in the second step. The elevated temperature and relatively oxygen‐deficient environment during the second step transforms Na₂S₂O₃ into Na₂SO₃ incorporated with oxygen vacancies, thus resulting in the formation of a solid‐state powder consisting of elemental S embedded in Na₂SO₃. It shows aggregation‐induced emission properties, attributed to the influence of oxygen vacancies on the emission dynamics of sulfur by providing additional lower energy states that facilitate the radiative relaxation of excitons.     

A Conjugated Polymer Containing Arylazopyrazole Units in the Side Chains for Field‐Effect Transistors Optically Tunable by Near Infra‐Red Light

Optically tunable field‐effect transistors (FETs) with near infra‐red (NIR) light show promising applications in various areas. Now, arylazopyrazole groups are incorporated in the side chains of a semiconducting donor–acceptor (D‐A) polymer. The cis–trans interconversion of the arylazopyrazole can be controlled by 980 nm and 808 nm NIR light irradiation, by utilizing NaYF₄:Yb,Tm upconversion nanoparticles and the photothermal effect of conjugated D‐A polymers, respectively. This reversible transformation affects the interchain packing of the polymer thin film, which in turn reversibly tunes the semiconducting properties of the FETs by the successive 980 nm and 808 nm light irradiation. The resultant FETs display fast response to NIR light, good resistance to photofatigue, and stability in storage for up to 120 days. These unique features will be useful in future memory and bioelectronic wearable devices.     

Electrocatalytically Active Fe‐(O‐C2)4 Single‐Atom Sites for Efficient Reduction of Nitrogen to Ammonia

Single‐atom catalysts have demonstrated their superiority over other types of catalysts for various reactions. However, the reported nitrogen reduction reaction single‐atom electrocatalysts for the nitrogen reduction reaction exclusively utilize metal–nitrogen or metal–carbon coordination configurations as catalytic active sites. Here, we report a Fe single‐atom electrocatalyst supported on low‐cost, nitrogen‐free lignocellulose‐derived carbon. The extended X‐ray absorption fine structure spectra confirm that Fe atoms are anchored to the support via the Fe‐(O‐C₂)₄ coordination configuration. Density functional theory calculations identify Fe‐(O‐C₂)₄ as the active site for the nitrogen reduction reaction. An electrode consisting of the electrocatalyst loaded on carbon cloth can afford a NH₃ yield rate and faradaic efficiency of 32.1 μg h^?1 mg_cat.^?1 (5350 μg h^?1 mg_Fe^?1) and 29.3 %, respectively. An exceptional NH₃ yield rate of 307.7 μg h^?1 mg_cat.^?1 (51 283 μg h^?1 mg_Fe^?1) with a near record faradaic efficiency of 51.0 % can be achieved with the electrocatalyst immobilized on a glassy carbon electrode.     

基于菁染料响应G-四链体结构变化的半胱氨酸检测探针

半胱氨酸是生物体中起着重要作用的还原性氨基酸,其在体内的含量变化可能会诱发机体发生多种病变。因此高选择性、高灵敏度和低成本的半胱氨酸检测技术具有重要意义。目前,高效的半胱氨酸检测方法有毛细管电泳、质谱、高效液相色谱和表面增强拉曼散射等,这些方法往往需要复杂的样品制备和精细的实验仪器,可能会限制其在半胱氨酸检测中的应用。本文利用富含鸟嘌呤的DNA链序列在钾、钠等金属离子诱导下形成对汞离子产生特殊响应的二级结构,而菁染料能够对DNA结构进行识别,并由此引起其超分子聚集形式的改变,致使其紫外和可见光谱性质随之变化。最终以Hg²⁺调控G-四链体与菁染料(ETC)组建的传感器,实现对溶液体系中半胱氨酸高选择性的快速可视化检测。     

Gypensapogenin H from hydrolyzate of total Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins induces apoptosis in human breast carcinoma cells

Abstract

Gypensapogenin H (Gyp H) is a novel dammarane-type triterpene, isolated from hydrolyzate of total saponins from Gynostemma pentaphyllum. Our previous work demonstrated that Gyp H exhibited potent growth inhibitory effects on tumor cells. It significantly inhibited the growth of human breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231), while having low toxicity to normal human breast epithelial cells, MCF-10a. Further mechanistic study demonstrated that Gyp H decreased survival, inhibited proliferation, migration, induced apoptosis and led to cell cycle arrest. For the MDA-MB-231 cell lines, Gyp H increased expression of P21, Bax and cytochrome c, induced PARP cleavage and activated caspases. Gyp H also reduced expression of CDK2/4, CyclinD1, E2F1 and Bcl2, which associated with the cell cycle arrest. Thus, our finding may be useful for understanding the mechanism of action of Gyp H on breast cancer cells and suggest that Gyp H would be a leading agent for the treatment of breast cancer.     

选择性合成(1,3-二苯基-2-亚丁烯基)二苯甲胺席夫碱及其光催化选择性双键转移的研究

席夫碱是一类具有多功能结构的化合物.本文使用二苯甲胺和苯乙酮为原料合成了(1,3-二苯基-2-亚丁烯基)二苯甲胺席夫碱,并进行了光催化选择性双键转移的研究.结果 表明,当苯乙酮与二苯甲胺投料比为3∶1,先在135C反应4h,然后升温到165C继续反应3h,可选择性合成(1,3-二苯基-2-亚丁烯基)二苯甲胺席夫碱.该席...     

碳纤维微电极负载金纳米粒子用于绿茶中儿茶素的检测

本文开发了基于纳米金修饰的碳纤维超微电极(CFME)用于儿茶素的定量检测。通过使用柠檬酸三钠还原氯金酸制得纳米金粒子(AuNPs),采用恒电位电沉积法将纳米金修饰在CFME表面。在pH 2.00的Tris-HCl缓冲溶液中,采用差分脉冲法和循环伏安法考察了修饰前后电极对儿茶素的电催化性能。结果表明,纳米金修饰电极对儿茶素具有明显的电催化效果。在优化实验条件下,纳米金修饰的碳纤维超微电极(AuNPs/CFME)与儿茶素浓度在1.00×10^-3~10.0μmol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,且AuNPs/CFME的电化学性能非常稳定,具有良好的重现性。该方法操作简单,准确性高,可用于对儿茶素进行定量检测。     

酸性电解水过程中氧析出反应的机理及铱基催化剂的研究进展北大核心CSCD

可持续能源的迅速发展,使绿色清洁的氢能源成为热点。质子交换膜(PEM)水电解是一项很有前途的技术,可高效生产高纯度氢气。IrO_(2)作为质子交换膜(PEM)水电解槽阳极氧析出反应(OER)的商用电催化剂,既能在强酸性、高强度腐蚀条件下保持稳定,又表现出优异的催化性能。然而,由于Ir的稀缺性和昂贵的价格,提高Ir基催化剂的OER活性,开发低Ir催化剂就显得至关重要。对其反应机理的认知是当前的研究热点之一,也是设计优异的OER催化剂的关键所在。因此,首先从OER机理出发,对目前被广泛认可的吸附物逸出机理(AEM)和晶格氧逸出机理(LOER)两种反应机理进行了研究。随后,根据所提出的这两种机理,介绍了OER催化剂设计的基本准则,即调控Ir基催化剂的电子结构,改善反应中间物种在催化活性位点上的吸附能,从而提高OER催化活性。并从催化剂的结构设计、形貌控制、载体材料3个方面简单概述了最近OER催化剂的研究进展。最后,在已有研究的基础上,提出了目前OER催化剂面临的困难与挑战,这为以后相关的研究指明了方向。     

微波消解-电感耦合等离子体质谱(ICP-MS)法测定拟黑多刺蚁中11种微量元素

为准确定量拟黑多刺蚁体内的微量元素,采用微波消解法,以HNO_(3)-H_(2)O_(2)混合酸为消解体系对样品进行前处理,选择合适的同位素,以^(103)Rh为内标测定^(52)Cr、^(55)Mn、^(60)Ni、^(63)Cu、^(66)Zn、^(75)As、^(78)Se、^(88)Sr和^(114)Cd,以^(185)Re为内标测定^(202)Hg和^(208)Pb,建立了电感耦合等离子体质谱法测定拟黑多刺蚁中11种微量元素的方法。实验发现,以HNO_(3)-H_(2)O_(2)为消解体系,样品消解完全;采用KED模式消除质谱干扰,以内标法校正基体效应;通过绘制校准曲线及测定流程空白,各元素校准曲线的相关系数均大于0.999,方法检出限为0.0005~0.011 mg/kg,方法定量限为0.0016~0.033 mg/kg。对拟黑多刺蚁实际样品进行测定,各元素的相对标准偏差(RSD,n=9)在1.2%~5.5%,加标回收率为91.2%~107%;经过实验室间比对实验,相对偏差为-3.15%~2.74%;测定六个不同产地的拟黑多刺蚁样品,结果显示不同产地样品除Cd外,其他10种微量元素的含量均存在较大差异。测定结果稳定可靠,能满足拟黑多刺蚁中11种微量金属元素含量的分析检测要求。