Heparin Interacting Protein Mediated Assembly of Nano‐Fibrous Hydrogel Scaffolds for Guided Stem Cell Differentiation

A new methodology is developed to conjugate hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel with novel nano‐fibrous architectures via non‐covalent assembly that specifically allows for targeted adipose‐derived stem cells (ASCs) differentiation and soft tissue engineering. The assembly of non‐covalently associated hydrogel network produced via the interaction of a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) modified HA derivative and heparin interacting protein (HIP). The multifunctional star poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and HIP copolymer has the capability to mediate the non‐covalent assembly of nano‐fibrous HA hydrogel networks via affinity interactions with LMWH. The effect of the HIP mediation on in vitro gelation, rheological characteristics, degradation, equilibrium swelling, adipose‐derived stem cells (ASCs) proliferation and differentiation of nano‐fibrous hydrogel is examined. The results suggest the potential utility of this unique design of the bioactive nano‐fibrous HA hydrogel in directing the differentiation of ASCs and adipogenesis in ECM‐mimetic scaffolds in vitro. These studies demonstrate that this nano‐fibrous HA hydrogel can render the formulation of a therapeutically effective platform for in vitro adipogenesis applications.

     

CS21B2(1Σ+u)态预离解产物CS的振转布居研究

用一束波长为210.27 nm的激光将CS2分子激发至预离解态1 B2(1 Σ+u),用另一束激光通过激光诱导荧光(LIF)方法检测碎片CS,在250.5～286.5 nm获得了CS碎片A1 Π←X1 Σ+振转分辨的激发谱.通过对光谱强度的分析,获得了CS碎片v″=0～8的振动布居和v″=1,4～8振动态的转动布居.结果发现,碎片CS的振动布居呈双模结构,分别对应于CS2分子1 B2(1 Σ+u)态的两个解离通道,即CS(X1 Σ+,v″=0～9)+S(3PJ)和CS(X1 Σ+, v″=0～1)+S(1 B2).由此得到两个解离通道的分支比S(3PJ): S(1 B2)为5.6±1.2.与前人193 nm处的研究结果相比, 210.27 nm激发更有利于S(3PJ)通道的生成.此外,实验还发现CS的转动布居不满足热平衡分布,为两个Boltzmann分布的合成.     

铜离子交换改性的沸石催化剂上甲烷的非氧芳构化

已有研究表明，ＭｏＯ３／ＨＺＳＭ５是甲烷非氧芳构化的优良催化剂，在９７３Ｋ下甲烷转化率达６％～８％，苯选择性高于８０％，这为非氧气氛下甲烷的芳构化反应展示了非常诱人的前景［１～１２］．但是，该催化剂的活性和稳定性尚有待进一步提高，目前已有使用Ｐｔ，...     

Fast release of lipophilic agents from circulating PEG-PDLLA micelles revealed by in vivo forster resonance energy transfer imaging

Understanding the in vivo behavior of nanoparticles is critical for the translation of nanomedicine from laboratory research to clinical trials. In this work, in vivo Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) imaging was employed to monitor the release of hydrophobic molecules from circulating poly(ethylene glycol)-poly( D, L-lactic acid) (PEG-PDLLA) micelles. A lipophilic FRET pair (DiIC(18) and DiOC(18)) was physically entrapped into micelle cores by mimicking the loading of hydrophobic drugs. The FRET efficiency was found significantly reduced within 15 min after intravenous injection, implying that DiIC(18) and DiOC(18) quickly escaped from the circulating micelles. FRET spectroscopy studies further demonstrated that alpha- and beta-globulins were major factors for the observed fast release, while gamma-globulins, albumin, and red blood cells played minor roles. These results provide useful information for developing blood-stable micelles to deliver hydrophobic drugs to the target site via prolonged circulation and extravasation from the vascular system.     

3″-Hydroxymethyl-butyrolactone II from Aspergillus sp

Abstract

In continuation of the search for new compounds from the terrestrial fungus Aspergillus sp., one new butyrolactone, 3″-hydroxymethyl-butyrolactone II (1) was isolated. The chemical structure of 1 was confirmed by extensive 1D and 2D NMR and HR-ESI mass data analysis, and by comparison with literature data. The absolute configuration was also determined by ECD calculations.     

Supramolecular Assemblies of Three New Metronidazole Derivatives Constructed with Various Dihydroxy-benzoic Acids via Hydrogen Bonds

Metronidazole(MTZ) is an important antibiotic, which has been widely applied to cure protozoal and bacterial diseases for human beings or animals. Herein, three novel drug supramolecular crystals constructed by MTZ with 2,5-dihydroxy-benzoic acid(2,5-DHBA)(1), 2,6-dihydroxy-benzoic acid(2,6-DHBA)(2) and 3,5-dihydroxy-benzoic acid(3,5-DHBA)(3), respectively, have been discovered. The hydrogen bonds of N-H···O(O-H···N), C-H···O and O-H···O play important roles in the 3D supramolecular framework formation for crystals 1-3. Interestingly, due to the vary locations of the substituent groups, the two-dimensional layers in crystals 1 or 2 are constructed via intermolecular hydrogen bonds between MTZ and 2,5-DHBA or 2,6-DHBA, while in crystal 3 water molecules play a significant role except the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between MTZ and 3,5-DHBA. In addition, five synthons of I R₂²(8), II R₃³(9) in crystal 1, III R₁²(4), IV R₂²(8) in crystal 2 and V R₂²(7) in crystal 3 formed through various hydrogen bonds are founded in this work. Systematic studies of syntheses, crystal structures and thermal analysis are reported.     

Magnetic Micromotors for Multiple Motile Sperm Cells Capture,Transport, and Enzymatic Release

An integrated system combining a magnetically-driven micromotor and a synthetized protein-based hyaluronic acid (HA) microflake is presented for the in situ selection and transport of multiple motile sperm cells (ca. 50). The system appeals for targeted sperm delivery in the reproductive system to assist fertilization or to deliver drugs. The binding mechanism between the HA microflake and sperm relies on the interactions between HA and the corresponding sperm HA receptors. Once sperm are captured within the HA microflake, the assembly is trapped and transported by a magnetically-driven helical microcarrier. The trapping of the sperm-microflake occurs by a local vortex induced by the microcarrier during rotation-translation under a rotating magnetic field. After transport, the microflake is enzymatically hydrolyzed by local proteases, allowing sperm to escape and finally reach the target location. This cargo-delivery system represents a new concept to transport not only multiple motile sperm but also other actively moving biological cargoes.     

量化方法研究分子结BEMP和TEMP的电子输运特性

通过结合杂化密度泛函和前线轨道理论与弹性散射格林函数方法研究了BE- MP(benzene-1,4-di-ethynyl-4-mercaptophenyl)和TEMP(thiophene-2,5-di-ethynyl-4- mercaptophenyl)两分子结的输运性质。基于杂化密度泛函方法计算两扩展分子电子结构的基础上,计算了两分子的输运性质．计算结果显示:电流增加来源于电极和分子轨道的共振;电导曲线呈现出平台特征．在此基础上从扩展分子A(Au-BEMP-Au)中间的苯环的旋转而引起电流减小的角度解释了负微分电阻现象．     

Solvothermal synthesis and photoluminescent properties of ZnS/cyclohexylamine: inorganic-organic hybrid semiconductor nanowires

An inorganic-organic hybrid semiconductor, ZnS/CHA (CHA = cyclohexylamine) nanocomposites was successfully synthesized via a solvothermal method using CHA as solvent, which yielded uniform and ultralong nanowires with widths of 100-1000 nm and lengths of 5-20 microm. Changing the reaction conditions could alter the morphology and optical properties of the nanocomposites. The periodic layer subnanometer structures were identified by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) images, with thickness of approximately 2 nm. The composites exhibited a very large blue-shift in their optical absorption edge as well as an exciton excitation band due to a strong quantum confinement effect caused by the internal subnanometer-scale structures. The pure hexagonal wurtzite ZnS nanowires were also obtained by extracting the ZnS/CHA nanocomposites with dimethyl formamide (DMF). In addition, the luminescent properties of exciton and defect-related transitions in different samples of ZnS/CHA were discussed in detail.     

Athermal and Soft Multi-Nanopatterning of Azopolymers: Phototunable Mechanical Properties

Imprinting nanopatterns on flexible substrates has diverse applications in advanced fabrication. However, the traditional thermal nanoimprint lithography (T-NIL) often causes shrinkage upon cooling. Here, a simple yet versatile method is introduced to fabricate multiple nanopatterns on a flexible substrate coated with an azopolymer by combining athermal nanoimprint lithography (AT-NIL) and photolithography. The azopolymer has various mechanical properties upon photoirradiation: 1) phototunable glass-transition temperatures (T_g) and concomitantly photoinduced switch from glassy plastic to viscoplastic polymer; 2) prominent modulation of viscoplasticity under light illumination at different wavelengths. Regionally selective multiple nanopatterns are conveniently fabricated, presenting angle-dependent structural color images on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) substrates. The flexible, athermal and multiple nanopatterning method has the potential for on-demand fabrication of complex nanopatterns.