Optical sensor for the detection of caspase-9 activity in a single cell

We demonstrate for the first time, the application and utility of a unique optical sensor having a nanoprobe for monitoring the onset of the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis in a single living cell by detecting enzymatic activities of caspase-9. Minimally invasive analysis of single live MCF-7 cells for caspase-9 activity is demonstrated using the optical sensor which employs a modification of an immunochemical assay format for the immobilization of nonfluorescent enzyme substrate, Leucine-GlutamicAcid-Histidine-AsparticAcid-7-amino-4-methylcoumarin (LEHD-AMC). LEHD-AMC covalently attached on the nanoprobe tip of an optical sensor is cleaved during apoptosis by caspase-9 generating free AMC. An evanescent field is used to excite cleaved AMC and the resulting fluorescence signal is detected. By quantitatively monitoring the changes in fluorescence signals, caspase-9 activity within a single living MCF-7 cell was detected. By comparing of the fluorescence signals from apoptotic cells induced by photodynamic treatment and nonapoptotic cells, we successfully detected caspase-9 activity, which indicates the onset of apoptosis in the cells.     

掺矿渣活性粉末混凝土的抗氯离子渗透性研究

以活性粉末混凝土的基本配制原理为基础，掺入矿渣作为新的活性组份，配制出新型的具有超高性能的水泥基材料．抗氯离子渗透实验显示，该混凝土材料的结构非常致密，抗氯离子渗透性能远远大于其他品种的水泥基材料．硅粉对材料的抗氯离子渗透性能起主要的促进作用．掺入钢纤维和使用标准砂都有助于提高材料的抗渗性．通过X射线衍射、压汞实验以及扫描电子显微镜（SEM）等微观结构分析和研究，证实了以上观点．     

关于改进的支持向量机的研究

支持向量机是一种基于统计学习理论和对偶理论的分类和函数估计方法,其推广能力强和全局最优的特点引起了学者的广泛关注。本论文对目前所提出的各类改进的支持向量机进行了初步的研究和分析。     

管网叠压供水设备的合理选用

管网叠压供水设备在二次供水的应用中有明显的技术优势,适用范围非常广泛,但在选用时也应合理选择。就管网叠压供水设备的选用进行了阐述,并分析其在使用过程中出现的问题及局限性。     

Stacking‐Induced Diamagnetic/Paramagnetic Conversion of Imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridin‐2(3 H)‐one Derivatives: Near‐Infrared Absorption and Magnetic Properties in the Solid State

Herein, we present three imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridin‐2(3 H)‐one derivatives that are diamagnetic in solution, but paramagnetic in the solid state, possibly owing to a stacking‐induced formation of phenoxide‐type radicals. Notably, a larger bathochromic shift of the absorption (even up to the near‐ infrared region) of these three compounds was observed in the solid state than in solution, which was attributable to the ordered columnar stacking arrangements or their single‐electron character as radicals in the solid state. Interestingly, compared to that in solution, (E)‐3‐(pyridin‐4′‐ylmethylene)imidazo[1,2‐a]pyridine 2(3 H)‐one displayed a largely red‐shifted emission (centered at 660 nm, with tailing above 800 nm) in the solid state. A larger bathochromic shift (260 nm) of the emission is an indication of better order and tight stacking in the solid state, which is brought about by the rigid and polar acceptor. These three compounds also reveal different magnetic susceptibilities at 300 K, thus implying that they possess various columnar stacking structures. Most interestingly, these three radicals exhibit unusual ferromagnetic‐to‐antiferromagnetic phase transitions, which can be attributed to anisotropic contraction and non‐uniform slippage of the columnar stacking chains.     

Spectroscopic Investigation on Sonocatalytic Damage of BSA Molecules by FeIII Complexes with Binary Organic Acid Ligands Under Ultrasonic Irradiation

The interaction between bovine serum albumin (BSA) and Fe^III complexes with three binary organic acid (biorga) ligands, [Fe^III(oxa)(H₂O)₄]⁺ (oxa = oxalic acid), [Fe^III(pra)(H₂O)₄]⁺ (pra = propanedioic acid) and [Fe^III(sua)(H₂O)₄]⁺ (sua = succinic acid), as well as the sonocatalytic damage of BSA in the presence of these three Fe^III–biorga complexes under ultrasonic irradiation, were studied by UV–vis and fluorescence spectra. The experimental results show that the fluorescence quenching process of BSA caused by three Fe^III–biorga complexes are all static quenching and the corresponding quenching rate constants (K _q), equilibrium constants (K _A) and the binding site numbers (n) were calculated. The results reveal that, under ultrasonic irradiation, the BSA molecules were obviously damaged by these Fe^III–biorga complexes. In addition, the effects of several factors on the damage of BSA molecules were examined. The experimental results demonstrate that the damage degree of BSA increased with an increase of ultrasonic irradiation time, Fe^III–biorga complex concentration, and ionic strength. In comparison, [Fe^III(pra)(H₂O)₄]⁺ exhibited higher sonocatalytic activity than [Fe^III(oxa)(H₂O)₄]⁺ and [Fe^III(sua)(H₂O)₄]⁺. Finally, the extent of generation of $ \cdot {\text{O}}_{2}^{ - } $ · O 2 ? and ·OH during sonocatalytic processes was estimated. Perhaps, the results will be significant for promoting sonodynamic treatment (SDT) of tumors at the molecular level.     

Solubility of Omeprazole Sulfide in Different Solvents at the Range of 280.35–319.65 K

Solubility data were measured for omeprazole sulfide in ethanol, 95 mass-% ethanol, ethyl acetate, isopropanol, methanol, acetone, n-butanol and n-propanol in the temperature range from 280.35 to 319.65 K by employing the gravimetric method. The solubilities increase with temperature and they are in good agreement with the calculated solubility of the modified Apelblat equation and the λh equation. The experimental solubility and correlation equation in this work can be used as essential data and model in the purification process of omeprazole sulfide. The thermodynamic properties of the solution process, including the Gibbs energy, enthalpy, and entropy were calculated using the van’t Hoff equation.     

Phosphine-catalyzed [4+2] cycloaddition of sulfamate-derived cyclic imines with allenoates: synthesis of sulfamate-fused tetrahydropyridines

Using n-PrPPh₂ as the nucleophilic catalyst, the [4+2] cycloaddition reaction of the sulfamate-derived cyclic imines with allenoates works efficiently to yield various sulfamate-fused tetrahydropyridines in high yields with excellent diastereoselectivities. Using amino acid-based bifunctional phosphine as chiral catalyst, an asymmetric [4+2] cycloaddition reaction was achieved, giving chiral sulfamate-fused tetrahydropyridines in high yields with good enantiomeric excesses.