A Novel （4,6）-Connected Net Based on Dysprosium Benzenedicarboxylate, [Dy（OAc）（BDC）]n

A new lanthanide coordination polymer, [Dy（OAc）（BDC）]n 1 （OAc = acetate, BDC = 1,4-benzenediacarboxylate）, has been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 has infinite zigzag Dy-OAc chains, which are further connected by BDC to form a 3D metal-organic framework. According to topology analysis, this framework can be characterized as （4,6）-connected （3.4.54）（32.4.56.66） net that has never been reported before. Crystal structure for 1： space group Pbca, a = 13.314（3）, b = 8.0269（18）, c = 20.275（5）A, V= 2166.8（9）A3, C10H7O6Dy, Mr = 385.66, Z= 8, Dc = 2.364 g/cm^3, μ= 6.910 mm^-1, F（000） = 1448, the final R = 0.0181 and wR = 0.0520.     

Hetero-bimetallic Complex of a 2D Coordination Network Constructed by Sodium Ion and p-Sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene

A 2D coordination polymer built by sodium ion and water-soluble p-sulfonatothiacalix[4]arene of trivalent yttrium complex [Na（H2O）2Y（H2O）6（DMF） （p-sulfonatothiaca lix[4]arene）]-9H2O is reported. The complex belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2 1/c, with a = 16.703（3）, b = 17.819（4）, c = 17.357（4）A, β = 106.23（3）°, Z = 4, V = 4960.0（17）A^3, Mr = 1304.08, Dc = 1.746 g/cm^3,μ= 1.624 mm^-1, F（000） = 2688, the final R = 0.0398 and wR = 0.1132 for 7534 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. One yttrium（Ⅲ） ion is coordinated by the thiacalixarene ligand via the sulfonato group, and also ligated by an oxygen atom of a DMF molecule occupying the cavity of thiacalixarene and six aqua ligands.     

An Efficient Method for the Preparation of Sulfonamides from Sodium Sulfinates and Amines

Sulfonamides have a special role on medicine due to their broad biological activities, as bacterial infections, diabetes mellitus, oedema, hypertension prevention and treatment. In addition, sulfonamides are also useful in herbicides and pesticides. Herein, we communicate an efficient strategy for the preparation of sulfonamides via NH₄I‐mediated amination of sodium sulfinates. This new method provides a general and environmentally friendly access to sulfonamide compounds and tolerates a wide range of functional groups.     

Y-4Q X-射线衍射仪冷却系统故障分析

介绍了我国丹东仪器总厂生产的Y-4Q X-射线衍射仪冷却系统故障的分析、检查与排除的方法.     

Atomistic insights into the selective therapeutic activity of 6-(2,4-difluorophenoxy)-5-((ethylmethyl)pyridine-3-yl)-8-methylpyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1(2H)-one towards bromodomain-containing proteins

Cross-target effect has been one of the major mechanisms of drug toxicity, this has necessitated the design of inhibitors that are specifically tailored to target particular biomolecules. 6-(2,4-difluorophenoxy)-5-((ethylmethyl)pyridine-3-yl)-8-methylpyrrolo[1,2-a] pyrazin-1(2H)-one (Cpd38) is an inhibitor possessing high inhibition rate and tailored specificity towards bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4). In this research, we used an array of computational techniques to provide insight at the atomistic level the specific targeting of BRD4 by Cpd38 relative to the binding of Cpd38 with E1A binding protein P300 (EP300); another bromodomain-containing protein (BCP). Comparatively, binding of Cpd38 improved the conformational stability and compactness of BRD4 protein when compared to the Cpd38 bound EP300. Also, Cpd38 induced a conformational change in the active site of BRD4 that facilitated a complementary pose between Cpd38 and BRD4 suitable for effective atomistic interactions. Expectedly, thermodynamic calculations revealed that the Cpd38-BRD4 system had higher binding energy (−36.11 Kcal/mol) than the Cpd38-EP300 system with a free binding energy of −15.86 Kcal/mol. Noteworthy is the opposing role Trp81 (acting as hydrogen bond acceptor) and Pro1074 (acting as hydrogen bond donor) found on the WPF and LPF loops respectively play in maintaining Cpd38 stability. Furthermore, the hydrogen bond acceptor/donator ratio was approximately 4:1 in Cpd38-BRD4 system compared with 2:1 in Cpd38-EP300 system. Taken together, atomistic insights and structural perspectives detailed in this report supplements the experimental report supporting the improved selectivity of Cpd38 for BRD4 ahead of other BCPs while providing leeway for the future design of BET selective agents with better pharmacological profile.     

掺铈钒酸钇晶体的生长及光学性质的研究

报导了采用提拉法生长的高质量的掺铈钒酸钇(Ce:YVO4)晶体,其中Ce3 离子的掺杂浓度为1.0%原子分数。对加工好的掺铈钒酸钇晶片进行了吸收光谱和荧光光谱的测量。三个吸收峰的中心波长分别在473nm、557nm和584nm。400~600nm的发射带包含两个发射峰,其中心波长分别在424nm和469nm处。文章从能级结构上对Ce:YVO4晶体光谱的产生机制进行了讨论。     

闪光照相中FXRMC和MCNP4B的散射比较研究

散射问题是高能辐射成像研究中的一个重要问题,采用蒙特卡罗模拟来确定散射对提取客体信息的影响是一种重要的研究手段。简单介绍了FXRMC和MCNP4B程序的特点及其记录方式;在确保相同输入参数的条件下,针对不同的照相模型进行了对比计算。结果表明两个程序计算的散射照射量相对差别小于5%,说明这两个程序具有较高的符合程度。通过与实验结果的比较发现,这两个程序模拟的散射分布与实验结果基本一致,均可用于高能闪光照相的模拟研究。还给出了在散射检验方面的一些建议。     

AQP4 Attenuated TRAF6/NFκB Activation in Acrylamide-Induced Neurotoxicity

Acrylamide (ACR) is present in high-temperature-processed high-carbohydrate foods, cigarette smoke, and industrial pollution. Chronic exposure to ACR may induce neurotoxicity from reactive oxygen species (ROS); however, the mechanisms underlying ACR-induced neurotoxicity remain unclear. We studied 28-day subacute ACR toxicity by repeatedly feeding ACR (0, 15, or 30 mg/kg) to rats. We conducted RNA sequencing and Western blot analyses to identify differences in mRNA expression in the blood and in protein expression in the brain tissues, respectively, of the rats. AQP4 transient transfection was performed to identify potential associations with protein regulation. The rats treated with 30 mg/kg ACR exhibited hind-limb muscle weakness. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP9) expression was higher in the ACR-treated group than in the control group. ACR induced MMP-9 and AQP4 protein expression in the brain tissues of the rats, which subsequently presented with neurotoxicity. In the in vitro study, Neuro-2a cells were transiently transfected with AQP4, which inhibited MMP-9 and TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) expression, and inhibited ACR induced expression of TRAF6, IκBα, and nuclear factor κB (NFκB). Using a combination of in vivo and in vitro experiments, this study revealed that depressive symptoms associated with ACR-induced neurotoxicity are associated with downregulation of AQP4 and induction of the TRAF6 pathway.     

Effects of MN4-Type Coordination Structure in Metallophthalocyanine for Bio-Inspired Oxidative Desulfurization Performance

Oxidative desulfurization (ODS) is the promising new method for super deep desulfurization of fuel oil. The oxidative desulfurization performance of the metal-N₄-chelates metallophthalocyanines (MPcs) is related to the chemical properties of conjugate structures and the central metal ions. Herein, a biomimetic catalytic system composed of metallophthalocyanines (MPcR₄, M = Mn(II), Fe(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II); R = -H, -COOH, -NO₂, -NH₂) and molecular O₂ was performed to study the influence of MN₄-type coordination structure in metallophthalocyanines for the degradation of dibenzothiophene (DBT) in model oil containing n-octane. The results reveal that the conjugate structures and the center metal ions of metallophthalocyanines played key roles in oxidative desulfurization performance. The inductive effect of different R substituents strongly affected the electron cloud distribution of the conjugate structures and the catalytic performance. Moreover, the catalytic activity of MPcs, which is related to the d electronic configuration and ligand-field effects, does not sequentially increase with the increase in the d electron number of central metal ions.     

Enhanced Sunscreen Effects via Layer-By-Layer Self-Assembly of Chitosan/Sodium Alginate/Calcium Chloride/EHA

The sunscreen nanocapsules were successfully synthesized by the way of layer-by-layer self-assembly using charged droplets (prepared by emulsification of LAD-30, Tween-80 and EHA (2-Ethylhexyl-4-dimethylaminobenzoate)) as templates. Chitosan/sodium alginate/calcium chloride were selected as wall materials to wrap EHA. The emulsions with the ratio of Tween-80 to EHA (1:1) were stable. A stable NEI negative emulsion can be obtained when the ratio of Tween-80 and LAD-30 was 9:1. Chitosan solutions (50 kDa, 0.25 mg/mL) and sodium alginate solutions (0.5 mg/mL) were selected to prepare nanocapsules. The nanocapsules were characterized via some physico-chemical methods. Based on the synergistic effects of the electrostatic interaction between wall materials and emulsifiers, EHA was effectively encapsulated. DLS and TEM showed that the sunscreen nanocapsules were dispersed in a spherical shape with nano-size, with the increasing number of assembly layers, the size increased from 155 nm (NEI) to 189 nm (NEII) to 201 nm (NEIII) and 205 nm after solidification. The release studies in vitro showed sustained release behavior of the nanocapsules were observed with the increase of the number of deposition layers, implying a good coating effect. The sunscreen nanocapsules could control less than 50% the release of EHA after crosslinking of calcium chloride and sodium alginate, which also could effectively avoid the stimulation of the sun protection agent on the skin.