THE DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION OF RESIDUE-RESIDUE CONTACTS IN PROTEIN MOLECULES

In protein molecules each residue has a different ability to form contacts.In this paper,we calculated the number of contacts per residue and investigated the distribution of residue-residue contacts from 495 globular protein molecules using Contacts of Structural Units(CSU)software.It was found that the probability P(n)of amino acid residues having n pairs of contacts in all contacts fits Gaussian distribution very well.The distribution function of residue-residue contacts can be expressed as:P(n)=P_0+aexp[-b(n-n_c)~2].In our calculation,P_0=-0.06,α=11.4,b=-0.04 and n_c=9.0.According to distribution function,we found that those hydrophobic(H)residues including Leu,Val,Ile,Met,Phe,Tyr,Cys,and Trp residues have large values of the most probable number of contact n_c,and hydrophilic(P)residues including Ala,Gly,Thr, His,Glu,Gln,Asp,Asn,Lys,Ser,Arg,and Pro residues have the small ones.We also compare with Fauchere-Pliska hydrophobicity scale(FPH)and the most probable number of contact n_c for 20 amino acid residues,and find that there exists a linear relationship between Fauchere-Pliska hydrophobicity scale(FPH)and the most probable number of contact n_c, and it is expressed as:n_c=a+b×FPH,here α=8.87,and b=1.15.It is important to further explain protein folding and its stability from residue-residue contacts.     

Development of a non-competitive immunoassay for monitoring DDT, its metabolites and analogues in water samples

This report highlights the characteristics of a general method of performing non-competitive immunoassays for low-molecular-mass analytes, which was developed and applied to 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane (DDT) determination in aqueous samples. The method is based on the separation of the analyte-bound antibody from the excess of the free antibody by a chromatographic step, followed by the dissociation of the complex and the capture of the previously bound antibody on a solid phase. The measured signal is linearly correlated to the concentration of the complex and, consequently, to the analyte concentration. The 3σ limit of detection (LOD, 8 ng l⁻¹) obtained by the above method enabled us to decidedly improve the sensitivity of the corresponding enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA) and of all reported immunoassays for DDT.In addition, by applying this new format, even if a very selective antibody was used, a broad selectivity was observed, which allowed DDT + DDD + DDE to be determined instead of only p,p′-DDT as in the ELISA performed with the same antibody. In addition, real water samples were validated in a percentage recovery test. Very good recovery rates were obtained, highlighting the validity of the proposed method to accurately determine the total DDT content in water.     

Acetylcholinesterase sensor based on screen-printed carbon electrode modified with prussian blue

Acetylcholinesterase (ChE) sensor based on Prussian blue (PB) modified electrode was developed and tested for the detection of organophosphorus and carbamic pesticides. The signal of the sensor was generated in PB mediated oxidation of thiocholine recorded at+200 mv in DC mode. ChE from electric eel was immobilized by cross-linking with glutaraldehyde in the presence of bovine serum albumin (BSA) on the surface of screen-printed carbon electrode covered with PB and Nafion. The content of the surface layer (specific enzyme activity, Nafion and BSA amounts) was optimized to establish high and reliable response toward the substrate and ChE inhibitors. The ChE/PB sensor makes it possible to detect Aldicarb, Paraoxon and Parathion-Methyl with limits of detection 30, 10 and 5 ppb, respectively (incubation 10 min). The feasibility of practical application of the ChE/PB sensor developed for the monitoring of degradation of the pesticides in wine fermentation was shown. To diminish matrix interferences, the electrolysis of the grape juice with Al anode and evaporation of ethanol were suggested, however the procedures decrease the sensitivity of pesticide detection and stability of the sample tested.     

Covalent modification of actin by 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal (HNE): LC-ESI-MS/MS evidence for Cys374 Michael adduction

We demonstrate for the first time, by a combined mass spectrometric and computational approach, that G- and F-actin can be covalently modified by the lipid-derived aldehyde, 4-hydroxy-trans-2-nonenal, providing information on the molecular mass of modified protein and the mechanism and site of adduction.ESI-MS analysis of actin treated with different molar ratios of HNE (1 : 1 to 1 : 20) showed the formation of a protein derivative in which there was an increase of 156 Da (42028 Da) over native actin (41872 Da), consistent with the adduction of one HNE residue through Michael addition. To identify the site of HNE adduction, G- and F-actin were stabilized by NaBH(4) reduction and digested with trypsin. LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis in data-dependent scan mode of the resulting peptides unequivocally indicated that Cys374 is the site of HNE adduction. Computational studies showed that the reactivity of Cys374 residue is due to a significant accessible surface and substantial thiol acidity due to the particular microenvironment surrounding Cys374.     

毛细管色谱法测定果蔬中22种有机磷农药残留量

果蔬中２２种有机磷农残用ＣＧＣ－ＦＰＤ测定。采用带有电子压力控制（ＥＰＣ）的新型进样口系统，以电子压力编程（ＥＰＰ）方式控制载气流速，具有更高的检测灵敏度。用ＢＰ－１０毛细管柱为分离柱，２２种有机磷农药在４０ｍｉｎ内获得良好分离。本法对２２种有机磷农残的回收率范围为８２．５％～１０５．６％，变异系数为３．４％～１５．２％，检测限为０．１～２０×１０（－９）。     

柱萃取法测定农作物中的残留农药和土样中的二噁英

经均质的固体样品，根据含水量的不同和被测定组分的差异，分别与硅藻土、硫酸钠、弗罗里硅土等吸附剂混匀成可流动的粉末，装填成柱，然后以不同极性溶剂淋洗。多数情况下，所得溶液不需要进一步净化即可进行色谱分析．用极性溶剂如乙酸乙酯淋洗，选用任一种分散剂均能有效测定作物中的农药残留．在最佳条件下，一些有机磷、有机氯、氨基甲酸酯、拟除虫菊酯农药在某些粮谷、水果和蔬菜中以及多氯二苯并二恶英（ＰＣＤＤｓ）在土样中的添加回收率均大于８０％．实践证明该方法具有省时、省试剂、省净化程序等优点．     

水果中三唑酮残留量的气相色谱和气相色谱—质谱分析

水果中三唑酮残留用丙酮提取，经液－液分配净化，用气相色谱－电子捕获检测器测定，并用相色谱－质谱进行确证以ＨＰ－５大口径毛细管柱和ＨＰ－５ＭＳ毛细管柱为分离柱，选择出合适的色谱条件。三唑酮的分离效果良好。     

A novel method for analysis of explosives residue by simultaneous detection of anions and cations via capillary zone electrophoresis

A novel electrolyte has been developed for the simultaneous separation of cations and anions in low explosive residue by capillary electrophoresis. This electrolyte contains 15 mM α-hydroxyisobutyric acid (HIBA) as the buffer, 6 mM imidazole as the cation chromophore, 3 mM 1,3,6-naphthalenetrisulfonic acid (NTS) as the anion chromophore, 4 mM 18-crown-6 ether as a cation selectivity modifier, and 5% (v/v) acetonitrile as an organic modifier. The pH was adjusted to 6.5 using tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH), an electroosmotic flow modifier. The method was optimized by varying the concentrations of α-HIBA, imidazole, and 1,3,6-NTS at three different pH values. The results provided a simultaneous indirect photometric analysis of both anions and cations with detection limits ranging from 0.5 to 5 ppm for anions and from 10 to 15 ppm for cations with a total run time of under 7 min. The method was then applied to the analysis of Pyrodex^® RS and black powder, as well as several smokeless powders. The results obtained were consistent with previously reported results for separate anion and cation analysis and provide a faster, more complete analysis of each sample in a single chromatographic run.     

反气相色谱法研究煤直接液化残渣经分级提取前后的表面性质变化

采用反气相色谱法（IGC）分别对煤直接液化残渣（DCLR）脱灰处理后不溶物、正己烷不溶物、甲苯不溶物、四氢呋喃不溶物的表面性质进行表征。基于非极性探针净保留体积V_n分别采用Dorris-Gray方法和Schultz方法得到表面色散自由能,基于极性探针V_n得到吸附焓△H^sp,并通过△H^sp作图计算得到酸常数K_a和碱常数K_b。结果表明,经溶剂分级提取后表面色散自由能、K_a和K_b均发生明显变化。而DCLR呈现两性偏碱性这一特征并未随分级提取发生改变。IGC作为一种动力学吸附技术,可快速准确表征DCLR在经分级提取过程中表面性质的变化,相同温度下应用Dorris-Gray方法得到DCLR表面色散自由能略高于Schultz方法。