Infrared and NMR Spectroscopic Fingerprints of the Asymmetric H7+O3 Complex in Solution

Infrared (IR) absorption in the 1000–3700 cm⁻¹ range and ¹H NMR spectroscopy reveal the existence of an asymmetric protonated water trimer, H₇⁺O_3, in acetonitrile. The core H₇⁺O₃ motif persists in larger protonated water clusters in acetonitrile up to at least 8 water molecules. Quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) molecular dynamics (MD) simulations reveal irreversible proton transport promoted by propagating the asymmetric H₇⁺O₃ structure in solution. The QM/MM calculations allow for the successful simulation of the measured IR absorption spectra of H₇⁺O₃ in the OH stretch region, which reaffirms the assignment of the H₇⁺O₃ spectra to a hybrid-complex structure: a protonated water dimer strongly hydrogen-bonded to a third water molecule with the proton exchanging between the two possible shared-proton Zundel-like centers. The H₇⁺O₃ structure lends itself to promoting irreversible proton transport in presence of even one additional water molecule. We demonstrate how continuously evolving H₇⁺O₃ structures may support proton transport within larger water solvates.     

The Action of Peroxyl Radicals,Powerful Deleterious Reagents,Explains Why Neither Cholesterol Nor Saturated Fatty Acids Cause Atherogenesis and Age‐Related Diseases

Cells respond to alterations in their membrane structure by activating hydrolytic enzymes. Thus, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are liberated. Free PUFAs react with molecular oxygen to give lipid hydroperoxide molecules (LOOHs). In case of severe cell injury, this physiological reaction switches to the generation of lipid peroxide radicals (LOO^.). These radicals can attack nearly all biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes, impairing their biological functions. Identical cell responses are triggered by manipulation of food, for example, heating/grilling and particularly homogenization, representing cell injury. Cholesterol as well as diets rich in saturated fat have been postulated to accelerate the risk of atherosclerosis while food rich in unsaturated fatty acids has been claimed to lower this risk. However, the fact is that LOO^. radicals generated from PUFAs can oxidize cholesterol to toxic cholesterol oxides, simulating a reduction in cholesterol level. In this review it is shown how active LOO^. radicals interact with biomolecules at a speed transcending usual molecule–molecule reactions by several orders of magnitude. Here, it is explained how functional groups are fundamentally transformed by an attack of LOO^. with an obliteration of essential biomolecules leading to pathological conditions. A serious reconsideration of the health and diet guidelines is required.     

A Comprehensive Review on Therapeutic Perspectives of Phytosterols in Insulin Resistance: A Mechanistic Approach

Natural products in the form of functional foods have become increasingly popular due to their protective effects against life-threatening diseases, low risk of adverse effects, affordability, and accessibility. Plant components such as phytosterol, in particular, have drawn a lot of press recently due to a link between their consumption and a modest incidence of global problems, such as Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cancer, and cardiovascular disease. In the management of diet-related metabolic diseases, such as T2DM and cardiovascular disorders, these plant-based functional foods and nutritional supplements have unquestionably led the market in terms of cost-effectiveness, therapeutic efficacy, and safety. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder categoriszed by high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which influence major metabolic organs, such as the liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle. These chronic hyperglycemia fallouts result in decreased glucose consumption by body cells, increased fat mobilisation from fat storage cells, and protein depletion in human tissues, keeping the tissues in a state of crisis. In addition, functional foods such as phytosterols improve the body’s healing process from these crises by promoting a proper physiological metabolism and cellular activities. They are plant-derived steroid molecules having structure and function similar to cholesterol, which is found in vegetables, grains, nuts, olive oil, wood pulp, legumes, cereals, and leaves, and are abundant in nature, along with phytosterol derivatives. The most copious phytosterols seen in the human diet are sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol, which can be found in free form, as fatty acid/cinnamic acid esters or as glycosides processed by pancreatic enzymes. Accumulating evidence reveals that phytosterols and diets enriched with them can control glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as insulin resistance. Despite this, few studies on the advantages of sterol control in diabetes care have been published. As a basis, the primary objective of this review is to convey extensive updated information on the possibility of managing diabetes and associated complications with sterol-rich foods in molecular aspects.     

胆固醇MIPs的合成及其免疫吸附性能评价和应用

胆固醇MIPs的合成及其免疫吸附性能评价和应用;胆固醇;分子印迹聚合物;固相萃取;效率;生物样品     

毛细管气相色谱法测定油中植物甾醇和胆固醇

采用2.0mol/L的氢氧化钾乙醇溶液在85℃水浴上皂化45min，石油醚萃取，毛细管气相色谱法分离植物甾醇和胆固醇的分析方法，讨论并确定了样品皂化的最佳条件。用该法测定了芝麻油中甾醇的含量，相对标准偏差为0.86%-4.13%；回收率为89.59%-103.09%。结果表明：采用该方法具有操作快速、简便、准确等优点。     

固相萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用检测地沟油中胆固醇

建立了固相萃取-气相色谱-质谱联用(SPE-GC-MS)检测地沟油样品中胆固醇的分析方法。样品用硅胶固相萃取小柱前处理净化,先用20 mL含0.6%乙醚的正己烷溶液淋洗,再用10 mL含15%乙醚的正己烷溶液洗脱,胆固醇萃取率达97%。净化后的样品用配备电子轰击离子源的气相色谱-质谱联用仪进行测定,以保留时间和特征碎片离子定性,在选择离子监测模式下用外标法定量,选择离子为m/z 213、275、301、368、386,目标离子为m/z 386,参考离子为m/z 213和275。不同加标水平下的加标回收率为91.7%～101%,相对标准偏差(RSD)小于6%,检出限为0.01 mg/L。胆固醇质量浓度在0.24~6.0 mg/L范围内有良好的线性关系(相关系数为0.9996)。该法可精确检测油脂中胆固醇的含量,检测结果可作为判断其中是否掺有地沟油的依据之一。     

水合硼酸锶的制备及脱水热分解动力学

以氯化锶和硼酸氢铵为原料,采用液相沉淀法制备了片状水合硼酸锶（SrB6O10•5H2O）粉体,并用XRD、FT-IR及SEM进行了表征。利用热重分析法对片状纳米硼酸锶粉体的脱水热分解动力学进行了研究,分别采用 Coats- Redfern 方程和 Flynn-Wall-Ozawa（FWO）法对热重分析数据进行了处理和拟合,初步确定了水合硼酸锶的四步脱水过程及相应的热分解反应机理,得到各步反应的表观活化能和指前因子。     

BLM成膜液中胆固醇与卵磷脂相互作用的光谱学研究

结合胆固醇与卵磷脂的拉曼光谱,分析了BLM成膜液中胆固醇与卵磷脂的相互作用。得出膜液中胆固醇与卵磷脂的最佳配比为1∶4。室温下,电化学实验的结果表明,以此种比例配置的膜液使膜的稳定性得到提高,导电率减小。     

Biocompatible poly(ethylene glycol)‐poly(γ‐cholesterol‐L‐glutamate) copolymers: Synthesis,characterization, and in vitro studies

A novel amphiphilic poly(ethylene glycol)‐block‐poly(γ‐cholesterol‐L ‐glutamate) (mPEG–PCHLG) diblock copolymer has been synthesized. The mPEG–PCHLG copolymer has good biocompatibility and low toxicity. The mPEG–PCHLG copolymers could aggregate into nanoparticles with PCHLG blocks as the hydrophobic core and PEG blocks as the hydrophilic shell through emulsion solvent evaporation method. The copolymers were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrum, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and gel permeation chromatography. The particle sizes, size distributions, and zeta potentials of nanoparticles can also be determined by dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy. This work provides a new and facile approach to prepare amphiphilic block copolymer nanoparticles with controllable performances. This novel copolymer may have potential applications in drug delivery and bioimaging applications.© 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2012     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of the Blue Potassium Molybdenum Bronze, K0.28MoO3

Blue potassium molybdenum bronze, K_0.28MoO₃, was prepared by hydrothermal heating hydrogen molybdenum bronze in KCl solution at 431 K. Hydrated molybdenum bronze was found formed as an intermediate during the conversion from hydrogen molybdenum bronze to blue bronze. The hydrothermal method proved itself an easy and effective for synthesis of mixed-valence compounds.