Global Exponential Stability in Discrete-time Analogues of Delayed Cellular Neural Networks

A novel method called semi-discretization is employed in the formulation of discrete-time analogues of nonlinear delayed differential equations modelling cellular neural networks. The dynamical characteristics of the discrete-time analogues are studied. When the network parameters satisfy certain sufficient conditions which are independent of the delays, the discrete-time analogues for any choice on the discretization step-size are shown to be globally exponentially stable. The sufficient conditions are obtained by employing an appropriate form of Lyapunov sequences and these conditions correspond to those which have been obtained in the literature for the global exponential stability of continuous-time delayed cellular neural networks. Several examples and computer simulations are given to support our results and to demonstrate some of the advantages of the discrete-time analogues in numerically simulating their continuous-time counterparts.     

Imaging the Magnetic Reversal of Isolated and Organized Molecular‐Based Nanoparticles using Magnetic Force Microscopy

In the race towards miniaturization in nanoelectronics, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have emerged as potential candidates for their integration in ultrahigh‐density recording media. Molecular‐based materials open the possibility to design new tailor‐made MNPs with variable composition and sizes, which benefit from the intrinsic properties of these materials. Before their implementation in real devices is reached, a precise organization on surfaces and a reliable characterization and manipulation of their individual magnetic behavior are required. In this paper, it is demonstrated how molecular‐based MNPs are accurately organized on surfaces and how the magnetic properties of the individual MNPs are detected and tuned by means of low‐temperature magnetic force microscopy (LT‐MFM) with variable magnetic field. The magnetization reversal on isolated and organized MNPs is investigated; in addition, the temperature dependence of their magnetic response is evaluated.     

Synthesis of Novel Isoxazole-contained Analogues of Losartan

Losartan 1 (Dup-753) is a nonpeptide angiotensin II receptor (type AT1) antagonist discovered by Duncia, J.V. et al. 1 in 1990 and its potassium salt (cozaar) has been marketed as an antihypertensive since 1995 2. 1 2 Starting from Dup-753, a great number of structural related compounds have been prepared by several laboratories and several antihypertensive drugs have been developed3. In order to find new and more active compounds, a novel type of Losartan analogues 2 was designed and syn…     

Synthesis of ( ) 8-O-Cinnamyl-p-chlorogoniotriol and its Analogues

HowiinolAI',anovellactoneisolatedfromtheethanolicextractsoftherootandsternbarkofGoniolhanlush()TI)iiMerr.(Annoaceae)inourlaboratory.hasbeenshowntopossesssignificantantitullloractivitiestowardhumantumor117vilroandI,71'if'oandfoxytoxlcit}.Recently.wehavesynthesized1anditsderivativeswitllditTerentestergroupsstartingfromcommerciallyavailablea-D-glucoheptonic-y-lactone.Inordertotindtheirrelationshipofstructureandactivityandtosearchfordrugswithmorepotentantitumoractivity.wehavesynthesized( )8-O-…     

Synthesis of 2′-C-methyl-branched isonucleosides

Novel regioisomers of 2′-methyl-branched nucleosides were designed and synthesized to mimic potent anti-viral drugs like Valopicitabine. The short and efficient synthesis of the targets involves a one-pot tosylation/cyclization step that leads to an activated furan scaffold on which the isonucleosides were built.     

A sodium ion selective optode based on fluorescein octadecyl ether octadecyl ester and application in beverage and urine assay

A fast responsive sodium ion selective fluorescent optode membrane mounted on an optical fiber has been developed. The sensing membrane contained fluorescein octadecyl ether octadecyl ester (FODEE), potassium tetrakis(4-chlorophenyl) borate (KTpClPB) and a calix[4]arene tetraester in a plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrix. It exhibited a reversible response to Na⁺ in 0.5 mol/l of HCl in the concentration range of 1.0×10⁻⁶ to 0.1 mol/l. The selectivity, response time, reproducibility and lifetime of the optode membrane were discussed. The practical use of this sensor was demonstrated by real sample analysis in complex sample solutions such as beverage and urine samples.     

Sinularia属珊瑚中嘧啶类化合物的分离与鉴定

分离和鉴定了采自中国南海硇州岛软珊瑚Sinularia Bassica样本中新的嘧啶类化合物。样本用工业酒精提取,提取物溶液经乙酸乙酯萃取后,萃取物经硅胶柱层析,以极性不断增大的溶剂体系(石油醚-乙酸乙酯、氯仿-甲醇)梯度洗脱,再经过HPLC分离,得到2,4(1H,3H)-嘧啶二酮、5-甲基-2,4(1H,3H)-嘧啶二酮、1,3-二甲基-2,4(1H,3H)-嘧啶二酮和5-甲氧基-1,3-二甲基-2,4(1H,3H)-嘧啶二酮4种新的嘧啶类化合物,其结构通过红外光谱、1HNMR和13C NMR等光谱数据分析确定。     

姜黄素类似物的合成及其生物活性的测定

实验合成了姜黄素的Knoevenagel缩合物4-(2-呋喃次甲基)姜黄素C1,氨基硫脲Schiff 碱配体E1,及其Schiff 碱配体的Zn(Ⅱ)配合物D1.采用DPPH法测定了产品清除自由基的能力,结果表明产品C1对DPPH自由基清除率为82.0%.在pH7.2的Tris-Hcl缓冲溶液中,采用紫外光谱和荧光光谱研究了C1与鲱鱼精DNA的相互作用,结果表明,C1与DNA是通过嵌插模式发生相互作用的,其键合常数为Kq =9.31×103.