Analysis in protein profile,antioxidant activity and structure-activity relationship based on ultrasound-assisted liquid-state fermentation of soybean meal with Bacillus subtilis

This study investigated effects of ultrasound on the contents of peptide and soluble protein, antioxidant activity, functionalities and structural characteristics of fermented soybean meal (FSBM) with Bacillus subtilis systematically. The results showed that there were significant effects of ultrasound treatments (frequency, treatment time and power density) on the contents of peptide and soluble protein (p < 0.05). Under the optimum ultrasound conditions (power density of 0.08 W/mL, frequency of 33 kHz and treatment time of 1 h) by single factor experiment, the contents of peptide and soluble protein increased by 31.27% and 18.79% compared to those of the control, respectively. Additionally, the in vitro antioxidant activity (•OH scavenging rate, Fe²⁺ chelating capacity and DPPH radical scavenging rate) and functional properties (emulsifying activity and emulsifying stability) of FSBM were found to be noticeably improved by ultrasound (p < 0.05). The fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed that ultrasound caused protein molecules to unfold with a decrease content of α-helix and β-turn and an increase in the proportion of β-sheet and random coil. Besides, atomic force microscope (AFM) results indicated that ultrasonication generally increased the surface roughness of protein and the protein sonicated with higher frequency (≥33 kHz) exhibited a greater height compared to lower frequency ultrasonication. Structure-activity relationship analysis illustrated that there was a good linear relationship between •OH scavenging rate and β-sheet/β-turn with Pearson’s correlation coefficient r of −0.86/0.90. Collectively, the selection of ultrasonic parameters is essential for the preparation of functional protein and bioactive peptide by enhancing fermentation of agroindustrial by-products.     

Quantification of Structural Integrity and Stability Using Nanograms of Protein by Flow-Induced Dispersion Analysis

In the development of therapeutic proteins, analytical assessment of structural stability and integrity constitutes an important activity, as protein stability and integrity influence drug efficacy, and ultimately patient safety. Existing analytical methodologies solely rely on relative changes in optical properties such as fluorescence or scattering upon thermal or chemical perturbation. Here, we present an absolute analytical method for assessing protein stability, structure, and unfolding utilizing Taylor dispersion analysis (TDA) and LED-UV fluorescence detection. The developed TDA method measures the change in size (hydrodynamic radius) and intrinsic fluorescence of a protein during in-line denaturation with guanidinium hydrochloride (GuHCl). The conformational stability of the therapeutic antibody adalimumab and human serum albumin were characterized as a function of pH. The simple workflow and low sample consumption (40 ng protein per data point) of the methodology make it ideal for assessing protein characteristics related to stability in early drug development or when having a scarce amount of sample available.     

Experimental Study on Wave Characteristics of Stilling Basin with a Negative Step

Stilling basin with a negative step is an important structure in hydraulic systems, because it can avoid atomization and decrease scouring problems. Although stilling basins with a negative step have attracted much attention from researchers, few researchers have focused on the wave characteristics. In this research, an experimental study on the wave characteristics of stilling basins with a negative step was carried out. The wave height, average period, wave probability density and power spectrum along the flow direction of different stilling basins with a negative step were described based on the wave theory, and the results indicate discharge and step height have a significant effect on the wave characteristics. The relationships between the different characteristic wave heights, and the empirical formula for the relative characteristic wave height are obtained. Finally, the dimensionless standard deviation at the end of the stilling basin with a negative step is linearly related to the flow-energy ratio and the relative step height under B-jump.     

钴(Ⅱ)、镍(Ⅱ)-二甲酚橙多元络合物的光谱特性研究

研究了Co(Ⅱ)、Ni(Ⅱ)-NH3-XO混配络合物和Co(Ⅱ)、Ni(Ⅱ)-NH3-XO-CTMAB多元络合物的形成条件及吸收光谱特性,结果表明,在pH 9.5的氨性缓冲溶液中,[NH3]/[XO]值在100~400范围内所形成的钴、镍多元络合物的最大吸收波长分别为530和590 nm,钴的多元络合物在0~2.0 mg.L-1、镍的多元络合物在0~2.6 mg.L-1范围内符合比耳定律,相对标准偏差分别为2.1%和1.9%。     

白藜芦醇分子印迹聚合物合成及其对中药虎杖提取液活性成分的分离

白藜芦醇分子印迹聚合物合成及其对中药虎杖提取液活性成分的分离;分子印迹聚合物;白藜芦醇;虎杖;结合能力;选择性     

高灵敏度高选择性气敏材料--金属酞菁配合物

酞菁配合物是一类重要的光电功能材料.由于它的特殊结构使其成为高灵敏度高选择性气敏材料,具有极好的应用前景.本文在介绍酞菁配合物的结构特点、合成方法、气敏特性及其最新研究进展的基础上,讨论了酞菁配合物的气敏机理及膜结构、中心金属和取代基对气敏性的影响,并对酞菁配合物作为气敏材料的发展趋势进行了展望。     

稀土元素取代对Ti_(0.26)Zr_(0.07)V_(0.24)Mn_(0.1)Ni_(0.33)贮氢合金结构和电化学性能的影响

研究了5种稀土元素部分取代V对Ti0.26Zr0.07V0..24Mn0.1Ni0.33合金的微观结构和电化学性能的影响。结果表明,Ti0.26Zr0.07V0.24Mn0.1Ni0.33和Ti0.26Zr0.07V0.24-xMn0.1Ni0.33REx(x=0.005;RE=La,Ce,Nd,Ho,Y)均由体心立方结构的钒基固溶体相和六方结构的C14 Laves相组成。在合金中加入稀土元素,会使合金中两相的晶胞体积同时增大。稀土元素部分取代V均改善了合金电极的活化性能。La和Nd元素取代后,合金电极的最大放电容量明显增加,而Ce的取代提高了合金电极的循环稳定性。Ce,Nd,Ho,Y均改善了合金电极的倍率放电性能。合金电极在高温状态下表现出了良好的放电性能,其中Nd在333 K时放电容量可达550.4 mAh·g-1。稀土元素对荷电保持率的影响各异。     

稀土元素与中草药关系的探讨

根据有关文献资料,介绍了稀土元素在农业中,特别是中草药中的应用,探讨了稀土元素对中草药药效的影响。     

离子液体/H_2O_2体系脱硫实验研究

选取四种不同种类离子液体(ILs),1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑溴化物([Bmim]Br)、1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑四氟硼酸盐([Bmim]BF_4)、1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑硫酸氢盐([Bmim]HSO_4)、1-丁基-3-甲基咪唑磷酸二氢盐([Bmim]H_2PO_4)与30%H_2O_2溶液在温和条件下对两种高硫脱灰煤样(LS、QX)进行脱硫实验研究。用化学法测定脱硫前后煤样形态硫含量,并利用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)及热重(TG)对脱硫前后的煤样进行表征。结果表明,离子液体的加入使H_2O_2氧化脱硫能力增强,煤中硫铁矿硫和有机硫化物硫被显著脱除;经ILs/H_2O_2体系作用后的煤样中小粒径的颗粒减少,颗粒间的缝隙增大,煤表面的凹坑明显,热重实验结果表明,ILs/H_2O_2体系作用后的煤样相对于原煤热失重增大,部分挥发性物质释放峰温提前。     

不同松香改性树脂对农药可分散油悬浮剂物理稳定性的影响

研究了添加松香及其改性氢化松香甘油酯、氢化松香季戊四醇酯、松香改性对特辛基苯酚树脂对以油酸甲酯为介质的12.5%氰霜唑·吡唑醚菌酯可分散油悬浮剂物理稳定性及流变特性的影响。傅里叶变换红外光谱表征结果表明,与松香酸相比,氢化松香甘油酯、氢化松香季戊四醇酯和松香改性对特辛基苯酚树脂的羧基吸收峰消失且出现酯基的特征吸收峰。实验中,随加成烷基醇碳链的延长,软化点升高。且随着树脂的质量分数增加,制剂的粘度提高,物理稳定性也相应提高(析油率降低)。流变结果表明,添加松香改性树脂的可分散油悬浮剂体系呈正触变性,且树脂种类对体系的屈服值影响较大,具体表现为:松香改性对特辛基苯酚>氢化松香季戊四醇酯>氢化松香甘油酯>松香,制剂的物理稳定性也呈现相同的趋势。因此,松香改性树脂具有作为可分散油悬浮剂物理稳定剂的应用潜力。