反相高效液相色谱法测定Arthrobacter sp.黄嘌呤氧化酶活性

报道了采用反相高效液相色谱法(RP-HPLC)测定节杆菌(Arthrobacter sp.)黄嘌呤氧化酶活性的有效方法. 将酶初提液与含有黄嘌呤的反应体系在37 ℃下反应20 min, 反应终止后通过HPLC测定产物尿酸生成量的变化来分析酶的活性. 通过流动相组成、pH和柱温等分离条件的优化, 确定了最佳的色谱检测条件以NH4H2PO4 (50 mmol/L, pH 7.5)溶液为流动相, 流速1 mL/min, 柱温25 ℃, 检测波长290 nm. 为深入研究微生物细胞内黄嘌呤氧化酶提供了高效检测手段.     

Caseinolytic Proteins (Clp) in the Genus Klebsiella: Special Focus on ClpK

Caseinolytic proteins (Clp), which are present in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, play a major role in cell protein quality control and survival of bacteria in harsh environmental conditions. Recently, a member of this protein family, ClpK was identified in a pathogenic strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae which was responsible for nosocomial infections. ClpK is linked to the thermal stress survival of this pathogen. The genome wide analysis of Clp proteins in Klebsiella spp. indicates that ClpK is present in only 34% of the investigated strains. This suggests that the uptake of the clpk gene is selective and may only be taken up by a pathogen that needs to survive harsh environmental conditions. In silico analyses and molecular dynamic simulations show that ClpK is mainly α-helical and is highly dynamic. ClpK was successfully expressed and purified to homogeneity using affinity and anion exchange chromatography. Biophysical characterization of ClpK showed that it is predominantly alpha-helical, and this is in agreement with in silico analysis of the protein structure. Furthermore, the purified protein is biologically active and hydrolyses ATP in a concentration- dependent manner.     

Specific Recognition of β-Galactofuranose-Containing Glycans of Synthetic Neoglycoproteins by Sera of Chronic Chagas Disease Patients

Chagas disease (CD) can be accurately diagnosed by detecting Trypanosoma cruzi in patients’ blood using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). However, parasite-derived biomarkers are of great interest for the serological diagnosis and early evaluation of chemotherapeutic efficacy when PCR may fail, owing to a blood parasite load below the method’s limit of detection. Previously, we focused on the detection of specific anti-α-galactopyranosyl (α-Gal) antibodies in chronic CD (CCD) patients elicited by α-Gal glycotopes copiously expressed on insect-derived and mammal-dwelling infective parasite stages. Nevertheless, these stages also abundantly express cell surface glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored glycoproteins and glycoinositolphospholipids (GIPLs) bearing nonreducing terminal β-galactofuranosyl (β-Galf) residues, which are equally foreign to humans and, therefore, highly immunogenic. Here we report that CCD patients’ sera react specifically with synthetic β-Galf-containing glycans. We took a reversed immunoglycomics approach that entailed: (a) Synthesis of T. cruzi GIPL-derived Galfβ1,3Manpα-(CH₂)₃SH (glycan G29_SH) and Galfβ1,3Manpα1,2-[Galfβ1,3]Manpα-(CH₂)₃SH (glycan G32_SH); and (b) preparation of neoglycoproteins NGP29b and NGP32b, and their evaluation in a chemiluminescent immunoassay. Receiver-operating characteristic analysis revealed that NGP32b can distinguish CCD sera from sera of healthy individuals with 85.3% sensitivity and 100% specificity. This suggests that Galfβ1,3Manpα1,2-[Galfβ1,3]Manpα is an immunodominant glycotope and that NGP32b could potentially be used as a novel CCD biomarker.     

Chemical assays of end-groups displayed on the surface of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films and membranes by radiolabeling

Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films and track-etched microporous membranes naturally display, on their surfaces, reactive chain-ends, i.e. carboxyl and hydroxyl functions. These were assayed by suitable activation (reaction with carbodiimide and tosyl chloride, respectively), followed by coupling with ³H-lysine and liquid scintillation counting of the sample-associated radioactivity. Values ranging between 5 and 30 pmol/cm² (open surface) of labeled end-groups were obtained, depending on the physico-chemical nature of the samples. Basic hydrolysis enriched the PET films with both types of endings (15–25 pmol/cm²). Reduction of films with the NaBH₄-catechol complex in tetrahydrofuran enriched their surfaces with hydroxyl groups. However, this procedure was not readily applicable to the surface modification of membranes; we observed an erosion effect that was confirmed by scanning electron microscope analyses. In contrast with the reduction process, the oxidation with KMnO₄ in 1.2N H₂SO₄ could be easily applied to the modification of either films or membranes; their surfaces were significantly enriched with carboxyl groups (15–50 pmol/cm²). This surface modification strategy has been used for the covalent coupling of adhesive proteins on PET membranes developed as supports for cell cultivation.     

Synthetic Diphenylacetylene-Based Retinoids Induce DNA Damage in Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells without Altering Viability

All-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA), the active metabolite of vitamin A, plays a pivotal role in cell differentiation, proliferation and embryonic development. It is an effective therapy for dermatological disorders and malignancies. ATRA is prone to isomerization and oxidation, which can affect its activity and selectivity. Novel diphenylacetylene-based ATRA analogues with increased stability can help to overcome these problems and may offer significant potential as therapeutics for a variety of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Here, we investigated the effects of these retinoids on cell viability and genotoxicity in the widely used model system of the rapidly proliferating Chinese hamster ovary cell line. DC360 is a fluorescent ATRA analogue and DC324 is a non-active derivative of DC360. EC23, DC525, DC540, DC645, and DC712 are promising analogues with increased bioactivity. The cytotoxic activity of the compounds was evaluated by ATP assay and DNA damage was tested by comet assay. No cytotoxicity was observed in the 10⁻⁶–10⁻⁵ M concentration range. All compounds induced DNA migration similar to ATRA, but DC324, DC360 and EC23 did so to a greater extent, particularly at higher concentrations. We believe that retinoid receptor-independent genotoxicity is a general characteristic of these compounds; however, further studies are needed to identify the molecular mechanisms and understand their complex biological functions.     

Phytochemical Analysis,Antioxidant, and Wound Healing Activity of Pluchea indica L. (Less) Branch Extract Nanoparticles

Proliferation and migration of keratinocytes and fibroblasts play an important role in cutaneous wound healing, while oral mucosal squamous cell proliferation and migration are crucial for oral wound healing. In this study, the phytochemical profile of Pluchea indica branch ethanolic extract was characterized. The bioactive compound of Pluchea indica branch ethanolic extract was identified and analyzed by the validated HPLC method. The nanoparticles of P. indica branch extract were formulated by solvent displacement method to increase the solubility and the colloidal stability of the extract. The stability of the nanoparticles was investigated by using the dynamic light scattering technique. Effects of P. indica crude extract and nanoparticles on cell viability, proliferation and migration of primary epidermal keratinocytes, human dermal fibroblasts, and oral mucosal keratinocyte cells were investigated by MTT assay and scratch assay, respectively. The results showed that P. indica branch extract contained a high content of total phenolic and total flavonoids. The HPLC analysis revealed that the main compound in the extract was 4,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid. The cell viability of the extract and nanoparticles decreased when cells were exposed to a high concentration of extract and nanoparticles. These results demonstrate that P. indica branch extract and extract nanoparticles at specific concentrations possess in vitro wound healing activity and they may be possibly used to treat different types of wounds including dermal and oral mucosal wounds.     

4(3H)-喹唑啉酮芳胺衍生物的合成及其抗肿瘤活性评价

根据非经典抗叶酸剂的结构特点,将抗肿瘤药效团三甲氧基苯基与4(3H)-喹唑啉酮结构相结合,设计了一系列具有芳胺侧链的4(3H)-喹唑啉酮衍生物。使用适量的卤代烷,在室温下对3．4,5-三甲氧基苯胺进行N-烷基化反应,制得了4种N-取代的3,4,5-三甲氧基苯胺,收率为30．3％～60．6％。将2-甲基-6-溴甲基-4(3H)-喹唑啉酮与3,4,5-三甲氧基苯胺、N-取代的3,4．5-三甲氧基苯胺以及其它芳胺在室温下反应,以30．8％～71．9％的收率合成了目标化合物8a～8m,其结构用ESI-MS、~1H NMR、元素分析或HRMS测试技术进行了表征。采用MTF法测试了化合物8a～8m对人非小细胞肺癌A-549、结肠癌HCT-8和肝癌Bel-7402细胞的体外抗肿瘤活性。结果表明,在5×10~(-6)g/mL质量浓度下所合成的化合物对3种肿瘤细胞的体外生长的抑制率均低于25％。     

应用毛细管区带电泳测定人血清蛋白

摘要：研究了一种用于临床检测血清蛋白的毛细管区带电泳方法。弹性石英毛细管50μmi.d.×47cm（40cm有效长度）,检测波长200nm,血清用运行缓冲液（含12.5mmol/L四硼酸钠、1mmol/L乳酸钙、0.7mmol/L硫酸镁,pH9.70）稀释40倍,气压进样17.23kPa·s,分析电压23kV。正常血清蛋白分为6种,孕妇的分7种（多一个未知的α0峰）。将正常人、孕妇、多发性骨髓瘤和强直性脊柱炎患者的血清蛋白的毛细管电泳与传统的醋酸纤维膜电泳相比较,前者具有高分辨率、在线数据处理和自动化的特     

火试金法配料过程自动化的探索和应用

火试金法中配料方式采用的是传统的人工配料,针对人工配料方式的不足,设计了一款自动化程度较高的自动配料机,通过对配料机的准确性、效率及可靠性实验,结果表明配料机检测称量误差在±0.2 g以内,效率为人工配料的2~3倍,检测结果与人工配料的相一致。与此同时,应用此设备改善了工作环境,避免了人为失误造成的检测质量问题,降低了复检率,为企业降低了成本,提高了效益,在业内具有广泛应用前景。     

蓖麻毒素的间接酶联免疫快速检测

建立了间接酶联免疫法快速检测蓖麻毒素的方法。方法的线性范围在0.08~1.25 mg/L之间,相关系数r=0.992 3,检出限为0.02 mg/L。将该法用于检测实际水样、土壤、奶粉和血液蓖麻毒素加标样品,回收率在60%~98%范围。该方法简单、快速、假阳性率低,非常适合蓖麻毒素的快速筛选、定性和半定量分析。