Preparation of Poly (L-lactic Acid) Microsphere

Poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) microspheres were prepared by a solvent evaporation method based on an oil/water emulsion. The effect of the mass ratio of PLLA and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) on the formation of the microspheres was discussed, and the influence of extraction speed of dichloromethane on the microsphere morphology was also studied. Moreover, the influences of the PLLA concentration and the volume ratio of water phase to dichloromethane phase were investigated. The results showed that stable microspheres can be obtained under the conditions that the mass ratio of PLLA to PVA is 20:1. Porous microspheres were obtained under faster evaporating speed of dichloromethane. The microsphere size increased with increasing PLLA concentration. The microsphere size also increased with the increase of the volume ratio of water phase to dichloromethane phase.     

Designing and Characterization of Biodegradable Multiblock Poly(L-Lactic Acid)/Polybutadiene Elastomers

A series of poly(L-lactic acid)/polybutadiene (PLA/PB) biodegradable multiblock elastomers was synthesized and characterized. A two-step process to prepare PLA/PB multiblock elastomers was applied. Melt polymerization was used to prepare poly(L-lactic acid) (PLA) terminated with hydroxyl groups and, at the same time, hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) and 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) were employed to synthesize diisocyanate-terminated polybutadiene (ITPB). Then, PLA and ITPB were reacted with different PLA/PB weight ratios. Consequently, a series of PLA/PB biodegradable poly(ester-urethane)s with crosslinked chains was obtained. Swelling characteristics and crosslink density of the crosslinked elastomer were investigated. DMA was applied to characterize its thermal properties. The measurement of mechanical properties showed that a PLA/PB elastomer with adjustable mechanical properties was synthesized. Micromorphology, hydrophobicity, and degradability of the material were also characterized.     

Study on the Interaction Between Oxymatrine and Tungstosilicic Acid by Resonance Rayleigh Scattering and Its Analytical Applications

In the 0.1 mol · L^?1 hydrochloric acid solution, oxymatrine reacted with tungstosilicic acid to form a 2:1 ion-association complexes. This results in a great enhancement of resonance Rayleigh scattering. The maximum resonance Rayleigh scattering wavelength was located at 393 nm. Resonance Rayleigh scattering intensity was proportional to the concentration of oxymatrine in the range of 1.5–26.4 µg · mL^?1, and the detection limit (3σ) was 0.23 µg · mL^?1. The optimum conditions and the effects of coexisting substances on the reaction were investigated. The method shows a wide linear range and high sensitivity, and was applied to the determination of oxymatrine in marine capsules and human urine samples with satisfactory results. Therefore, a highly sensitive, simple, and quick method has been developed for the determination of oxymatrine.     

1H and C-13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of Tiaprofenic Acid

¹H-NMR spectrum of tiaprofenic acid in CDCI3 was obtained and proton chemical shifts from tetramethylsilane were assigned to each proton and set of equivalent protons of the molecule. The hydroxy proton of the carboxylic acid group was confirmed by deuterium exchange. The natural abundance C-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of the compound in CDCI3 was recorded using Fourier transorm technique. The chemical shifts of carbon resonances have been assigned on the basis of the chemical shift additivity theory and the signal multiplicity observed in the single frequency off-resonance decoupled (SFORD) spectrum. Also comparison with carbon chemical shifts of model compounds were useful.     

A Double Isotopic Labelling Study of the Infrared Spectra of the Linkage Isomers [Pd(bipy)(SCN)2], [Pd(bipy)(NCS)2] and Related Complexes

Abstract

The IR spectra of the linkage isomers [Pd(bipy)(SCN)₂] and [Pd(bipy)(NCS)₂] have been determined in the C≡N stretching region (2200–2000 cm^?1) and below 500 cm^?1. The band shifts resulting from deuteration of the 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) ring and ¹⁵NCS-labelling are shown to provide a ready means for distinguishing between the internal ligand modes, the μPd-N(bipy) and μPd-SCN/μPd-NCS vibrations. The assignment technique has been further extended to the complexes [Pt(bipy)(SCN)₂] and [Pd(phen)(SCN)₂] (phen = 1,10-phenanthroline). Finally, a comparison between the IR spectra of [Pd(bipy)(NCO)₂], [Pd(bipy)(NCS)₂] and [Pd(bipy)(SCN)₂] reveals that the frequencies μM-NCO, μM-NCS and μM-SCN decrease in the sequence NCO > NCS > SCN.     

Oxygen and nitrogen isotopic composition of nitrate in commercial fertilizers,nitric acid,and reagent salts

Nitrate is a key component of synthetic fertilizers that can be beneficial to crop production in agro-ecosystems, but can also cause damage to natural ecosystems if it is exported in large amounts. Stable isotopes, both oxygen and nitrogen, have been used to trace the sources and fate of nitrate in various ecosystems. However, the oxygen isotope composition of synthetic and organic nitrates is poorly constrained. Here, we present a study on the N and O isotope composition of nitrate-based fertilizers. The δ¹⁵N values of synthetic and natural nitrates were 0?±?2?‰ similar to the air N₂ from which they are derived. The δ¹⁸O values of synthetic nitrates were 23?±?3?‰, similar to air O₂, and natural nitrate fertilizer δ¹⁸O values (55?±?5?‰) were similar to those observed in atmospheric nitrate. The Δ¹⁷O values of synthetic fertilizer nitrate were approximately zero following a mass-dependent isotope relationship, while natural nitrate fertilizers had Δ¹⁷O values of 18?±?2?‰ similar to nitrate produced photochemically in the atmosphere. These narrow ranges of values can be used to assess the amount of nitrate arising from fertilizers in mixed systems where more than one nitrate source exists (soil, rivers, and lakes) using simple isotope mixing models.     

Das Auflösungsvermögen des Szintiscanners “Szintitest” bei der Nierenszintigraphie

Der vom VEB Vakutronik WIB Dresden hergestellete Szintiscanner “Szintitites” wird auf seine Einsatzmöglichlichkeit für die Nierenszintigraphic geprüft. Dazu werden Szintigramme von Modellen aufgenommen, die in ihren Impulsdichten in der Gröβenordnung liegen, wie sie nach Applikation von 300 500µCi¹³¹ J-Hippuran über den Nieren und dem anderen Gewebe der Patienten gefunden werden. Zum Einsatz kommt dabei der Konuskollimator mit einer Apertur von 12 mm. Die besser auflösenden 9- und 19- Kanal-Kollimatoren scheiden für die Nierenszintigraphie mit dem “Szintitest” aus, da ihre Effektivität zu gering ist. Die Einflüsse der Abtastgeschwindigkeit, einer bestimmten Untergrundzählrate und eines variablen Abstandes zwischen Scanner und Objekt werden untersucht. Dabei zeigt sich, daβ ein Körperoberfläche, nicht erreicht werden kann. Das Auflösungsvermögen als 2 cm auch im günstigsten Fall von etwa 8 cm Abstand von der Nierenoberfläche, d. h. 2 4 cm von der Köperoberfläche, nicht werden kann. Das Auflösungsvermögen verschlechtert sich dagegen noch je nach Abstand und Untergrun von 2 auf 3 cm.     

Isotope Effects in the Electrochemical Reduction of Oxalic Acid-D2 and Benzoic Acid-D

Abstract

The electrochemical reduction of model carboxylic acid at lead cathodes in deuterated media was studied for potential use in the synthesis of special deuterated compounds.

Oxalic acid-d₂ in D₂O gives good yields of glyoxylic acid-d₂. An unexpected large isotope effect of 5.3 ± 1.7 was found in this reaction, leading to significant depletion of deuterium content in the aldehyde group.

Benzoic acid-d in CD₃OD/diluted D₂SO₄ yields benzyl alcohol-d, 7,7-d₂. The isotope effect of 2.4 ± 1.0 is within the expected range. No deuterium is incorporated into the aromatic nucleus. Essentially unlabelled benzyl alcohol is obtained in CD₃OH/dil. H₂SO₄.     

介导GAD基因的人泡沫病毒载体的构建及其应用

构建了两种新的重组人泡沫病毒载体pGPSNI—hGAD67和pGPSNI—hGAD65，分别携带人符氨酸脱羧酶（GAD）的两种同工酶GAD65和GAD67基因，并研究其在帕金森病（PD）模刭鼠丘脑底核中的表达及对帕金森病的治疗作用．RT—PCR结果表明，人泡沫病毒载体成功地介导了GAD65基因和GAD67基因在PD模型鼠丘脑底核中有效表达．动物行为检测表明，GAD65基因导入组PD模型鼠行为与对照组相比得到明显的改善（n=12，由〈0．01）．     

灵芝酸A对人肝癌细胞的辐射增敏效应的初步研究

本研究旨在初步探讨灵芝酸A(GAA)对人肝癌细胞系HepG2在高LET中子和低LET的γ射线条件下的辐射敏感性的影响及差异。研究中,我们用CCK-8方法检测不同浓度GAA对HepG2增殖抑制作用。选取低浓度(5μmol/L)GAA预处理细胞24 h,分别给予不同剂量的中子辐照或γ射线辐照,分别检测克隆存活率、细胞凋亡和γH2AX蛋白的foci的形成。结果表明:在不加GAA的情况下,高LET中子辐射比低LET的γ射线对细胞产生的凋亡比例高;在添加了GAA后,与未加GAA对照组相比,诱导细胞凋亡的比例明显增加;另外,加GAA处理后,细胞增殖抑制率也随着辐照剂量的增加而增高。即GAA能增加HepG2细胞的辐射敏感性,而在同样GAA剂量下,HepG2细胞对高LET中子辐射比低LET的γ射线更敏感。由此,这项研究说明灵芝酸或可开发成为一种天然辐射增敏剂,从而为癌症特别是肝癌的放疗提供新的辅助治疗方法。