Monitoring ssDNA Binding to the DnaB Helicase from Helicobacter pylori by Solid‐State NMR Spectroscopy

DnaB helicases are bacterial, ATP‐driven enzymes that unwind double‐stranded DNA during DNA replication. Herein, we study the sequential binding of the “non‐hydrolysable” ATP analogue AMP‐PNP and of single‐stranded (ss) DNA to the dodecameric DnaB helicase from Helicobacter pylori using solid‐state NMR. Phosphorus cross‐polarization experiments monitor the binding of AMP‐PNP and DNA to the helicase. ¹³C chemical‐shift perturbations (CSPs) are used to detect conformational changes in the protein upon binding. The helicase switches upon AMP‐PNP addition into a conformation apt for ssDNA binding, and AMP‐PNP is hydrolyzed and released upon binding of ssDNA. Our study sheds light on the conformational changes which are triggered by the interaction with AMP‐PNP and are needed for ssDNA binding of H. pylori DnaB in vitro. They also demonstrate the level of detail solid‐state NMR can provide for the characterization of protein–DNA interactions and the interplay with ATP or its analogues.     

Diffusion Coefficients of Tris(<Emphasis Type="Italic">β</Emphasis>-diketonato)ruthenium Complexes of Different Charge Numbers in Acetonitrile Solutions,Measured by Chronoamperometry

The diffusion coefficients of several tris(β-diketonato) ruthenium complexes in acetonitrile solutions containing a supporting electrolyte were determined by chronoamperometry. The diffusion coefficients of the charged complexes, which were produced by electrochemical oxidation or reduction, were also determined by double potential step chronoamperometry. Two kinds of radii of the complexes were evaluated. One was the Van der Waals radius and the other was the geometric distance from the center of the complex to the outer surface of the farthest atom. The latter quantity was determined from X-ray diffractometric data. The diffusion coefficients of the neutral complexes were discussed on the basis of the Stokes-Einstein equation. Those of charged complexes could not be explained by the theoretical equation presented by Hubbard and Onsager.     

Thermally Crosslinkable and Chemically Modifiable Aromatic Polyesters Possessing Pendant Propargyloxy Groups

New aromatic (co)polyesters containing pendant propargyloxy groups were synthesized by phase transfer‐catalyzed interfacial polycondensation of 5‐(propargyloxy)isophthaloyl chloride (P‐IPC) and various compositions of P‐IPC and isophthaloyl chloride with bisphenol A. FTIR and NMR spectroscopic data, respectively, revealed successful incorporation of pendant propargyloxy groups into (co)polyesters and formation of (co)polyesters with desired compositions. (Co)polyesters exhibited good solubility in common organic solvents such as chloroform, dichloromethane, and tetrahydrofuran and could be cast into transparent, flexible, and tough films from chloroform solution. Inherent viscosities and number average molecular weights of (co)polyesters were in the range 0.77–1.33 dL/g and 43,600–118,000 g/mol, respectively, indicating the achievement of reasonably high‐molecular weights. The 10% weight loss temperatures of (co)polyesters were in the range 390–420 °C, demonstrating their good thermal stability. (Co)polyesters exhibited T_g in the range 146–170 °C and T_g values decreased with increase in mol % incorporation of P‐IPC. The study of non‐isothermal curing by DSC indicated thermal crosslinking of (co)polyesters via propargyloxy groups. The utility of pendant propargyloxy group was demonstrated by post‐modification of the selected copolyester with 1‐(4‐azidobutyl)pyrene, 9‐(azidomethyl)anthracene, and azido‐terminated poly(ethyleneglycol) monomethyl ether via copper(I)‐catalyzed Huisgen 1,3‐dipolar cycloaddition reaction. FTIR and ¹H NMR spectra confirmed that click reaction was quantitative. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2019 , 57, 588–597     

Preparation and evaluation of uniform-sized molecularly imprinted polymer beads used for the separation of sulfamethazine

Uniform-sized molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) beads were prepared using a one-step swelling and polymerization method. The obtained sulfamethazine (SMZ)-imprinted polymer showed high affinity and selectivity toward SMZ and other structurally related sulfonamides in acetonitrile or water-acetonitrile mobile phases, particularly in high aqueous systems. The column performance of the MIPs for SMZ and its analogues could be improved by elevating the column temperature and optimizing the flow rate. The hydrogen-bonding effect plays a significant role in the recognition process of SMZ-imprinted polymer systems in organic media, while the ion-exchange effect, as well as hydrophobic effect, dominates the retention mechanism in aqueous-rich media, in addition to shape recognition.     

Study of thermal aging effect on space charge in poly(methyl methacrylate)

Charges evolution in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) samples under thermal aging effect has been studied by means of two complementary techniques, thermal step method (TSM) and thermally stimulated depolarization current (TSDC). For the first method, measurements reveal that injected charges, whose quantity is found depending on the number of applied temperature cycles, remain close to the surface sample. TSDC measurements have been carried out for different temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 140 °C. Three distinguishable dipolar relaxations (β₁, β₂ and α) have been highlighted. In the same way, the presence of polarization and injected charges has been confirmed. In support of electric characterization, X-ray reflectometry has been used. The obtained results equally emphasized the thermal aging effect on the material.     

氧化物表面的侧表面原子成象——Ⅰ.Eu_2O_2晶体由位错滑移形成表面台阶的动态原位观察

通过高分辨电子显微术获得了Eu_2O_3晶体分子清洁的表面侧面原子成象,观察到了由表面附近位错滑移出表面而形成表面原子台阶的动态变化过程,同时还观察到了此种表面台阶的形核生长。     

碱性溶液中金电极上氧还原中间物研究

应用改进了的旋转全电极上的电势阶跃计时库仑法,分别测定了不同电极电势下氧还原过程中电极吸附中间物和溶解中间物氧化所需的电量,实验证明,在此过程中电极上确有吸附中间物存在,而且是电极电势的函数,但其分子属性尚需进一步鉴别。     

A reduced-restricted-quasi-Newton–Raphson method for locating and optimizing energy crossing points between two potential energy surfaces

We present a method for the location and optimization of an intersection energy point between two potential energy surfaces. The procedure directly optimizes the excited state energy using a quasi-Newton–Raphson method coupled with a restricted step algorithm. A linear transformation is also used for the solution of the quasi-Newton–Raphson equations. The efficiency of the algorithm is analyzed and demonstrated in some examples. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Comput Chem 18 :992–1003, 1997     

气相色谱法测定车用汽油中含氧化合物和苯胺类化合物

利用中心切割技术和双毛细管色谱柱系统,采用两次进样的方式,建立了气相色谱测定车用汽油中含氧化合物和苯胺类化合物的分析方法。第一次进样分析,组分首先进入非极性DB-1色谱柱(30 m×0.32 mm×1.0μm),按沸点由低到高的顺序分离,通过电磁阀切换将沸点小于2-己酮的组分切割至强极性GS-OxyPLOT色谱柱(10 m×0.53 mm×10μm)或CP-Lowox色谱柱(10 m×0.53 mm×10μm),其余重烃组分通过阻尼柱进入FID检测器。在GS-OxyPLOT或CP-Lowox色谱柱上,烃类组分与含氧化合物分离并进入检测器检测,消除了大量的烃类组分对含氧化合物测定的影响。第二次进样分析,设定电磁阀切换时间为间-甲基苯胺从非极性色谱柱流出的时间,苯胺类化合物在GS-OxyPLOT或CP-Lowox色谱柱上与烃类和含氧化合物分离并进入检测器检测。以乙二醇二甲基醚为内标化合物进行内标法定量。实现了在一套系统上同时测定车用汽油中添加的甲基叔丁基醚(MTBE)、甲醇、甲缩醛、乙酸仲丁酯、乙酸乙酯、苯胺、邻/间/对-甲基苯胺和N-甲基苯胺的含量,各组分的检测范围为0.01%~10%(质量分数),回收率为86.0%~102.6%。该法可以为车用汽油的质量控制提供有效的检测手段。     

One-step mild hydrothermal method to prepare low valent sodium vanadium(III) monohydrogenphosphate: NaV(HPO4)2

Green colored single crystals of a reduced sodium vanadium(III) monohydrogenphosphate, NaV(HPO₄)₂, were grown using a one-step mild hydrothermal method. The in situ reduction of V⁵⁺ to V³⁺ was performed using copper acetate as the reducing agent. The title compound crystalizes in the monoclinic space group Cc and exhibits a three-dimensional crystal structure that consists of distorted VO₆ octahedra connected to PO₃(OH) tetrahedra that are further connected via Na cations. The compound exhibits simple paramagnetic behavior at high temperatures and a discontinuity near 5 K is likely due to the onset of magnetic coupling. The compound was also characterized by TGA, IR and UV–vis spectroscopies.