A novel method of the determination of boron in the presence of a little methanol by discoloring spectrophotometry in pharmaceutical and biological samples

It is the first time that boron is determined in the presence of a little methanol by discoloring spectrophotometry in this paper. A russety product can be formed by the reaction between glycine (Gly) and sodium 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonate (NQS) in alkaline solution. When boron is added to the solution, the system will be discolored, and the addition of a little methanol will improve the discoloration. Beer's law is obeyed in the range of boron concentrations of 0.86-43.24 μg ml⁻¹ at the maximal discoloring wavelength of 382 nm. The equation of linear regression is A = −0.07581-86.79186C (mol l⁻¹), with a linearly correlation coefficient of 0.9979. The detection limit is 0.80 μg ml⁻¹ and R.S.D. is 4.2%. The method is successfully applied to the determination of boron in pharmaceutical and biological samples. The average recoveries are in the range of 98.2-104.1%. Analytical results obtained with this novel method are satisfactory.     

一类自伴随Lubrication方程的对称,守恒律,拉格朗日函数和精确解

本文借助李对称分析研究了一类自伴随的Lubrication方程,此类方程可用来描述液体薄膜动力学行为.基于非奇异的局域守恒律乘子和李对称方法,我们系统地推导出了此类方程的局域守恒律,非局域相关系统,李对称和一些有趣的精确解.此模型的非局域相关系统在本文中被首次研究,可用于寻找原方程更丰富的解空间.此外,基于局域守恒律和变分原则,我们推导出原方程的四类拉格朗日函数.     

Hybridized local and charge-transfer excited state fluorophores enabling organic light-emitting diodes with record high efficiencies close to 20%

Pure organic emitters with full utilization of triplet excitons are in high demand for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Herein, through modulation of electron donors and introduction of phenyl rings as π spacers, we present three pure organic fluorophores (BCz, BTCz and BPTCz) with the hybridized local and charge-transfer (HLCT) excited state feature for OLED fabrication. Importantly, the introduction of π spacers in BPTCz not only enhances locally excited character with a fast radiative decay but also promotes intermolecular interactions to suppress non-radiative decays, contributing to a high solid-state fluorescence efficiency over 90%. Significantly, BPTCz not only endows its doped OLEDs with an external quantum efficiency (EQE) up to 19.5%, but also its non-doped OLED with a high EQE of 17.8%, and these outstanding efficiencies are the state-of-the-art performances of HLCT-based OLEDs.

Three purely organic fluorophores with a hybridized local and charge-transfer excited state feature are presented and enabled organic light-emitting diodes with record high external quantum efficiencies close to 20%.     

MiR-1224-5p modulates osteogenesis by coordinating osteoblast/osteoclast differentiation via the Rap1 signaling target ADCY2

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) broadly regulate normal biological functions of bone and the progression of fracture healing and osteoporosis. Recently, it has been reported that miR-1224-5p in fracture plasma is a potential therapy for osteogenesis. To investigate the roles of miR-1224-5p and the Rap1 signaling pathway in fracture healing and osteoporosis development and progression, we used BMMs, BMSCs, and skull osteoblast precursor cells for in vitro osteogenesis and osteoclastogenesis studies. Osteoblastogenesis and osteoclastogenesis were detected by ALP, ARS, and TRAP staining and bone slice resorption pit assays. The miR-1224-5p target gene was assessed by siRNA-mediated target gene knockdown and luciferase reporter assays. To explore the Rap1 pathway, we performed high-throughput sequencing, western blotting, RT-PCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays and immunohistochemical staining. In vivo, bone healing was judged by the cortical femoral defect, cranial bone defect and femoral fracture models. Progression of osteoporosis was evaluated by an ovariectomy model and an aged osteoporosis model. We discovered that the expression of miR-1224-5p was positively correlated with fracture healing progression. Moreover, in vitro, overexpression of miR-1224-5p slowed Rankl-induced osteoclast differentiation and promoted osteoblast differentiation via the Rap1-signaling pathway by targeting ADCY2. In addition, in vivo overexpression of miR-1224-5p significantly promoted fracture healing and ameliorated the progression of osteoporosis caused by estrogen deficiency or aging. Furthermore, knockdown of miRNA-1224-5p inhibited bone regeneration in mice and accelerated the progression of osteoporosis in elderly mice. Taken together, these results identify miR-1224-5p as a key bone osteogenic regulator, which may be a potential therapeutic target for osteoporosis and fracture nonunion.Subject terms: Translational research, Cell signalling     

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis): A Review of Its Phytochemistry,Pharmacology, and Toxicology

Objectives Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is a kind of unfermented tea that retains the natural substance in fresh leaves to a great extent. It is regarded as the second most popular drink in the world besides water. In this paper, the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology of green tea are reviewed systematically and comprehensively. Key findings Green tea has been demonstrated to be good for human health. Nowadays, multiple pharmacologically active components have been isolated and identified from green tea, including tea polyphenols, alkaloids, amino acids, polysaccharides, and volatile components. Recent studies have demonstrated that green tea shows versatile pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, anticancer, hypoglycemic, antibacterial, antiviral, and neuroprotective. Studies on the toxic effects of green tea extract and its main ingredients have also raised concerns including hepatotoxicity and DNA damage. Summary Green tea can be used to assist the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, oral cancer, and dermatitis. Consequently, green tea has shown promising practical prospects in health care and disease prevention.     

不同负荷下餐厨垃圾与水稻秸秆共消化厌氧产氢研究

进料负荷对餐厨垃圾与水稻秸秆混合厌氧发酵产氢过程有重要影响. 以进料负荷为影响因子, 设置温度均为55℃的餐厨垃圾与水稻秸秆混合厌氧发酵产氢实验, 其中进料负荷(以VS计)分别设置为(A)5kg?m-3?d-1、(B)10kg?m-3?d-1、(C)15kg?m-3?d-1, 分析厌氧产氢过程中产气量、产氢速率、pH、VFAs、氨氮、SCOD等参数的变化. 实验结果表明: B组发酵底物产气量最大, 为8664mL, 产氢速率也最大, 为748.3mL?h-1, 反应过程中pH始终维持在5.5±0.1内, 是厌氧产氢的最佳范围. 实验结束时, 各组VFAs、氨氮浓度分别为7292.46、8248.35、8558.24mg?L-1和544.48、754.31、1458.33mg?L-1. 同时各组SCOD浓度变化趋势相似. 在研究范围的最佳进料负荷下, 进行回流比分别为10%、30%、50%的实验, 结果显示30%回流比的产氢量最大, 为56039mL, 同时运行过程中系统稳定性较好. 综上所述, 进料负荷为10kg?m-3?d-1, 30%回流比的餐厨垃圾与水稻秸秆混合厌氧发酵产氢时, 微生物活性较好, 能够产生更多的氢气. 这一结果可为餐厨垃圾资源化提供参考依据.     

基序B参与调控模板依赖的聚合酶抑制作用

RNA依赖的RNA聚合酶是参与新冠病毒进行RNA复制与转录的主要分子机器. 之前的实验研究表明瑞德西韦在模板链上时存在两次抑制作用,即不仅可以抑制与之互补的尿嘧啶核苷三磷酸的加成,还可以抑制下一位核苷三磷酸的加成. 然而,第二次抑制作用的分子机制尚未阐明. 本文运用了分子动力学模拟,发现瑞德西韦在模板链上的第二次抑制不是直接作用于核苷酸在活性位点的加成,而是源于瑞德西韦从+1位点到-1位点的迁移过程受到阻碍,这将导致活性位点无法空出,核苷三磷酸无法进入活性位点从而产物链的延长被终止. 首先,发现了基序B中G683会和瑞德西韦的1''-氰基相互作用,导致移位后态的RNA双链配对稳定性低于移位前态,从而使得瑞德西韦的移位在热力学上不易发生. 其次,由于瑞德西韦的1''-氰基在迁移过程中会与基序B的S682产生位阻,进一步从动力学上阻碍了瑞德西韦动态移位的发生. 本研究不仅揭示了基序B上两个相邻且高度保守的氨基酸可以调控瑞德西韦沿模板链的移位过程,同时,本文的发现也进一步完善了对瑞德西韦抑制新冠病毒RNA复制和转录的分子机制的理解.     

Multifunctional land‐use value mapping and space type classification: A case study of Puge County,China

Land exhibits diverse functions under the combined influence of natural and human forces. A production–living–ecology functional classification system was constructed by integrating land, ecosystem, and landscape functions. The land functional value was calculated by systematically integrating ecosystem service value assessments. The primary and secondary functions, as well as combinations of different land‐use types, were determined using vertical and horizontal comparison methods. The production–living–ecology ranges were then delineated in Puge County, which is a typical mountain county in China. The production–living–ecology functions identified were well connected with the current land‐use types. The “production–living–ecology” space in Puge County showed obvious multifunctionality and agglomeration. The function identification system proposed in this paper integrated multiple methods, overcame the difficulty of direct quantitative identification of land functions. The methods used to map and quantify land function will enhance our ability to understand and model land system changes and adequately inform policies and planning. Summary for Managers

• The function valuation method constructed in this paper could be used to reflect the multifunctionality and importance of land use and provide guidance and a quantitative basis for regional development planning.
• The spatial classification results provided in this paper could offer a valuable reference for the land management department to scientifically formulate land use planning.
• Under the goal of creating a group‐type urban development pattern and constructing an ecological protection pattern in Puge County, the hotspot analysis results of this paper can provide decision‐making tools and alternative spatial plans.

     

Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Derived Carbon-Mediated Interfacial Reaction for the Synthesis of CeO2−MnO2 Catalysts

CeO₂-based catalysts are widely studied in catalysis fields. Developing one novel synthetic approach to increase the intimate contact between CeO₂ and secondary species is of particular importance for enhancing catalytic activities. Herein, an interfacial reaction between metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived carbon and KMnO₄ to synthesize CeO₂−MnO₂, in which carbon is derived from the pyrolysis of Ce-MOFs under an inert atmosphere, is described. The MOF-derived carbon is found to restrain the growth of CeO₂ crystallites under a high calcination temperature and, more importantly, intimate contact within CeO₂/C is conveyed to CeO₂/MnO₂ after the interfacial reaction; this is responsible for the high catalytic activity of CeO₂−MnO₂ towards CO oxidation.     

Develop a stepwise integrated method to screen biomarkers of Baihe-Dihuang Tang on the treatment of depression in rats applying with composition screened,untargeted, and targeted metabolomics analysis

Baihe-Dihuang Tang is a commonly prescribed remedy for depression. In this study, component screening with untargeted and targeted metabolomics was used to identify potential biomarkers for depression in chronic unpredictable mildly stressed rats. Using this novel identification method, the screening of organic acids, lily saponins, iridoids, and other ingredients formed the basis for subsequent metabolomics research. Baihe-Dihuang Tang supplementation in chronic unpredictable mild-stress-induced depression models, increased their body weight, sucrose preference, brain-derived neurotrophic factor deposition, and spatial exploring. Untargeted metabolomics revealed that Baihe-Dihuang Tang exerts its antidepressant effects by regulating the levels of lipids, organic acids, and its derivatives, and benzenoids in the brain, plasma, and urine of the depressed rats. Moreover, it also modulates the d -glutamine and d -glutamate metabolism and purine metabolism. Targeted metabolomics demonstrated significant reduction in l -glutamate levels in the brains of depressed rats. This could be a potential biomarker for depression. Baihe-Dihuang Tang alleviated depression by regulating the levels of l -glutamate, xanthine, and adenine in the brains of depressed rats. Together, these findings conclusively established the promising therapeutic effect of Baihe-Dihuang Tang on depression and also unraveled the underlying molecular mechanism of its potential antidepressant function.