Study on the Synthesis and Adsorption Properties of KH-560 Modified PalygorskiteSupported β-Cyclodextrin

1 Results Palygorskite (PGS) is a chain-layer magnesium-aluminum silicate mineral. Because of its developed interior channels and large specific surface area, and thus considerable adsorption capacity, it has been studied for the application as one of environmental mineral adsorbents[1-3]. Cyclodextrins (CD) possess a hydrophilic exterior and a hydrophobic interior into which a variety of hydrophobic organic molecules maybe introduced. The CD molecule not only affects a hydrophilic cavity on the nanometer scale, generally smaller than the zeolitic cavities, but also possesses hydrophilic hydroxyl groups outside the cavity, which contribute to the solubility of CD in water[4-5].     

Studies on the inclusion complex reaction and fluorescent analytical application of β-cyclodextrin with hymecromone

The inclusion complex reaction condition and the mechanism of β-cyclodextrin with hymecromone have been studied by fluorescent spectrum. The fluorescent intensity and the stability of the system can be qreatly increased in qiven condition, and the formation constant of the inclusion complex reaction has been determined too. The system can be applied to the determination of trace amounts of hymecromone, the maximum fluorescent intensity is obtained with excitation and emission wavelength at 362 nm and 452 nm, respectively. The linear range for hymecromone is 8.0×10⁻⁹ mol·L⁻¹ to 1.0×10⁻⁵ mol·L⁻¹. The detection limit is 1.8×10⁻⁹ mol·L⁻¹. A simple, rapid and highly sensitive fluorimetric method is proposed for the determination of hymecromone. The results obtained are in agreement with those given by an official method. Foundation item: Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (G1999046703) Biography: Luo Zhao-fu(1947-), female, Associate professor.     

Research of Inclusion Complexation of 4,4'-Thiodiphenol Effected by β-Cyclodextrin in Aqueous Solutions and the Effect on Photodegradation

The inclusion behavior of 4,4′ -Thiodiphenol (TDP),a typical bisphenol and endocrine disruptor,reacts with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) in aqueous solutions has been investigated by means of UV absorption spectrum and quantum-chemical calculation with Gaussian 98 software. The results show that the inclusion behavior of TDP is quite different in acidic solutions (pH 5.9) from that in alkaline solutions (pH 10.0). This behavior difference is attributed to the different formula structures in aqueous solutions at acidic and alkaline pH values that are demonstrated by quantumchemical modeling and calculation. TDP forms a 1∶1 β-CD inclusion complex in aqueous solutions. The equilibrium constant K was calculated to be 553.49 L/mol at pH 5.9 and 1 318.20 L/mol at pH 10.0 respectively for the inclusion complex reaction by using the modified Benesi-Heldbrand equation. After inclusion TDP's structure is changed especially at the inclusion part with the bond order becoming larger,which results in inhibitive photodegradation during direct photooxidation and H2O2 assisted photooxidation.     

~1H NMR Investigation of Supramolecular Complex between β-Cyclodextrin and Cholesterol

A supramolecular complex between β-cyclodextrin and cholesterol was synthesized and characterized via proton 1H NMR spectroscopy. In the supramolecular complex,the stoichiometric proportion of β-cyclodextrin to cholesterol is 1:2. The possible conformation of the supramolecular complex was depicted according to the chemical shift variance of proton 1H NMR of the host and guest molecules inside the inclusion complex. Removal efficiency of cholesterol complexed by β-cyclodextrin in our work is increased to a remarkable extent. This result can be applied in the field of drug development to reduce cholesterol in blood and other human organs.     

Non-viral gene delivery carrier of probe type host molecule ——Interactions between DNA and β-cyclodextrin derivative complexes (I)

GENE THERAPY IS A COMMON PROCESS TO DELIVER EXTRIN- SIC GENES INTO TARGET CELLS FOR FURTHER GENE EXPRESSION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TREATING DISEASES. A WELL DESIGNED GENE DELIVERY CARRIER CAN EFFICIENTLY PACKAGE AND PRO- TECT NUCLEIC ACID FROM BEING DIGESTED BY A VARIETY OF ENZYMES IN VIVO AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPECIFICALLY LO- CATE EXTRINSIC GENES INTO THE TARGET ORGANISMS. S…     

Fluorescence study on the interactions of PAMAM dendrimers and their derivatives with bovine serum albumin

The interactions of amino-terminated, and ethylenediamine core poly（amidoamine） （PAMAM） dendrimers and their derivatives with bovine serum albumin （BSA） were investigated by fluorescence spectroscopy. Experimental results showed that the fluorescence intensity of BSA decreased after the addition of different modified dendrimers, and the extent of the fluorescence quenching caused by various modified dendrimers strongly depends upon the different functional groups on their surfaces. We also investigated the influence of pH and ionic strength on the interaction between various modified dendrimers and BSA. Circular dichroism （CD） spectroscopic measurements showed that the content of α-helix structure of BSA decreased after the addition of different modified dendrimers, which indicated that dendrimers induced changes in the secondary structure of BSA.     

Research of Inclusion Complexation of 4,4＇-Thiodiphenol Effected by β-Cyclodextrin in Aqueous Solutions and the Effect on Photodegradation

The inclusion behavior of 4, 4＇ -Thiodiphenol （TDP）, a typical bisphenol and endocrine disruptor, reacts with β-cyclodextrin （β-CD） in aqueous solutions has been investigated by means of UV absorption spectrum and quantum-chemical calculation with Gaussian 98 software. The results show that the inclusion behavior of TDP is quite different in acidic solutions （pH 5.9） from that in alkaline solutions （pH 10.0）. This behavior difference is attributed to the different formula structures in aqueous solutions at acidic and alkaline pH values that are demonstrated by quantum- chemical modeling and calculation. TDP forms a 1 ： 1 fl-CD inclusion complex in aqueous solutions. The equiiibrium constant K was calculated to be 553.49 L/mol at pH 5.9 and 1 318.20 L/mol at pH 10.0 respectively for the inclusion complex reaction by using the modified Benesi-Heldbrand equation. After inclusion TDP＇s structure is changed especially at the inclusion part with the bond order becoming larger, which results in inhibitive photodegradation during direct photooxidation and H2O2 assisted photooxidation.     

Formation of the Inclusion Complex of Orange Ⅱ with β-Cyclodextrin and Its Photostability

0　IntroductionCyclodextrins (CD)arenon reducingcyclicmaltooligosaccharidesproducedfromstarchbycyclodextringlycosyltransferaseandarecom posedofahydrophilicoutersurfaceandahy drophobicinnercavity .β cyclodextrinsarecom posedofsevenD glucopyranoseunits.Theringshapedstructureandhydrophobicinnercavityal lowthemtohousevariousguestmoleculesandtoformhost/ guestinclusioncomplexes.Cyclodex trinswereusedtoforminclusioncomplexwithdrugstoincreasewatersolubilityandbioavailabili tyofpoorlywater solubledru…     

Determination of the controlled landing trajectory of Chang’E-1 satellite and the coordinate analysis of the landing point on the Moon

Based on the tracking observations of radio ranges and VLBI delays of Chang’E-1 (CE-1) satellite during the controlled landing on the Moon on March 1, 2009, the landing trajectory and the coordinates of the landing point are determined by positioning analysis. It is shown that the landing epoch (the emission epoch of the last signal) of CE-1 satellite on the Moon was at UTC8h13m6.51s. The lunar longitude, latitude and surface height of the landing point in the lunar primary axes frame are respectively 52.27...     

Effect of calcium ions on the secondary structures of photosystemⅡ and its relations with photoinhibition

Calcium ions play an important role in the oxygen_evolving process of photosystem Ⅱ as demonstrated in many experiments. The changes of the secondary structures of PS Ⅱ induced by the depletion of Ca 2+ were reported. The results indicated that the removal of Ca 2+ led to the transition of α helix to turns and sheet structures. While Ca 2+ was re_added to the media, only the structures changed to turns could be recovered. The protein conformational changes of PS Ⅱ during the donor side photoinhibition induced by the depletion of Ca 2+ were also studied. This showed that the protein conformational changes differed between the control and Ca 2+ _depleted samples in a short period of illumination (within 10 min). However, the changes became similar when the illumination time was increased.     

Separation and analysis of the soluble trimer of Aβ1-40 and its effects on the rise in intracellular calcium

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the progressive neurodegenerative diseases associated with protein conformational transition, generally known as protein conformational disorders[1]. The general characteriza- tions of AD are the intracellular fibrillar…     

Researches on the key technology and equipment for rapid construction of long tunnels with large section

Excavation and lining are two main and important tasks in tunnel construction. Conventional sequential operations may not be appropriate due to time limit for a project and the high cost of construction. The authors developed the new mode of tunnel construction that excavation and lining can be operated simultaneously. The new mode of tunnel construction was applied in Dahuofang Water Conveyance Project in Liaoning Province successfully. This paper makes a comparison of Main Beam TBMs and Double Shield TBMs, the type selection of TBM used in Dahuofang Water Conveyance Project, and the features of Full-ring Inner-through Lining Shutter Jumbo which solves the problem of interference between excavation and lining.     

Phenomenon of ＂contact guidance＂ on the surface with nano-micro-groove-like pattern and cell physio- logical effects

The topography of material surface has important influence on cell behavior and physiological functions. Groove-like pattern has drawn much attention among various patterns, due to the phenomenon of ＂contact guidance＂ induced by this kind of topography. This review mainly focuses on ＂contact guidance＂ formation as well as its influence on cell behavior and physiological effects. The possible mechanisms of ＂contact guidance＂ formation were discussed. The research trend and the potential applications were also suggested.     

Theoretical study of adsorption and dissociation of NH_3 on the Ir{110}(1×2) surface

The adsorption and dissociation of NH3 on Ir{110}(1×2) have been investigated using the densityfunctional calculations at a coverage of 0.25 ML. The adsorption sites, energy, and geometries were obtained for NH3, NH2, and H adsorptions on the surface. The transition state for NH3 dissociation on Ir{110}(1×2) was also identified. It was found that NH3 is adsorbed preferentially at the ridge atop site, while NH2 and H are adsorbed at the ridge bridge site. The activation barrier of NH3 dissociation is 78.4 kJ/mol, which is very close to the NH3 adsorption energy of 90.0 kJ/mol. This indicates that the desorption and dissociation of NH3 on Ir{110}(1×2) are very competitive, which is consistent with the recent experimental results.     

Toxicity of Diphenyl-pentenone Against Three Aphids （Homoptera： Aphididae） and Its Effects on the Esterases and Glutathione S-transferase

The most provocative aspect of this study is its original findings on the toxicity of diphenyl-pentenone (1,5-diphenyl-2-penten-l-one, DP) against the three kinds of aphids (Maerosiphum granarium Kirby, Lipaphis erysimi (kaltenbaeh), Schizaphis aurantiae (Fosc.) and the inhibitory effects of DP againstdetoxification enzyme system of the aphid (S aurantiae). The result of bioassay in the laboratory shows that the product has strong contact activity and very good antifeeding activity, with higher efficacy than anabasine and nicotine, two botanical aphidicides. The median lethal concentrations of the three products against the apterous adult (Mgranarium) are 175.85, 217.23 and 245.22 mg/L, respectively, at 24h of pest treatment. DP is inferior to methomyl in contact assay but superior in antifeeding activity assay against the three aphides. DP has strong inhibitory effects on nonspecific esterases, carboxylesterase of aphid (S aurantiae), but it can not inhibit AchE. DP also has strong inhibitory effects on glutathione Stransferase of the aphid.