Observation of conformation-specific pathways in the photodissociation of 1-iodopropane ions.

Many molecules can rotate freely around single bonds and thereby interconvert between different conformations, such as gauche and anti 1,2-disubstituted ethane, a classic example of conformational isomerism. Even though rotation occurs rapidly at room temperature, the product selectivity seen in some reactions has been explained by conformation-dependent reaction mechanisms: if reactant molecules differing only in their conformation are located at different positions on the reaction path, they may undergo different reactions. But a direct verification of this effect is difficult, because the energy barrier separating conformational isomers is so low that under ambient conditions reactants with more than one conformation will be present. But by using temperatures low enough to suppress the interconversion between different conformations, gauche-1-iodopropane ions and anti-1-iodopropane ions have been selectively generated. Here we show that the kinetic energy released during the photodissociation of 1-iodopropane ions depends strongly on the conformation of the ions. Thermodynamic arguments and ab initio calculations indicate that this difference in kinetic energy release results from differences in the reaction mechanism, with gauche-1-iodopropane ions forming 2-propyl ions and anti-1-iodopropane ions forming protonated cyclopropane ions. These findings suggest that the well-known concept of conformation selection forms the basis of a simple scheme for reaction control, thus providing in some cases an attractive alternative for more involved schemes that utilize the phase and pulse shape of laser beams to control chemical reactions.     

Interleukin-33 stimulates formation of functional osteoclasts from human CD14+ monocytes

Interleukin (IL)-33 is a recently described pro-inflammatory cytokine. Here we demonstrate IL-33 as a regulator of functional osteoclasts (OCs) from human CD14⁺ monocytes. IL-33 stimulates formation of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP)⁺ multinuclear OCs from monocytes. This action was suppressed by anti-ST2 antibody, suggesting that IL-33 acts through its receptor ST2, but not by the receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL) decoy, osteoprotegerin, or anti-RANKL antibody. IL-33 stimulated activating phosphorylations of signaling molecules in monocytes that are critical for OC development. These included Syk, phospholipase Cγ2, Gab2, MAP kinases, TAK-1, and NF-κB. IL-33 also enhanced expression of OC differentiation factors including TNF-α receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), nuclear factor of activated T cells cytoplasmic 1, c-Fos, c-Src, cathepsin K, and calcitonin receptor. IL-33 eventually induced bone resorption. This study suggests that the osteoclastogenic property of IL-33 is mediated through TRAF6 as well as the immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif-dependent Syk/PLCγ pathway in human CD14⁺ monocytes.     

Activation of the AXL kinase causes resistance to EGFR-targeted therapy in lung cancer

Human non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with activating mutations in EGFR frequently respond to treatment with EGFR-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), such as erlotinib, but responses are not durable, as tumors acquire resistance. Secondary mutations in EGFR (such as T790M) or upregulation of the MET kinase are found in over 50% of resistant tumors. Here, we report increased activation of AXL and evidence for epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in multiple in vitro and in vivo EGFR-mutant lung cancer models with acquired resistance to erlotinib in the absence of the EGFR p.Thr790Met alteration or MET activation. Genetic or pharmacological inhibition of AXL restored sensitivity to erlotinib in these tumor models. Increased expression of AXL and, in some cases, of its ligand GAS6 was found in EGFR-mutant lung cancers obtained from individuals with acquired resistance to TKIs. These data identify AXL as a promising therapeutic target whose inhibition could prevent or overcome acquired resistance to EGFR TKIs in individuals with EGFR-mutant lung cancer.     

PSA UF膜选择透过性研究（Ⅱ）膜结构与性能

研究了聚砜酰胺分子量及其分布对铸膜液和膜结构与性能的影响。发现,分子量过小主要影响膜的完整性。在不影响膜完整性的前提下,则膜的孔径随分子量减小而减小,而窄的分子量分布则总是导致膜透水率与截留率的同时提高。     

对单色光照明成像公式的探讨

用标量衍射理论对“傅里叶光学导论”书中单色光照明时的成像公式重新进行了推 导，由于对脉冲响应中的二次位相因子采取了不同的处理方法，所得到的成像公式是一 个迭加积分而不是卷积积分。     

重庆城市投资环境评价及改进的政策思路

运用上海财经大学投资研究所的研究成果《2005年中国投资发展报告》,对重庆市吸引外资的投资环境进行了再研究．通过与上海等直辖市、代表沿海地区的广东省及西部几个主要省的对比分析,揭示了重庆市投资环境的优势和劣势,并进一步分析了原因。在此基础上,提出了改进重庆市投资环境的主要政策建议。     

基于因子分析的西部各省份社会经济实证研究

首先介绍了因子分析方法的思想、数学模型;其次给出因子分析法的详细步骤;最后按照因子分析法的步骤,对西部12个省区市的经济发展水平进行了综合评价和排位,并针对西部12个省区市的社会经济发展的特点,提出推动西部各省份经济发展的几点政策措施的建议。     

小盘藻属二新种和小环藻属一新变种

在厦门港微型硅藻分类研究中,发现小盘藻属二新种和小环灌属一新变种,用检索表对小盘藻的二新种与已报道的另4种作了比较。