Rhodauricanol A, an analgesic diterpenoid with an unprecedented5/6/5/7 tetracyclic system featuring a unique16-oxa-tetracyclo[11.2.1.0^(1,5).0^(7,13)]hexadecane core from Rhododendron dauricum

A novel diterpenoid with an unprecedented 5/6/5/7 tetracyclic system, rhodauricanol A(1), five new grayanane-derived diterpenoids, dauricanols A-E(2-6), and five known ones(7-11) were isolated from the flowers of Rhododendron dauricum. Rhodauricanol A(1) possesses a unique 5/6/5/7 tetracyclic ring system featuring a 16-oxa-tetracyclo[11.2.1.0^(1,5).0^(7,13)]hexadecane core. Dauricanols A-C(2-4) are the first1,3-dioxolane conjugates of grayanane diterpenoids and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and vanillin, respectively, and dauricanols D(5) and E(6) represent the first examples of 6-deoxy-1,5-seco-grayanane diterpenoids. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic methods, quantum chemical calculation including ^(13)C NMR-DP4+ analysis and ECD calculation, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Plausible biosynthetic pathways for 1-4 were proposed. All the isolates showed significant analgesic activities,and dauricanols B(3) and C(4) showed more potent analgesic activities than the positive control, morphine.

π-Pimer,π-Dimer,π-Trimer,and 1Dπ-Stacks in a Series of Benzene Triimide Radical Anions:Substituent-Modulated π Interactions and Physical Properties in Crystalline State

We herein present the efficient syntheses,crystal structures,and physical properties of a series of novel benzene triimide(BTI)radical anions,emphasizing the relationship between molecular structure with spin–spin intermolecular interactions and physical properties in the crystalline state.BTI radical crystals were preparedby reducingvarious substitutedBTIs(1)with cobaltocene(CoCp2),followed by sequential crystallization processes.Two isolable radical species,that is,neutral molecule-radical anion pair(2)and monoradical species(3),were obtained from BTIs bearing small substituents(ethyl and propyl),while for those bearing larger substituents(butyl,hexyl,and benzyl)sole monoradicals(3)were produced.The radical species showed diverse intermolecular stackings in the crystalline state referred to asπ-pimer,π-dimer,alternatingπ-trimer,and one-dimensional(1D)slippedπ-stacks depending on the length and size of the substituents.Different spin–spin interactions arising from the substituent-tuned radical packings were demonstrated by electron spin resonance(ESR)spectra.The structure–property relationshipwas studied in terms of magnetism and conductivity.The radicalπ-pimers andπ-stacks with effective charge transport exhibited paramagnetic property and conductivity feasibly at room temperature,whileπ-dimers andπ-trimers featuring thermally populated spin-triplet stateswere antiferromagnetic and nonconductive due to their strong radical–radical pairing effect.

科学理性解读COVID-19疫苗Ⅲ期临床保护效力数据

疫苗是防控传染病最主要的手段之一.自COVID-19全球大流行以来,COVID-19疫苗的研发一直备受关注.目前,已有64个COVID-19疫苗进入临床试验阶段,其中22个疫苗临床试验已进入Ⅲ期阶段[1].最近,对于3个不同技术平台研发的COVID-19疫苗,Ⅲ期临床试验中期分析显示,疫苗可有效预防SARS-Co V-2感染所致疾病.

基于多挡增益的自适应光谱成像法研究

为满足海洋水色遥感器大动态范围监测的需求,以推扫式成像光谱仪为例,提出一种基于多挡增益的自适应成像方法。从遥感器动态范围与信噪比的矛盾分析出发,阐述了逐像元自适应读取方法的优势,给出相应的系统设计。由海洋成像场景确定满阱电荷限制,并利用系统信噪比及动态范围约束,仿真分析得出最优挡位个数及比例。结果表明,当增益挡位为4挡,满阱电荷分别为2.5 Me-(超低增益)、500 ke-(低增益)、100 ke-(中等增益)、20 ke-(高增益)时,成像效果最佳。基于此设置,光谱成像系统总动态范围可达116 dB,典型入射辐亮度下各通道平均信噪比为767.37。同时,利用中等分辨率大气辐射传输模型(MODTRAN)对该成像方法进行了验证,除云层的第10通道出现饱和外,其余均满足动态范围和信噪比要求。

Highly Oxygenated Dimeric Grayanane Diterpenoids as Analgesics:TRPV1 and TRPA1 Dual Antagonists from Rhododendron molle

Six highly oxygenated dimeric grayanane diterpenoids(1—6)including three new ones,bismollethers A—C(1—3),were isolated from the flowers of Rhododendron molle collected at Qichun,Hubei,China.The structures and relative configurations of 1—6 were determined by comprehensive spectroscopic data analysis and 13C NMR calculation with DP4+analysis.The absolute configurations of bismollethers A—C(1—3)and birhodomollein B(5)were indubitably assigned by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis,revealing the head-to-tail linking manner of diterpenoid monomers.Bismollether A(1)is a caged dimeric grayanane diterpenoid linked through two oxygen-bridges of C-2−O−C-14′and C-14−O−C-2′,featuring a unique 1,8-dioxacyclotetradecane motif.The plausible biosynthesis pathways of 1—6 are proposed.All the isolates displayed significant analgesic activities and their structure-activity relationships were discussed.Grayanane diterpenoid dimers were found to be TRPV1 and TRPA1 dual antagonists,and docking studies provide a structural basis to design potent analgesics.

NiCo_(2)S_(4)/N microspheres grown on N,S co-doped reduced graphene oxide as an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting in alkaline and neutral pH

It is of vital importance to design efficient and low-cost bifunctional catalysts for the electrochemical water splitting under alkaline and neutral pH conditions.In this work,we report an efficient and stable NiCo_(2)S_(4)/N,S co-doped reduced graphene oxide(NCS/NS-rGO)electrocatalyst for water splitting,in which NCS microspheres are composed of one-dimentional(1D)nanorods grown homogeneously on the surface of NS-rGOs).The synergetic effect,abundant active sites,and hybridization of NCS/NS-rGO endow their outstanding electrocatalytic performance for hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)in both alkaline and neutral conditions.Furthermore,NCS/NS-rGO employed as both anode and cathode in a two-electrode alkaline and neutral system electrolyzers deliver 10 mA/cm^(2) with the low cell voltage of 1.58 V in alkaline and 1.91 V in neutral condition.These results illustrate the rational design of carbon-supported nickel-cobalt based bifunctional materials for practical water splitting over a wide pH range.

Discovery of Kalmane Diterpenoids as Potent Analgesics from the Flowers of Rhododendron dauricum

Kalmane diterpenoids,featuring a 5/8/5/5 tetracyclic carbon skeleton,are very rare in nature.The flowers of Rhododendron dauricum L.(Ericaceae)were phytochemically investigated for the first time,leading to the isolation of eight kalmane diterpenoids(1-8)including four new ones,named rhodokalmanols A-D(1-4).The structures of 1-8 were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic methods and ic NMR-DP4+analysis,and the absolute configurations of 1,2,4,and 5 were defined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis with Cu Kαradiation.Rhodokalmanol A(1)represents the first 5,8-epoxykalmane diterpenoid and also the first kalm-15(16)-ene diterpenoid.Rhodokalmanols BD(2-4)are the first examples of kalm-7(8)-ene,kalm-16(17)-ene,and 8α-methoxykalmane diterpenoids,respectively.All the isolated kalmane diterpenoids 1-8 exhibited significant analgesic effects,and rhodokalmanol C(3)and kalmanoi(8)expressed more potent analgesic activity than morphine at doses of 0.2 and 0.04 mg/kg.The preliminary structure-activity relationships of kalmane diterpenoids as potent analgesics are discussed.

Epoxymicranthols A-N,5,9-Epoxygrayanane Diterpenoids as Potent Analgesics from Rhododendron micranthum

Main observation and conclusion Fifteen 5,9-epoxygrayanane diterpenoids(1-15)including fourteen new ones,epoxymicranthols A-N(1-14),were isolated from the leaves extract of Rhododendron micranthum.Their structures were elucidated via extensive spectroscopic methods and ^(13)C NMR-DP4+analysis,and the absolute configurations of 1,3-10,14,and 15 were confirmed by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.

Exploring the catalytic function and active sites of a novel C-glycosyltransferase from Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Anemarrhena asphodeloides is an immensely popular medicinal herb in China,which contains an abundant of mangiferin.As an important bioactive xanthone C-glycoside,mangiferin possesses a variety of pharmacological activities and is derived from the cyclization reaction of a benzophenone C-glycoside(maclurin).Biosyntheti-cally,C-glycosyltransferases are critical for the formation of benzophenone C-glycosides.However,the benzo-phenone C-glycosyltransferases from Anemarrhena asphodeloides have not been discovered.Herein,a promiscuous C-glycosyltransferase(AaCGT)was identified from Anemarrhena asphodeloides.It was able to catalyze efficiently mono-C-glycosylation of benzophenone,together with di-C-glycosylation of dihydrochalcone.It also exhibited the weak O-glycosylation or potent S-glycosylation capacities toward 12 other types of flavonoid scaffolds and a simple aromatic compound with–SH group.Homology modeling and mutagenesis experiments revealed that the glycosylation reaction of AaCGT was initiated by the conserved residue H23 as the catalytic base.Three critical residues H356,W359 and D380 were involved in the recognition of sugar donor through hydrogen-bonding interactions.In particular,the double mutant of F94W/L378M led to an unexpected enzy-matic conversion of mono-C-to di-C-glycosylation.This study highlights the important value of AaCGT as a potential biocatalyst for efficiently synthesizing high-value C-glycosides.

Immunological surrogate endpoints of COVID-2019 vaccines:the evidence we have versus the evidence we need

lIn response to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)pandemic,over 200 vaccine candidates againstcoronavirus disease 2019(COVID-2019)are under development and currently moving forward at an unparalleled speed.Theavailability of surrogate endpoints would help to avoid large-scale filed efficacy trials and facilitate the approval of vaccine candidates,which is crucial to control COVID-19 pandemic.Several phase 3 efficacy trials of COVID-19 vaccine candidates are underway,which provide opportunities for the determination of COVID-19 correlates of protection.In this paper,we review currentknowledge for existence of COVD-19 correlates of protection,methods for assessment of immune correlates of protection andissues related to COVID-19 correlates of protection.

COVID-19 in children:epidemic issues and candidate vaccines

A large-scale vaccination of coronavirus disease-19(COVID-19)in adults has been conducted for nearly a year,and there is a growing recognition that immunization for children is also essential.It has been months since emergency use of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine was approved,we reviewed the prevalence and transmission of COVID-19 in children.The prevalence of COVID-19 in children is reduced due to vaccination even in a Delta prevalent period,so an increase in the vaccination rate is needed in children.Although the precise role of children in the transmission requires more research to uncover,they likely played a significant role,according to the available literature.We also described four candidate COVID-19 vaccines for children on their safety and immunogenicity and the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 variants on childhood vaccination.Safety issues on pediatric vaccines post-approval,like adverse events following immunization and adverse events of special interest require studies on long-term and effective regulatory mechanisms.