AIM:To investigate the effect ofβ-alanine(BA)on laserinduced choroidal neovascularization(CNV)mice models.METHODS:Laser-induced CNV mice models were established,and BA was administrated for one week and two weeks in ...AIM:To investigate the effect ofβ-alanine(BA)on laserinduced choroidal neovascularization(CNV)mice models.METHODS:Laser-induced CNV mice models were established,and BA was administrated for one week and two weeks in advance,separately.Furthermore,retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)-choroid flat mounts were separated,and immunohistochemical staining was performed.The laser-induced CNV lesion areas were measured and compared.In addition,liver and kidney morphologies were observed to identify potential hepatorenal toxicity.RESULTS:Enlarged CNV lesion areas were observed in the BA treated group.No significant differences were observed in the liver and kidney sections between groups.CONCLUSION:BA treatment increase CNV lesion areas,suggesting the detrimental effects of BA as a nutritional supplement in age-related macular degeneration(AMD)population.展开更多
Two rare earth complexes of Ts-β-AlaH with the formula of [Ln2（H2O）4（Ts-β-AlaH）6]n·4nH2O （where Ln = Nd（1）, Gd（2）; Ts-β-AlaH = N-p-tolylsulfonyl-β-Alanine） have been synthesized and characterized by...Two rare earth complexes of Ts-β-AlaH with the formula of [Ln2（H2O）4（Ts-β-AlaH）6]n·4nH2O （where Ln = Nd（1）, Gd（2）; Ts-β-AlaH = N-p-tolylsulfonyl-β-Alanine） have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. The results show that the two complexes are isostructural. They crystallize in a monoclinic system with P21/n space group. Crystal data for 1： a = 0.95149（19） nm, b = 1.9012（4） nm, c = 2.2863（5） nm, β= 100.37（3）°, Z= 4, De= 1.509 mg/cm^3, F（000） = 1880, R1= 0.0560, wR2= 0.1564 [I 〉 2σ（/）]; for 2： a = 0.9495（2） nm, b = 1.9037（4） nm, c = 2.2987（5） nm, β= 99.87（3）°, Z = 4, Dc= 1.541 mg/cm^3, F（000） = 1916, R1= 0.0515, wR2= 0.1566 [I〉2σ（I）]. The two complexes are one-dimensional chains and the coordination number of the Nd^3＋ or Gd^3＋ ion is nine.展开更多
The title complex was synthesized in an aqueous solution and its crystal structure was determined by Xray diffraction. The crystal crystallizes in a triclinic system, space group P1 with a= 1.306 3(2) nm , b=1....The title complex was synthesized in an aqueous solution and its crystal structure was determined by Xray diffraction. The crystal crystallizes in a triclinic system, space group P1 with a= 1.306 3(2) nm , b=1.319 4(4) nm, c=1.950 2(4) nm, α=90.597(14)°, β= 93.998(11)° , γ=94.093(13)°, V=3.344 1(12) nm3, Z=2, the final R indices are R 1= 0.065 4 , wR 2=0.126 2 respectively. The complex contains a novel tetranuclear cluster cation with four Er 3+ ions connected by four μ 3OH ions and six bridging carboxyl groups. Each erbium ion is coordinated by three μ 3OH, three carboxylic oxygen atoms from three αalanine and two oxygen atoms from water molecules, forming a squareantiprismatic coordination polyhedron.展开更多
DL-3-n-butylphthalide(NBP)-a compound isolated from Apium graveolens seeds-is protective against brain ischemia via various mechanisms in humans and has been approved for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.NBP has sho...DL-3-n-butylphthalide(NBP)-a compound isolated from Apium graveolens seeds-is protective against brain ischemia via various mechanisms in humans and has been approved for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.NBP has shown recent potential as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.However,the underlying mechanism of action of NBP remains poorly understood.In this study,we established a rat model of Parkinson’s disease by intraperitoneal injection of rotenone for 28 successive days,followed by intragastric injection of NBP for 14-28 days.We found that NBP greatly alleviated rotenone-induced motor disturbance in the rat model of Parkinson’s disease,inhibited loss of dopaminergic neurons and aggregation ofα-synuclein,and reduced iron deposition in the substantia nigra and iron content in serum.These changes were achieved by alterations in the expression of the iron metabolism-related proteins transferrin receptor,ferritin light chain,and transferrin 1.NBP also inhibited oxidative stress in the substantia nigra and protected mitochondria in the rat model of Parkinson’s disease.Our findings suggest that NBP alleviates motor disturbance by inhibition of iron deposition,oxidative stress,and ferroptosis in the substantia nigra.展开更多
Single crystal of D-(–)-alanine (DALA), a non-linear optical material from the amino acid family was grown using a home-made crystal growth setup. The crystals of DALA were also grown by slow evaporation solution tec...Single crystal of D-(–)-alanine (DALA), a non-linear optical material from the amino acid family was grown using a home-made crystal growth setup. The crystals of DALA were also grown by slow evaporation solution technique (SEST). The grown crystals were characterized by using single crystal X-ray diffraction, high resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD) and UV-vis-NIR and CD spectroscopy. Measurements of Vicker’s microhardness, laser damage threshold (LDT) value and second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency are also reported. Thermal and dielectric studies were also carried out.展开更多
The title compound, [N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine]Co(III) thiocyanate (1) was obtained from the reaction of Co(OOCH3)2·H2O with the tridentate reduced Schiff base ligand, N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine (L) an...The title compound, [N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine]Co(III) thiocyanate (1) was obtained from the reaction of Co(OOCH3)2·H2O with the tridentate reduced Schiff base ligand, N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine (L) and NH4SCN and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-visible, TGA and single- crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural and spectroscopic analyses reveal [Co(L)2)]SCN to be monomeric with Cobalt(III) adopting a pseudo-octahedral geometry, coordinating to two reduce Schiff base ligands. In the crystal lattice, the thiocyanate anion forms an intermolecular SCN···HNamine hydrogen bond, while adjacent monomers are linked by intermolecular Ocarboxyl···HNamine···H-bonds to form a supramolecular network. This work is therefore undertaken in an attempt to construct coordination framework structures of varying properties using the mixed-ligand strategy involving reduced Schiff bases and the thiocyanate ion.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171076,No.82301221)Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2023ZKZD18).
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect ofβ-alanine(BA)on laserinduced choroidal neovascularization(CNV)mice models.METHODS:Laser-induced CNV mice models were established,and BA was administrated for one week and two weeks in advance,separately.Furthermore,retinal pigment epithelium(RPE)-choroid flat mounts were separated,and immunohistochemical staining was performed.The laser-induced CNV lesion areas were measured and compared.In addition,liver and kidney morphologies were observed to identify potential hepatorenal toxicity.RESULTS:Enlarged CNV lesion areas were observed in the BA treated group.No significant differences were observed in the liver and kidney sections between groups.CONCLUSION:BA treatment increase CNV lesion areas,suggesting the detrimental effects of BA as a nutritional supplement in age-related macular degeneration(AMD)population.
基金[This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20471026) and the Natural Science Foundation of Henan province of China (No. 0311021200).]
文摘Two rare earth complexes of Ts-β-AlaH with the formula of [Ln2（H2O）4（Ts-β-AlaH）6]n·4nH2O （where Ln = Nd（1）, Gd（2）; Ts-β-AlaH = N-p-tolylsulfonyl-β-Alanine） have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray diffraction. The results show that the two complexes are isostructural. They crystallize in a monoclinic system with P21/n space group. Crystal data for 1： a = 0.95149（19） nm, b = 1.9012（4） nm, c = 2.2863（5） nm, β= 100.37（3）°, Z= 4, De= 1.509 mg/cm^3, F（000） = 1880, R1= 0.0560, wR2= 0.1564 [I 〉 2σ（/）]; for 2： a = 0.9495（2） nm, b = 1.9037（4） nm, c = 2.2987（5） nm, β= 99.87（3）°, Z = 4, Dc= 1.541 mg/cm^3, F（000） = 1916, R1= 0.0515, wR2= 0.1566 [I〉2σ（I）]. The two complexes are one-dimensional chains and the coordination number of the Nd^3＋ or Gd^3＋ ion is nine.
基金Supported by the National Key Project of Fundamental Research and the National Natural Science Foundation ofChina(No.29771001,
文摘The title complex was synthesized in an aqueous solution and its crystal structure was determined by Xray diffraction. The crystal crystallizes in a triclinic system, space group P1 with a= 1.306 3(2) nm , b=1.319 4(4) nm, c=1.950 2(4) nm, α=90.597(14)°, β= 93.998(11)° , γ=94.093(13)°, V=3.344 1(12) nm3, Z=2, the final R indices are R 1= 0.065 4 , wR 2=0.126 2 respectively. The complex contains a novel tetranuclear cluster cation with four Er 3+ ions connected by four μ 3OH ions and six bridging carboxyl groups. Each erbium ion is coordinated by three μ 3OH, three carboxylic oxygen atoms from three αalanine and two oxygen atoms from water molecules, forming a squareantiprismatic coordination polyhedron.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 81873924 (to QQL), No. 82171190 (to GHW)Nantong Science and Technology Project of China, No. MS22021010 (to LHS)High-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents Introduction Program of Jiangsu Province of China (to QQL)
文摘DL-3-n-butylphthalide(NBP)-a compound isolated from Apium graveolens seeds-is protective against brain ischemia via various mechanisms in humans and has been approved for treatment of acute ischemic stroke.NBP has shown recent potential as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.However,the underlying mechanism of action of NBP remains poorly understood.In this study,we established a rat model of Parkinson’s disease by intraperitoneal injection of rotenone for 28 successive days,followed by intragastric injection of NBP for 14-28 days.We found that NBP greatly alleviated rotenone-induced motor disturbance in the rat model of Parkinson’s disease,inhibited loss of dopaminergic neurons and aggregation ofα-synuclein,and reduced iron deposition in the substantia nigra and iron content in serum.These changes were achieved by alterations in the expression of the iron metabolism-related proteins transferrin receptor,ferritin light chain,and transferrin 1.NBP also inhibited oxidative stress in the substantia nigra and protected mitochondria in the rat model of Parkinson’s disease.Our findings suggest that NBP alleviates motor disturbance by inhibition of iron deposition,oxidative stress,and ferroptosis in the substantia nigra.
文摘Single crystal of D-(–)-alanine (DALA), a non-linear optical material from the amino acid family was grown using a home-made crystal growth setup. The crystals of DALA were also grown by slow evaporation solution technique (SEST). The grown crystals were characterized by using single crystal X-ray diffraction, high resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD) and UV-vis-NIR and CD spectroscopy. Measurements of Vicker’s microhardness, laser damage threshold (LDT) value and second harmonic generation (SHG) efficiency are also reported. Thermal and dielectric studies were also carried out.
文摘The title compound, [N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine]Co(III) thiocyanate (1) was obtained from the reaction of Co(OOCH3)2·H2O with the tridentate reduced Schiff base ligand, N-(2-pyridylmethyl)-(L)-alanine (L) and NH4SCN and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV-visible, TGA and single- crystal X-ray diffraction. Structural and spectroscopic analyses reveal [Co(L)2)]SCN to be monomeric with Cobalt(III) adopting a pseudo-octahedral geometry, coordinating to two reduce Schiff base ligands. In the crystal lattice, the thiocyanate anion forms an intermolecular SCN···HNamine hydrogen bond, while adjacent monomers are linked by intermolecular Ocarboxyl···HNamine···H-bonds to form a supramolecular network. This work is therefore undertaken in an attempt to construct coordination framework structures of varying properties using the mixed-ligand strategy involving reduced Schiff bases and the thiocyanate ion.
