Different in-vitro and Clinical Studies to Evaluate the Improvement of the Eyes Cream Containing the Natural Algal Complex

A natural algal complex is prepared from the brown alga Undaria pinnatifida rich in fucoidan and the red calcareous algal Corallina officinalis. The effect of the algal complex was demonstrated by transcriptomic analysis on normal human fibroblasts through the DNA chip technology from AFFYMETRIX, combined with the following in vitro Elisa test and clinical studies. Clinical studies have been performed with a basic cream containing complex versus placebo on 2 groups of 30 Caucasian women for a period of 28 days. In the present study, the natural algal complex works on the crow’s feet, eye bags, and dark cycle through multiple ways of action, including enhancing natural immune responses, regulating the inflammatory and immunity process, and promoting the extracellular matrix synthesis. As the natural algal complex has excellent improvement on the eye circumference, we have applied it to mageline firming anti-wrinkle eye cream for further research.

INDIRECT VOLTAMMETRIC DETERMINATION OF TRACE SULFATE IN NATURAL WATERS WITH THE ADSORPTIVE COMPLEX WAVE OF LEAD(Ⅱ)-TETRAKIS (4-TRIMETHYLAMMONIUM PHENYL) PORPHYRIN

The indirect voltammetric determination of trace sulfate (2.0×10^(-6)～4.0×10^(-5) mol/L ) with the adsorptive complex wave of lead(Ⅱ)-tetrakis (4-trimethylammonium phenyl) porphyrin (PbTTMAPP) is reported.This method has been used for the analysis of natural waters with satisfactory results.

An investigation into natural vibrations of fluid-structure interaction systems subject to Sommerfeld radiation condition

A fluid-structure interaction system subject to Sommerfeld＇s condition is defined as a Sommerfeld system which is divided into three categories： Fluid Sommerfeld （FS） System, Solid Sommerfeld （SS） System and Fluid Solid Sommerfeld （FSS） System of which Sommerfeld conditions are imposed on a fluid boundary only, a solid boundary only and both fluid and solid boundaries, respectively. This paper follows the previous initial results claimed by simple examples to further mathematically investigate the natural vibrations of generalized Sommerfeld systems. A new parameter representing the speed of radiation wave for generalized 3-D problems with more complicated boundary conditions is introduced into the Sommerfeld condition which allows investigation of the natural vibrations of a Sommerfeld system involving both free surface and compressible waves. The mathematical demonstrations and selected examples confirm and reveal the natural behaviour of generalized Sommerfeld systems defined above. These generalized conclusions can be used in theoretical or engineering analysis of the vibrations of various Sommerfeld systems in engineering.

Underestimation of phosphorus fraction change in the supernatant after phosphorus adsorption onto iron oxides and iron oxide–natural organic matter complexes

The phosphorus（P） fraction distribution and formation mechanism in the supernatant after P adsorption onto iron oxides and iron oxide-humic acid（HA） complexes were analyzed using the ultrafiltration method in this study.With an initial P concentration of 20 mg/L（I =0.01 mol/L and pH = 7）,it was shown that the colloid（1 kDa-0.45 μm） component of P accounted for 10.6%,11.6%,6.5%,and 4.0%of remaining total P concentration in the supernatant after P adsorption onto ferrihydrite（FH）,goethite（GE）,ferrihydrite-humic acid complex（FH-HA）,goethite-humic acid complex（GE-HA）,respectively.The 〈1 kDa component of P was still the predominant fraction in the supernatant,and underestimated colloidal P accounted for 2.2%,55.1%,45.5%,and 38.7%of P adsorption onto the solid surface of FH,FH-HA,GE and GE-HA,respectively.Thus,the colloid P could not be neglected.Notably,it could be interpreted that Fe3＋ hydrolysis from the adsorbents followed by the formation of colloidal hydrous ferric oxide aggregates was the main mechanism for the formation of the colloid P in the supernatant.And colloidal adsorbent particles co-existing in the supernatant were another important reason for it.Additionally,dissolve organic matter dissolved from iron oxide-HA complexes could occupy large adsorption sites of colloidal iron causing less colloid P in the supernatant.Ultimately,we believe that the findings can provide a new way to deeply interpret the geochemical cycling of P,even when considering other contaminants such as organic pollutants,heavy metal ions,and arsenate at the sediment/soil-water interface in the real environment.

A New Cd(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Constructed by 3-(2-Pyridyl)pyrazole and 5-Nitroisophthalic Acid：Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Theoretical Calculations

A new coordination polymer, [Cd2（NIPH）（L）2（H2O）]n（1, HL = 3-（2-pyridyl）pyrazole and H2NIPH = 5-nitroisophthalic acid）, has been synthesized. The structure of complex 1 has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, elemental analysis, IR spectrum analysis, thermogravimetric analysis and fluorescence spectrum analysis. Complex 1 belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1 with a = 8.9539（6）, b = 11.6252（8）, c = 12.2472（8） A^°, α = 80.011（2）, β = 80.3850（10）, γ = 86.773（2）°, V = 1237.37（14） A^°3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.987 g/cm^3, μ = 1.780 mm^-1, Mr = 740.25, F（000） = 724, the final R = 0.0295 and wR = 0.1015 with I 〉 2σ（I）. Two H2NIPH as monodentate and bidentate ligands and two L ligands link four Cd（Ⅱ） ions to form a tetranuclear subunit. Each pair of the tetranuclear subunits is bridged by NIPH ligands to yield a one-dimensional double-chain structure. Furthermore, the 1D chains are linked into a 3D supramolecular framework with hydrogen bonds and π-π interactions. In addition, we analyzed Natural Bond Orbital（NBO） in using the PBE0/LANL2DZ method built in Gaussian 03 Program. The calculation results indicated the obvious covalent interaction between the coordinated atoms and Cd（Ⅱ） ion.

Vibration of axially moving beam supported by viscoelastic foundation

In this paper, transverse vibration of an axially moving beam supported by a viscoelastic foundation is analyzed by a complex modal analysis method. The equation of motion is developed based on the generalized Hamilton＇s principle. Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions are semi-analytically obtained. The governing equation is represented in a canonical state space form, which is defined by two matrix differential operators. The orthogonality of the eigenfunctions and the adjoint eigenfunctions is used to decouple the system in the state space. The responses of the system to arbitrary external excitation and initial conditions are expressed in the modal expansion. Numerical examples are presented to illustrate the proposed approach. The effects of the foundation parameters on free and forced vibration are examined.

Natural variation of hormone levels in Arabidopsis roots and correlations with complex root architecture

Studies on natural variation are an important tool to unravel the genetic basis of quantitative traits in plants. Despite the significant roles of phytohormones in plant development, including root architecture, hardly any studies have been done to investigate natural variation in endogenous hormone levels in plants. Therefore, in the present study a range of hormones were quantified in root extracts of thirteen Arabidopsis thaliana accessions using a ultra performance liquid chromatography triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. Root system architecture of the set of accessions was quantified, using a new parameter （mature root unit） for complex root systems, and correlated with the phytohormone data. Significant variations in phytohormone levels among the accessions were detected, but were remarkably small, namely less than three-fold difference between extremes. For cytokinins, relatively larger variations were found for ribosides and glucosides, as compared to the free bases. For root phenotyping, length-related traits--lateral root length and total root length--showed larger variations than lateral root number-related ones. For root architecture, antagonistic interactions between hormones, for example, indole-3-acetic acid to trans-zeatin were detected in correlation analysis. These findings provide conclusive evidence for the presence of natural variation in phytohormone levels in Arabidopsis roots, suggesting that quantitative genetic analyses are feasible.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Theoretical Calculations of a New Two-dimensional Co(Ⅱ) Coordination Polymer Based on Oxalic Acid and Bis(imidazol) Ligands

A new Co（ll） coordination polymer has been successfully synthesized under hydrothermal conditions [Co（C2O4）（mbix）]n （1, H2C2O4 = oxalic acid, mbix = 1,3-bis（imidazol- l-ylmethyl）benzene）. Its structure has been determined by elemental analyses, IR, UV spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Pink crystals crystallize in the triclinic system, space group PI with a = 8.8666（7）, b = 9.5859（8）, c = 10,8537（9） A,α = 67.6810（10）,β= 66.1260（10）, γ = 77.1300（10）°, V= 777.77（11）, CI6HI4CoN404, Mr = 385.24, Dc = 1.645 g/cm3, F（000） = 394, Z= 2,/z（MoKa） = 1.134 mm% the final R = 0.0482 and wR = 0.1231 for 2968 observed reflections （I〉 2σ（I））. It shows a two-dimensional （2D） network structure. The intermolecular C-H…O hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions extend complex 1 into a 3D supramolecular architecture and play an important role in stabilizing 1. In addition, Natural Bond Orbital （NBO） analysis was performed by using the PBE0/LANL2DZ method built in Gaussian 09 Program. The calculation results showed obvious covalent interaction between the coordinated atoms and Co（II） ion.