Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environme...Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.展开更多
OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between the methylation status of the promoter 5'CpG island region and the biological behavior of human colorectal cancer RKO cells in vitro. METHODS RKO cells were treated with ...OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between the methylation status of the promoter 5'CpG island region and the biological behavior of human colorectal cancer RKO cells in vitro. METHODS RKO cells were treated with a selective DNA methyltransferase inhibitor-5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-CdR) for 72 h. Methylationspecific PCR (MSP), T-A cloning and DNA sequence analysis were used to determinate the 5'CpG island methylation status of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene. Cell growth, morphological changes and apoptosis were analyzed by the MTT assay, flow cytometry, fluorescence staining and electron microscopy. RESULTS The 5'CpG island of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene in RKO cells was a typically hypermethylated. The DNA methyltransferase inhibitor (5-Aza-CdR) effectively reversed the hypermethylation status of the promoter region. With demethylation, RKO cell growth was suppressed, the cells doubling times were prolonged (P〈0.01) and apoptosis was induced, which showed a relationship. CONCLUSION A selective DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitor can inhibit proliferation by demethylation in 5'CpG islands, and may be a potential new therapy target for colorectal cancer.展开更多
目的探讨甲基转移酶5(methyltransferase-like 5,METTL5)在三阴乳腺癌(triple-negative breast cancer,TNBC)中的作用和潜在机制。方法采用免疫组织化学方法和Western blot检测TNBC肿瘤组织和细胞系中METTL5的表达情况。用靶向METTL5的s...目的探讨甲基转移酶5(methyltransferase-like 5,METTL5)在三阴乳腺癌(triple-negative breast cancer,TNBC)中的作用和潜在机制。方法采用免疫组织化学方法和Western blot检测TNBC肿瘤组织和细胞系中METTL5的表达情况。用靶向METTL5的shRNA(shRNA-METTL5)转染TNBC细胞后,用CCK-8、集落形成、伤口愈合以及Transwell实验分别检测细胞增殖活性、迁移与侵袭,Western blot检测Wnt/β-catenin信号关键蛋白的表达。构建异种移植瘤模型,验证敲降METTL5对TNBC细胞在体内生长以及Wnt/β-catenin信号活性的影响。结果METTL5在TNBC肿瘤组织和细胞系中表达上调(P<0.01)。敲降METTL5可抑制TNBC细胞的增殖、迁移和侵袭并降低了Wnt/β-catenin信号分子β-catenin、细胞周期蛋白(Cyclin)D1、基质金属蛋白酶(MMP)-2和MMP-7的表达(均P<0.01)。体内实验显示,敲降METTL5减缓了移植瘤生长和Wnt/β-catenin信号活性。结论敲降METTL5能抑制TNBC细胞的增殖、迁移与侵袭,其作用可能与抑制Wnt/β-catenin信号通路有关。展开更多
AIM:To understand the implication of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation in gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS: Methylation status of GATA-4 and GATA-5 CpG islands in human gastric mucosa samples, including normal gastric biops...AIM:To understand the implication of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation in gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS: Methylation status of GATA-4 and GATA-5 CpG islands in human gastric mucosa samples, including normal gastric biopsies from 45 outpatients, gastric dysplasia [low-grade gastric intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN), n = 30; indefinite, n = 77], and 80 paired spo- radic gastric carcinomas (SGC) as well as the adjacent non-neoplastic gastric tissues was analyzed by methylation specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) and confirmed by denatured high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC). Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect protein expression. The correlation between GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation and clinicopathological characteristics of patients including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection was analyzed.RESULTS:GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was frequently observed in SGCs (53.8% and 61.3%, respectively) and their corresponding normal tissues (41.3% and 46.3%) by MSP. The result of MSP was consistent with that of DHPLC. Loss of both GATA-4 and GATA-5 proteins was associated with their methylation in SGCs (P = 0.01). Moreover, a high frequency of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was found in both gastric low-grade GIN (57.1% and 69.0%) and indefinite for dysplasia (42.9% and 46.7%), respectively. However, GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was detected only in 4/32 (12.5%) and 3/39 (7.7%) of normal gastric biopsies. GATA-4 methylation in both normal gastric mucosa and low-grade GIN was also significantly associated with H. pylori infection (P=0.023 and 0.027, two-sides).CONCLUSION: Epigenetic inactivation of GATA-4 (and GATA-5) by methylation of CpG islands is an early freuent event during gastric carcinogenesis and is significantly correlated with H. pylori infection.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination...AIM: To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination with histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB. METHODS: After SGC7901 and BGC823 cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR and/or NaB, the methylation state of RASSFIA gene was detected by methylationspecific PCR, and the changes in expression of mRNA and protein level of RASSFIA gene were observed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting before and after drug treatment. RESULTS: Hypermethylation was detected in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene in both SGC7901 and BGC823 cells, and there was no expression of this gene at both mRNA and protein level. After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, demethylation occurred in the promoter region of RASSFIA gene, which subsequently induced re-expression of this gene. The treatment with NaB alone showed no effect on the methylation state and expression of RASSFIA gene. The combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB induced complete demethylation of RASSFIA gene, leading to a significantly higher reexpression of the mRNA and protein of RASSFIA than those treated with 5-Aza-CdR alone (P 〈 0.05). CONCLUSION: Hypermethylation in the promoter region is related to inactivation of RASSFIA gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823, while demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR can reverse the methylation state of RASSF1A gene and induce itsre-expression. Histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB had a synergistic effect with 5-Aza-CdR in both demethylation and gene transcriptional regulation.展开更多
Maintenance of the Golgi apparatus (GA) structure and function depends on Golgi matrix proteins. The posttranslational modification of Golgi proteins such as phosphorylation of members of the golgin and GRASP famili...Maintenance of the Golgi apparatus (GA) structure and function depends on Golgi matrix proteins. The posttranslational modification of Golgi proteins such as phosphorylation of members of the golgin and GRASP families is important for determining Golgi architecture. Some Golgi proteins including golgin-84 are also known to be methylated, but the function of golgin methylation remains unclear. Here, we show that the protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) localizes to the GA and forms complexes with several components involved in GA ribbon formation and vesicle tethering. PRMT5 interacts with the golgin GM130, and depletion of PRMT5 causes defects in Golgi ribbon formation. Furthermore, PRMT5 methylates N-terminal arginines in GM130, and such arginine methylation appears critical for GA ribbon formation. Our findings reveal a molecular mechanism by which PRMT5-dependent arginine methylation of GM130 controls the maintenance of GA architecture.展开更多
According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film f...According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film formed in hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic acid (HEDP) electrolyte containing both m-BTA and chloride ions is superior to that formed in m-BTA-alone electrolyte, even at a high anodic potential. The results of electrical impedance spectroscopy, nano-scratch experiments and energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) indicate that the enhancement of m-BTA inhibition capability may be due to the increasing thickness of passive film. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS) analysis indicates that the increase in passive film thickness can be attributed to the incorporation of C1 into the m-BTA passive film and the formation of [Cu(I)CI(rn-BTA)], polymer film on Cu surface. Therefore, the introduction of C1- into m-BTA-containing HEDP electrolyte is effective to enhance the passivation capability of m-BTA passive film, thus extending the operating potential window.展开更多
Shape-selective methylation of 2-methylnaphthalene (2-MN) was carried out over NH 4 F and Pt modified HZSM-5 (SiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 = 83) catalysts in a fixed-bed down-flow reactor using methanol as methylating agent and 1,...Shape-selective methylation of 2-methylnaphthalene (2-MN) was carried out over NH 4 F and Pt modified HZSM-5 (SiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 = 83) catalysts in a fixed-bed down-flow reactor using methanol as methylating agent and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (1,3,5-TMB) as a solvent. Pt promoted HZSM-5 catalysts showed low concentration of coke-like polycondensed aromatics, NH 4 F modification decreased non-shape-selective acid sites. After Pt and NH 4 F co-modification, both conversion of 2-MN and selectivity to 2,6-DMN were improved. 6%NH 4 F/0.5%Pt/HZSM-5 catalyst exhibited 13.8% of 2-MN conversion with 6.2% of 2,6-DMN yield after 7 h time on stream (TOS), and 2,6-/2,7-DMN ratio of 1.7 after 10 h of TOS.展开更多
Hypermethylation of the promoter region is an important mean for the transcriptional repression of a number of cancer-associated genes, and over-expression and/or increased activity of DNA methyltransferase are consid...Hypermethylation of the promoter region is an important mean for the transcriptional repression of a number of cancer-associated genes, and over-expression and/or increased activity of DNA methyltransferase are considered to be the main cause of promoter hypermethylation. In order to further explore the epigenetic mechanism of tumor suppressor gene RASSF1A inactivation, 5-aza-2’-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, was used to treat the human biliary tract carcinoma cell line QBC-939 at the concentration of 5 μmol/L for 24 h in this study. Af- ter the chemical intervention with 5-Aza-CdR, the methylation status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was detected by methylation specific PCR (MS-PCR), and the expression alteration of RASSF1A mRNA and protein were observed by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively. Following the treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, methylaiton status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was re- versed from methylation to unmethylation. A 280 bp DNA band which represented RASS1FA expres- sion at transcriptional level and a 40 kDa (1kDa=0.9921 ku) protein band which represented RASSF1A expression at protein level were detected by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively in the experimental group cells and there were no corresponding bands in the control group cells. The ex- perimental results suggest that 5-Aza-CdR can induce demethylation in the promoter region of RASSF1A. It can also reverse epigenetic transcriptional silencing caused by DNA methylation and induce the re-expression of RASSF1A in QBC-939. This study also suggest that the mechanism of RASSF1A inactivation is very closely related to the methylation of the promoter region, which may provide a new epigenetic understanding for tumor related gene inactivation and the pathogenesis of biliary tract carcinoma.展开更多
Methylation of benzene is an alternative low-cost route to produce xylenes, but selectivity to xylene remains low over conventional zeolitic catalysts. In this work, a combined dry-gel-conversion and steam-assisted- c...Methylation of benzene is an alternative low-cost route to produce xylenes, but selectivity to xylene remains low over conventional zeolitic catalysts. In this work, a combined dry-gel-conversion and steam-assisted- crystallization method is used to synthesize hierarchically porous zeolite ZSM-5 with varied Si/AI malar ratios. X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption (TPD), scanning electronic microscopic (SEM) measurement and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) are employed to characterize the struc- ture and acidity of both hierarchically porous zeolites and their conventional counterparts. The method is found to be applicable to ZSM-5 with molar ratios of Si/A1 from 20 to 180. The ZSM-5 zeolites are used as catalysts for benzene methylation at 460 ℃ to investigate the effect of additional porosity and Si/A1 ratios. At low Si/AI ratios, the benzene conversions over conventional and hierarchical ZSM-5 are close, and selectivity to toluene is high over hierarchical ZSM-5. It is found that hierarchical porosity markedly enhances the utility of zeolite and the se- lectivity towards xylenes via improved mass transport at higher Si/Al ratios. Under an optimized hierarchical ZSM-5 catalvst, xvlene selectivity reaches 34.9% at a Si/AI ratio of 180.展开更多
Different acidic HZSM-5 zeolites were constructed by doping with Al,Ga,or In.The effect of acidity on the adsorption of methylbenzenes and the reaction energy barriers for the methylation of benzene with methanol cata...Different acidic HZSM-5 zeolites were constructed by doping with Al,Ga,or In.The effect of acidity on the adsorption of methylbenzenes and the reaction energy barriers for the methylation of benzene with methanol catalyzed by HZSM-5 zeolite were investigated by using the density functional theory.The results show that acidity exhibits less effect in the adsorption of methylbenzenes,while linear relationships are observed between the acidity and reaction energy barriers.As the acidity increases,the reaction energy barrier decreases linearly,and the stepwise pathway becomes dominant in strong acidity environment,while weak acidity is conducive to the concerted pathway.The calculation results could contribute to understanding the relationship between the acidity and the zeolite-catalyzed alkylation reaction of methylbenzenes.展开更多
The title compound (E)-2-[(4-tert-butyl-5-(4-methoxybenzyl)thiazol-2-ylimino)methyl]phenol was synthesized by the reaction of 5-(4-methoxybenzyl)-4-tert- butylthiazol-2-amine with salicylaldehyde, and its crys...The title compound (E)-2-[(4-tert-butyl-5-(4-methoxybenzyl)thiazol-2-ylimino)methyl]phenol was synthesized by the reaction of 5-(4-methoxybenzyl)-4-tert- butylthiazol-2-amine with salicylaldehyde, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 5.9362(8), b = 11.5070(15), c = 29.460(4)A, β= 97.326(3)°, V = 1995.9(5) A^3, Z = 4, F(000) = 808, C22H24N2O2S, Mr= 380.49, De= 1.266 g/cm^3, S = 1.031,μ = 0.181 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0474 and wR = 0.1441 for 4327 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). Intramolecular O-H…N hydrogen bond is observed in the crystal. The preliminary bioassay showed that the title compound exhibits 95% inhibition rate against Rhizoctonia solani at the test concentration of 500 mg/L.展开更多
Toluene methylation with methanol on H‐ZSM‐5(Z5)zeolite for the directional transformation of toluene to xylene has been industrialized.However,great challenges remain because of the high energy barrier of methanol ...Toluene methylation with methanol on H‐ZSM‐5(Z5)zeolite for the directional transformation of toluene to xylene has been industrialized.However,great challenges remain because of the high energy barrier of methanol deprotonation to the methoxy group,the side reaction of methanol to olefins,coke formation,and the deactivation of zeolites.Herein,we report the toluene methylation coupled with CO hydrogenation to showcase an enhancement in para‐xylene(PX)selectivity by employing a bifunctional catalyst composed of ZnZrO_(x)(ZZO)and modified Z5.The results showed that a PX selectivity of up to 81.8%in xylene and xylene selectivity of 64.8%in hydrocarbons at 10.3%toluene conversion can be realized over the bifunctional catalyst on a fixed‐bed reactor.The selectivity of gaseous hydrocarbons decreased to 10.9%,and approximately half of that was observed in methanol reagent route where the PX selectivity in xylene was 38.8%.We observed that the acid strength,the quantity ratio of Brönsted and Lewis acid sites,and the pore size of zeolites were essential for the PX selectivity.The investigation of the H_(2)/D_(2) kinetic isotope effect revealed that the newborn methyl group in xylene resulted from the hydrogenation of CO rather than toluene disproportionation.Furthermore,the catalyst showed no evident deactivation within the 100 h stability test.The findings offer a promising route for the production of value‐added PX with high selectivity via toluene methylation coupled with syngas conversion.展开更多
The coupled reaction of methyl acetate and n‐hexane was carried out over a HZSM‐5 catalyst.In addition to a thermal coupling effect,systematic variations in the product distribution were also observed in the coupled...The coupled reaction of methyl acetate and n‐hexane was carried out over a HZSM‐5 catalyst.In addition to a thermal coupling effect,systematic variations in the product distribution were also observed in the coupled system.The bezene‐toluene‐xylene(BTX)selectivity was remarkably improved while the H2,CO,and CO2 selectivity decreased.Rapid deactivation of the catalyst was observed,caused by the extremely high reactivity of methyl acetate,which was alleviated after adding n‐hexane.These results indicated that a coupling effect exists in this system.A detailed pathway for the coupled system is suggested based on the analysis of the surface species,carbonaceous species deposited on the catalyst,as well as the product selectivity changes.The good match between the"hydrogen deficiency"of methyl acetate and the"hydrogen richness"of n‐hexane is consistent with the observed coupling effect.展开更多
The molar enthalpies of dissolution for 2-(dinitromethylene)-5-methyl-1,3-diazacyclopentane(DNMDZ) in dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) and N-methyl pyrrolidone(NMP) were measured using an RD496-2000 Calvet microcalori...The molar enthalpies of dissolution for 2-(dinitromethylene)-5-methyl-1,3-diazacyclopentane(DNMDZ) in dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) and N-methyl pyrrolidone(NMP) were measured using an RD496-2000 Calvet microcalorimeter at 298.15 K under atmospheric pressure.Empirical formulae for the calculation of the molar enthalpies of dissolution(Δ diss H) were obtained from the experimental data of the dissolution processes of DNMDZ in DMSO or NMP.The relationships between the rate constant(k) and the molality(b) and between the reaction order(n) and the molality(b) were determined.The corresponding kinetic equations describing the two dissolution processes were dα/dt=10^-2.16(1-α) ^1.01 for the dissolution of DNMDZ in DMSO,and dα/dt=10^-2.02(1-α)^ 0.85 for the dissolution of DNMDZ in NMP,respectively.展开更多
The title complex [CoL(H20)3]2·H2O (C26H46N4O21S4CO2), where L = taurine-5- methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalaldehydes, has been synthesized and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal of the ...The title complex [CoL(H20)3]2·H2O (C26H46N4O21S4CO2), where L = taurine-5- methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalaldehydes, has been synthesized and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal of the complex belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 11.197(4), b = 13.309(5), c = 14.486(5) ]A, a = 78.827(13),β = 70.547(11), γ = 81.058(13)°, Mr = 996.77, S = 1.08, V= 1987.2(13) A3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.666 g/cm3, F(000) = 1032,μ = 1.131 mm^-1, R = 0.0633 and wR = 0.1293. According to the structural analysis, the Co( Ⅱ ) ion adopts a slightly distorted six-coordinated octahedral geometry. One N atom of the Schiff base of each molecule was hydrogenated to form hydrogen bond with O atom. Two coterminous molecules packed in one crystal water molecule are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, thus generating an infinite chain constructed by hydrogen bonds.展开更多
The title compound 2-(3-methyl-5-(methylthio)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)isoindoline- 1,3-dione (C12H10NaO2S, Mr= 274.30) has been synthesized by a three-step procedure including the cyclization, hydrazinolysis and s...The title compound 2-(3-methyl-5-(methylthio)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)isoindoline- 1,3-dione (C12H10NaO2S, Mr= 274.30) has been synthesized by a three-step procedure including the cyclization, hydrazinolysis and substitution reactions, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2/c with a = 12.264(3), b = 14.646(3), c = 14.349(4) A,β = 91.69(3)°,μ = 0.255 mm1, Mr = 274.30, V = 2576.2(10) A3, Z =8, Dc = 1.414 g/cm3, F(000) = 1136, R = 0.0487 and wR = 0.1329 for 4048 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). In addition, the preliminary bioassay suggested that the title compound 6 exhibits relatively good antitumor activity against HT-29 and MCF-7.展开更多
The extraction behavior of rare earths was studied by using paraffin with ceresin as a diluent containing 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-pyrazolone-5.In solid phase,the composition of complexes is REP_3.The equilib- rium...The extraction behavior of rare earths was studied by using paraffin with ceresin as a diluent containing 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-pyrazolone-5.In solid phase,the composition of complexes is REP_3.The equilib- rium extraction constants and pH_(1/2) values of solid-liquid extraction are higher than those of normal liquid-liquid extraction.The extraction efficiency tends to maximum when the ratio of phases is 1:1.When the extraction temperature is higher than the melting point of paraffin and the extraction time is over 10 min,the extraction efficiency keeps constant.Moreover,the relationship among separation factor,equilibrium extrac- tion constant,pH_(1/2) value and atomic number was obtained.The mechanism of solid-liquid extraction is analogous to that of liquid-liquid extraction.展开更多
The title complex [Na(H2MIA-)(H2O)](1,H3MIA = 2-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.Compound 1 crysta...The title complex [Na(H2MIA-)(H2O)](1,H3MIA = 2-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.Compound 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic,space group ibam with a = 14.4737(19),b = 17.553(2),c = 6.5285(9),V = 1658.6(4) 3,C6H7N2NaO5,Mr = 210.12,Z = 8,Dc = 1.675 g/cm3,F(000) = 864,μ = 0.188 mm-1,λ(MoKα) = 0.071073 ,R = 0.0383 and wR = 0.0987 for 1046 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)).In the structure of 1,each coordination water coordinates with two Na(I) ions at the same time and links the neighboring Na(I) ions to form a one-dimensional Na(I)-water chain.Each H2MIA-ligand links the neighboring Na(I) of Na(I)-water chain to form a novel two-dimensional supramolecular network.The 2-D network is stabilized by O-H…N hydrogen bonds and π-π interaction.The 2D network is further linked via O-H…O hydrogen bonds to yield a three-dimensional framework.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271283(to XC),91854115(to JW),31970044(to JW)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,No.7202001(to XC)the Scientific Research Project of Beijing Educational Committee,No.KM202010005022(to XC)。
文摘Salsolinol(1-methyl-6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline,Sal)is a catechol isoquinoline that causes neurotoxicity and shares structural similarity with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine,an environmental toxin that causes Parkinson's disease.However,the mechanism by which Sal mediates dopaminergic neuronal death remains unclear.In this study,we found that Sal significantly enhanced the global level of N~6-methyladenosine(m~6A)RNA methylation in PC12 cells,mainly by inducing the downregulation of the expression of m~6A demethylases fat mass and obesity-associated protein(FTO)and alk B homolog 5(ALKBH5).RNA sequencing analysis showed that Sal downregulated the Hippo signaling pathway.The m~6A reader YTH domain-containing family protein 2(YTHDF2)promoted the degradation of m~6A-containing Yes-associated protein 1(YAP1)mRNA,which is a downstream key effector in the Hippo signaling pathway.Additionally,downregulation of YAP1 promoted autophagy,indicating that the mutual regulation between YAP1 and autophagy can lead to neurotoxicity.These findings reveal the role of Sal on m~6A RNA methylation and suggest that Sal may act as an RNA methylation inducer mediating dopaminergic neuronal death through YAP1 and autophagy.Our results provide greater insights into the neurotoxic effects of catechol isoquinolines compared with other studies and may be a reference for assessing the involvement of RNA methylation in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease.
文摘OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship between the methylation status of the promoter 5'CpG island region and the biological behavior of human colorectal cancer RKO cells in vitro. METHODS RKO cells were treated with a selective DNA methyltransferase inhibitor-5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (5-aza-CdR) for 72 h. Methylationspecific PCR (MSP), T-A cloning and DNA sequence analysis were used to determinate the 5'CpG island methylation status of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene. Cell growth, morphological changes and apoptosis were analyzed by the MTT assay, flow cytometry, fluorescence staining and electron microscopy. RESULTS The 5'CpG island of the p16/CDKN2 tumor suppressor gene in RKO cells was a typically hypermethylated. The DNA methyltransferase inhibitor (5-Aza-CdR) effectively reversed the hypermethylation status of the promoter region. With demethylation, RKO cell growth was suppressed, the cells doubling times were prolonged (P〈0.01) and apoptosis was induced, which showed a relationship. CONCLUSION A selective DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitor can inhibit proliferation by demethylation in 5'CpG islands, and may be a potential new therapy target for colorectal cancer.
基金Supported by (in part) National High Technology R & D Program,No.2006AA02A402National High Technology R & D Program,No.2010CB529300-GNSFC Grant,No.30921140311 to Deng DJ
文摘AIM:To understand the implication of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation in gastric carcinogenesis.METHODS: Methylation status of GATA-4 and GATA-5 CpG islands in human gastric mucosa samples, including normal gastric biopsies from 45 outpatients, gastric dysplasia [low-grade gastric intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN), n = 30; indefinite, n = 77], and 80 paired spo- radic gastric carcinomas (SGC) as well as the adjacent non-neoplastic gastric tissues was analyzed by methylation specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) and confirmed by denatured high performance liquid chromatography (DHPLC). Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect protein expression. The correlation between GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation and clinicopathological characteristics of patients including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection was analyzed.RESULTS:GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was frequently observed in SGCs (53.8% and 61.3%, respectively) and their corresponding normal tissues (41.3% and 46.3%) by MSP. The result of MSP was consistent with that of DHPLC. Loss of both GATA-4 and GATA-5 proteins was associated with their methylation in SGCs (P = 0.01). Moreover, a high frequency of GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was found in both gastric low-grade GIN (57.1% and 69.0%) and indefinite for dysplasia (42.9% and 46.7%), respectively. However, GATA-4 and GATA-5 methylation was detected only in 4/32 (12.5%) and 3/39 (7.7%) of normal gastric biopsies. GATA-4 methylation in both normal gastric mucosa and low-grade GIN was also significantly associated with H. pylori infection (P=0.023 and 0.027, two-sides).CONCLUSION: Epigenetic inactivation of GATA-4 (and GATA-5) by methylation of CpG islands is an early freuent event during gastric carcinogenesis and is significantly correlated with H. pylori infection.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30572162, No. 30271477The Special Scientific Research Fundation for Doctors, State Education Ministry,No.20050159001
文摘AIM: To investigate the changes of methylation state and expression of RASSF1A gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823 which were treated in vitro with demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR in combination with histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB. METHODS: After SGC7901 and BGC823 cells were treated with 5-Aza-CdR and/or NaB, the methylation state of RASSFIA gene was detected by methylationspecific PCR, and the changes in expression of mRNA and protein level of RASSFIA gene were observed by RT-PCR and Western-blotting before and after drug treatment. RESULTS: Hypermethylation was detected in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene in both SGC7901 and BGC823 cells, and there was no expression of this gene at both mRNA and protein level. After treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, demethylation occurred in the promoter region of RASSFIA gene, which subsequently induced re-expression of this gene. The treatment with NaB alone showed no effect on the methylation state and expression of RASSFIA gene. The combined treatment of 5-Aza-CdR and NaB induced complete demethylation of RASSFIA gene, leading to a significantly higher reexpression of the mRNA and protein of RASSFIA than those treated with 5-Aza-CdR alone (P 〈 0.05). CONCLUSION: Hypermethylation in the promoter region is related to inactivation of RASSFIA gene in human gastric cancer cell lines SGC7901 and BGC823, while demethlylating agent 5-Aza-CdR can reverse the methylation state of RASSF1A gene and induce itsre-expression. Histone deacetylase inhibitor NaB had a synergistic effect with 5-Aza-CdR in both demethylation and gene transcriptional regulation.
文摘Maintenance of the Golgi apparatus (GA) structure and function depends on Golgi matrix proteins. The posttranslational modification of Golgi proteins such as phosphorylation of members of the golgin and GRASP families is important for determining Golgi architecture. Some Golgi proteins including golgin-84 are also known to be methylated, but the function of golgin methylation remains unclear. Here, we show that the protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) localizes to the GA and forms complexes with several components involved in GA ribbon formation and vesicle tethering. PRMT5 interacts with the golgin GM130, and depletion of PRMT5 causes defects in Golgi ribbon formation. Furthermore, PRMT5 methylates N-terminal arginines in GM130, and such arginine methylation appears critical for GA ribbon formation. Our findings reveal a molecular mechanism by which PRMT5-dependent arginine methylation of GM130 controls the maintenance of GA architecture.
基金Project(50975058) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘According to the electrochemical analysis, the corrosion inhibition efficiency of 5-methyl-lH-benzotriazole (m-BTA) is higher than that of benzotrizaole (BTA). The inhibition capability of the m-BTA passive film formed in hydroxyethylidenediphosphonic acid (HEDP) electrolyte containing both m-BTA and chloride ions is superior to that formed in m-BTA-alone electrolyte, even at a high anodic potential. The results of electrical impedance spectroscopy, nano-scratch experiments and energy dispersive analysis of X-ray (EDAX) indicate that the enhancement of m-BTA inhibition capability may be due to the increasing thickness of passive film. Furthermore, X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS) analysis indicates that the increase in passive film thickness can be attributed to the incorporation of C1 into the m-BTA passive film and the formation of [Cu(I)CI(rn-BTA)], polymer film on Cu surface. Therefore, the introduction of C1- into m-BTA-containing HEDP electrolyte is effective to enhance the passivation capability of m-BTA passive film, thus extending the operating potential window.
基金Supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-04-0268)the Expertise-Introduction Project for Disciplinary Innovation of Universities
文摘Shape-selective methylation of 2-methylnaphthalene (2-MN) was carried out over NH 4 F and Pt modified HZSM-5 (SiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 = 83) catalysts in a fixed-bed down-flow reactor using methanol as methylating agent and 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene (1,3,5-TMB) as a solvent. Pt promoted HZSM-5 catalysts showed low concentration of coke-like polycondensed aromatics, NH 4 F modification decreased non-shape-selective acid sites. After Pt and NH 4 F co-modification, both conversion of 2-MN and selectivity to 2,6-DMN were improved. 6%NH 4 F/0.5%Pt/HZSM-5 catalyst exhibited 13.8% of 2-MN conversion with 6.2% of 2,6-DMN yield after 7 h time on stream (TOS), and 2,6-/2,7-DMN ratio of 1.7 after 10 h of TOS.
基金a grant from Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China (863 Program) (No.2002AA214061)
文摘Hypermethylation of the promoter region is an important mean for the transcriptional repression of a number of cancer-associated genes, and over-expression and/or increased activity of DNA methyltransferase are considered to be the main cause of promoter hypermethylation. In order to further explore the epigenetic mechanism of tumor suppressor gene RASSF1A inactivation, 5-aza-2’-deoxycytidine (5-Aza-CdR), a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, was used to treat the human biliary tract carcinoma cell line QBC-939 at the concentration of 5 μmol/L for 24 h in this study. Af- ter the chemical intervention with 5-Aza-CdR, the methylation status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was detected by methylation specific PCR (MS-PCR), and the expression alteration of RASSF1A mRNA and protein were observed by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively. Following the treatment with 5-Aza-CdR, methylaiton status in the promoter region of RASSF1A gene was re- versed from methylation to unmethylation. A 280 bp DNA band which represented RASS1FA expres- sion at transcriptional level and a 40 kDa (1kDa=0.9921 ku) protein band which represented RASSF1A expression at protein level were detected by RT-PCR and Western Blot respectively in the experimental group cells and there were no corresponding bands in the control group cells. The ex- perimental results suggest that 5-Aza-CdR can induce demethylation in the promoter region of RASSF1A. It can also reverse epigenetic transcriptional silencing caused by DNA methylation and induce the re-expression of RASSF1A in QBC-939. This study also suggest that the mechanism of RASSF1A inactivation is very closely related to the methylation of the promoter region, which may provide a new epigenetic understanding for tumor related gene inactivation and the pathogenesis of biliary tract carcinoma.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21006024)the CNPC Innovation Foundation(2011D-5006-0507)+2 种基金the Shanghai Pujiang Program(11PJ1402600)the New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-11-0644)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WB1213004-1)
文摘Methylation of benzene is an alternative low-cost route to produce xylenes, but selectivity to xylene remains low over conventional zeolitic catalysts. In this work, a combined dry-gel-conversion and steam-assisted- crystallization method is used to synthesize hierarchically porous zeolite ZSM-5 with varied Si/AI malar ratios. X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption (TPD), scanning electronic microscopic (SEM) measurement and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) are employed to characterize the struc- ture and acidity of both hierarchically porous zeolites and their conventional counterparts. The method is found to be applicable to ZSM-5 with molar ratios of Si/A1 from 20 to 180. The ZSM-5 zeolites are used as catalysts for benzene methylation at 460 ℃ to investigate the effect of additional porosity and Si/A1 ratios. At low Si/AI ratios, the benzene conversions over conventional and hierarchical ZSM-5 are close, and selectivity to toluene is high over hierarchical ZSM-5. It is found that hierarchical porosity markedly enhances the utility of zeolite and the se- lectivity towards xylenes via improved mass transport at higher Si/Al ratios. Under an optimized hierarchical ZSM-5 catalvst, xvlene selectivity reaches 34.9% at a Si/AI ratio of 180.
基金We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2018LB028).
文摘Different acidic HZSM-5 zeolites were constructed by doping with Al,Ga,or In.The effect of acidity on the adsorption of methylbenzenes and the reaction energy barriers for the methylation of benzene with methanol catalyzed by HZSM-5 zeolite were investigated by using the density functional theory.The results show that acidity exhibits less effect in the adsorption of methylbenzenes,while linear relationships are observed between the acidity and reaction energy barriers.As the acidity increases,the reaction energy barrier decreases linearly,and the stepwise pathway becomes dominant in strong acidity environment,while weak acidity is conducive to the concerted pathway.The calculation results could contribute to understanding the relationship between the acidity and the zeolite-catalyzed alkylation reaction of methylbenzenes.
基金the National Project of Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs and Ministry of Science & Technology of China (No.2006BAE01A01-4)
文摘The title compound (E)-2-[(4-tert-butyl-5-(4-methoxybenzyl)thiazol-2-ylimino)methyl]phenol was synthesized by the reaction of 5-(4-methoxybenzyl)-4-tert- butylthiazol-2-amine with salicylaldehyde, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 5.9362(8), b = 11.5070(15), c = 29.460(4)A, β= 97.326(3)°, V = 1995.9(5) A^3, Z = 4, F(000) = 808, C22H24N2O2S, Mr= 380.49, De= 1.266 g/cm^3, S = 1.031,μ = 0.181 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0474 and wR = 0.1441 for 4327 observed reflections (I 〉 2σ(I)). Intramolecular O-H…N hydrogen bond is observed in the crystal. The preliminary bioassay showed that the title compound exhibits 95% inhibition rate against Rhizoctonia solani at the test concentration of 500 mg/L.
文摘Toluene methylation with methanol on H‐ZSM‐5(Z5)zeolite for the directional transformation of toluene to xylene has been industrialized.However,great challenges remain because of the high energy barrier of methanol deprotonation to the methoxy group,the side reaction of methanol to olefins,coke formation,and the deactivation of zeolites.Herein,we report the toluene methylation coupled with CO hydrogenation to showcase an enhancement in para‐xylene(PX)selectivity by employing a bifunctional catalyst composed of ZnZrO_(x)(ZZO)and modified Z5.The results showed that a PX selectivity of up to 81.8%in xylene and xylene selectivity of 64.8%in hydrocarbons at 10.3%toluene conversion can be realized over the bifunctional catalyst on a fixed‐bed reactor.The selectivity of gaseous hydrocarbons decreased to 10.9%,and approximately half of that was observed in methanol reagent route where the PX selectivity in xylene was 38.8%.We observed that the acid strength,the quantity ratio of Brönsted and Lewis acid sites,and the pore size of zeolites were essential for the PX selectivity.The investigation of the H_(2)/D_(2) kinetic isotope effect revealed that the newborn methyl group in xylene resulted from the hydrogenation of CO rather than toluene disproportionation.Furthermore,the catalyst showed no evident deactivation within the 100 h stability test.The findings offer a promising route for the production of value‐added PX with high selectivity via toluene methylation coupled with syngas conversion.
文摘The coupled reaction of methyl acetate and n‐hexane was carried out over a HZSM‐5 catalyst.In addition to a thermal coupling effect,systematic variations in the product distribution were also observed in the coupled system.The bezene‐toluene‐xylene(BTX)selectivity was remarkably improved while the H2,CO,and CO2 selectivity decreased.Rapid deactivation of the catalyst was observed,caused by the extremely high reactivity of methyl acetate,which was alleviated after adding n‐hexane.These results indicated that a coupling effect exists in this system.A detailed pathway for the coupled system is suggested based on the analysis of the surface species,carbonaceous species deposited on the catalyst,as well as the product selectivity changes.The good match between the"hydrogen deficiency"of methyl acetate and the"hydrogen richness"of n‐hexane is consistent with the observed coupling effect.
基金Supported by the Science and Technology Foundation of the Science and Technology on Combustion and Explosion Laboratory of Xi’an Modern Chemistry Research Institute,China(No.9140C35030112OC3501)
文摘The molar enthalpies of dissolution for 2-(dinitromethylene)-5-methyl-1,3-diazacyclopentane(DNMDZ) in dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO) and N-methyl pyrrolidone(NMP) were measured using an RD496-2000 Calvet microcalorimeter at 298.15 K under atmospheric pressure.Empirical formulae for the calculation of the molar enthalpies of dissolution(Δ diss H) were obtained from the experimental data of the dissolution processes of DNMDZ in DMSO or NMP.The relationships between the rate constant(k) and the molality(b) and between the reaction order(n) and the molality(b) were determined.The corresponding kinetic equations describing the two dissolution processes were dα/dt=10^-2.16(1-α) ^1.01 for the dissolution of DNMDZ in DMSO,and dα/dt=10^-2.02(1-α)^ 0.85 for the dissolution of DNMDZ in NMP,respectively.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Province (No. 0339034)the Science Research Foundation of Guangxi Normal University
文摘The title complex [CoL(H20)3]2·H2O (C26H46N4O21S4CO2), where L = taurine-5- methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalaldehydes, has been synthesized and characterized by IR and X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal of the complex belongs to the triclinic system, space group P1, with a = 11.197(4), b = 13.309(5), c = 14.486(5) ]A, a = 78.827(13),β = 70.547(11), γ = 81.058(13)°, Mr = 996.77, S = 1.08, V= 1987.2(13) A3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.666 g/cm3, F(000) = 1032,μ = 1.131 mm^-1, R = 0.0633 and wR = 0.1293. According to the structural analysis, the Co( Ⅱ ) ion adopts a slightly distorted six-coordinated octahedral geometry. One N atom of the Schiff base of each molecule was hydrogenated to form hydrogen bond with O atom. Two coterminous molecules packed in one crystal water molecule are linked by intermolecular hydrogen bonds, thus generating an infinite chain constructed by hydrogen bonds.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21102069 and 21372113)the Project of Science and Technology New Star in Zhujiang Guangzhou city(No.2012J2200051)
文摘The title compound 2-(3-methyl-5-(methylthio)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-4-yl)isoindoline- 1,3-dione (C12H10NaO2S, Mr= 274.30) has been synthesized by a three-step procedure including the cyclization, hydrazinolysis and substitution reactions, and its crystal structure was determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2/c with a = 12.264(3), b = 14.646(3), c = 14.349(4) A,β = 91.69(3)°,μ = 0.255 mm1, Mr = 274.30, V = 2576.2(10) A3, Z =8, Dc = 1.414 g/cm3, F(000) = 1136, R = 0.0487 and wR = 0.1329 for 4048 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ(I). In addition, the preliminary bioassay suggested that the title compound 6 exhibits relatively good antitumor activity against HT-29 and MCF-7.
文摘The extraction behavior of rare earths was studied by using paraffin with ceresin as a diluent containing 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-benzoyl-pyrazolone-5.In solid phase,the composition of complexes is REP_3.The equilib- rium extraction constants and pH_(1/2) values of solid-liquid extraction are higher than those of normal liquid-liquid extraction.The extraction efficiency tends to maximum when the ratio of phases is 1:1.When the extraction temperature is higher than the melting point of paraffin and the extraction time is over 10 min,the extraction efficiency keeps constant.Moreover,the relationship among separation factor,equilibrium extrac- tion constant,pH_(1/2) value and atomic number was obtained.The mechanism of solid-liquid extraction is analogous to that of liquid-liquid extraction.
基金supported by the Research Foundation of Educational Department of Jiangxi Province (GJJ10421)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Agricultural University (09003321)
文摘The title complex [Na(H2MIA-)(H2O)](1,H3MIA = 2-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid) has been synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis and structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.Compound 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic,space group ibam with a = 14.4737(19),b = 17.553(2),c = 6.5285(9),V = 1658.6(4) 3,C6H7N2NaO5,Mr = 210.12,Z = 8,Dc = 1.675 g/cm3,F(000) = 864,μ = 0.188 mm-1,λ(MoKα) = 0.071073 ,R = 0.0383 and wR = 0.0987 for 1046 observed reflections(I 2σ(I)).In the structure of 1,each coordination water coordinates with two Na(I) ions at the same time and links the neighboring Na(I) ions to form a one-dimensional Na(I)-water chain.Each H2MIA-ligand links the neighboring Na(I) of Na(I)-water chain to form a novel two-dimensional supramolecular network.The 2-D network is stabilized by O-H…N hydrogen bonds and π-π interaction.The 2D network is further linked via O-H…O hydrogen bonds to yield a three-dimensional framework.