The effect of weak light on the peroxidation of membrane_lipid of one_year_old cherries ( Prunus pseudocerasus L. 'Laiyang') was studied by whole_tree shading. The results showed that the net photosynthetic...The effect of weak light on the peroxidation of membrane_lipid of one_year_old cherries ( Prunus pseudocerasus L. 'Laiyang') was studied by whole_tree shading. The results showed that the net photosynthetic rate of cherry leaves under weak light was remarkably lower; the activity peroxidase (POD) increased when light intensity decreased; the activity of catalase (CAT) showed an opposite trend, and it was positively correlated with light intensity; the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) increased under 366 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 and 533.8 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 light intensity, but decreased under 228.8 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 and 83.9 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 light intensity. A remarkable increase of malondialdehyde (MDA), a product of membrane_lipid peroxidation, was also observed in cherry leaves when treated with weak light, indicating more serious peroxidation in the membrane.展开更多
When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection ...When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection is believed to be the main mechanism for plants to deal with excessive light energy. This review focuses on molecular biological aspects and regulations of violaxanthin de-epoxidase and zeaxanthin epoxidase involved in xanthophyll cycle. We will summarize the functions of xanthophyll cycle, especially recent advances in its thermal dissipation mechanism of photoprotection. Some interesting issues deserving further study will be discussed.展开更多
Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obta...Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obtained using RT-PCR method. Its deduced protein sequence shares high identity with that of Arabidopsis and rice. Southern blot revealed that there are three copies of VDE gene per haploid genome of wheat. VDE transcript levels were higher in green leaf than in root, seed and etiolated leaf. Northern blotting analysis indicated that VDE mRNA level is induced during greening process of etiolated wheat seedling and increased by intense light illumination.展开更多
The efficiency of a new cryoprotectant,GP,for the preservation of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans(A.ferrooxidans) strain DC in liquid nitrogen was investigated.The optimal concentration of this new cryoprotectant for...The efficiency of a new cryoprotectant,GP,for the preservation of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans(A.ferrooxidans) strain DC in liquid nitrogen was investigated.The optimal concentration of this new cryoprotectant for the maximal viable cell recovery and the highest ferrous ion oxidation activity was determined.The results show that 30%(volume fraction) GP is optimal for the cryopreservation with 84.4% of cells surviving,completely oxidizing ferrous ions within 120 h,and growing to a final density of 5.8×107 cell/mL after 6 d in the culture.Furthermore,the optimal residual GP concentration for viable cell recovery after culture of thawed cells in 9K medium for 6 d is 0.6%(volume fraction).At this concentration,strain DC completely oxidizes ferrous ions within 108 h and grows to a final cell density of 6.8×107 mL-1.Thus,GP is a simple,effective cryoprotectant for the preservation of A.ferrooxidans strain DC in liquid nitrogen.展开更多
Sedum alfredii Hance has been identified as zinc(Zn) and cadmium(Cd) co-hyperaccumulator.In this paper the relationships of Zn or Cd hyperaccumulation to the generation and the role of H2O2 in Sedum alfredii H.were ex...Sedum alfredii Hance has been identified as zinc(Zn) and cadmium(Cd) co-hyperaccumulator.In this paper the relationships of Zn or Cd hyperaccumulation to the generation and the role of H2O2 in Sedum alfredii H.were examined.The results show that Zn and Cd contents in the shoots of Sedum alfredii H.treated with 1000 μmol/L Zn2+ and/or 200 μmol/L Cd2+ increased linearly within 15 d.Contents of total S,glutathione(GSH) and H2O2 in shoots also increased within 15 d,and then decreased.Total S and GSH contents in shoots were higher under Cd2+ treatment than under Zn2+ treatment.However,reverse trends of H2O2 content in shoots were obtained,in which much higher H2O2 content was observed in Zn2+-treated shoots than in Cd2+-treated shoots.Similarly,the microscopic imaging of H2O2 accumulation in leaves using H2O2 probe technique showed that much higher H2O2 accumulation was observed in the Zn2+-treated leaf than in the Cd2+-treated one.These results suggest that there are different responses in the generation of H2O2 upon exposure to Zn2+ and Cd2+ for the hyperaccumulator Sedum alfredii H.And this is the first report that the generation of H2O2 may play an important role in Zn hyperaccumulation in the leaves.Our results also imply that GSH may play an important role in the detoxification of dissociated Zn/Cd and the generation of H2O2.展开更多
The effects of boron deficiency on the membrane permeability, the lipid peroxidation of membrane, the activities of the protective enzymes and the accumulation of polyamines in the roots of rape ( Brassica napus L. ...The effects of boron deficiency on the membrane permeability, the lipid peroxidation of membrane, the activities of the protective enzymes and the accumulation of polyamines in the roots of rape ( Brassica napus L. cv Zhongyou 821) plants were examined using solution culture experiment. Compared to the 20 mmol B m -3 treatment, boron deficient treatment (2 mmol B m -3 ) decreased root dry weight and increased the rate of solute leakage and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration in the roots of rape. Similar patterns of change were observed in the level of lipid peroxidation (MDA concentration) and the rate of solute leakage under boron deficiency. Results suggested that a significant alteration of membrane composition had occurred under B deficiency. The concentration of putrescine and the ratio of putrescine to spermidine + spermine in the roots of rape increased significantly, and the activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase decreased in the roots of rape during B deficiency. But peroxidase activity in root of B deficient plant was higher than that of control plant.展开更多
The technique of micro-electrolysis-contact oxidization was exploited to treat chitin-producing wastewater. Results showed that Fe-C micro-electrolysis can remove about 30% CODcr, raise pH from 0.7 to 5.5. The CODcr r...The technique of micro-electrolysis-contact oxidization was exploited to treat chitin-producing wastewater. Results showed that Fe-C micro-electrolysis can remove about 30% CODcr, raise pH from 0.7 to 5.5. The CODcr removal efficiency by biochemical process can be more than 80%. During a half year抯 operation, the whole system worked very stably and had good results, as proved by the fact that every quality indicator of effluent met the expected discharge stan-dards; which means that chitin wastewater can be treated by the technique of micro-electrolysis, contact oxidization.展开更多
Two new 2-substituted thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxylic acids (TCAs), 2-glusosaminal-TCA (GIcNH2Cys) and 2-N-acetyl-glueosanlinal-TCA (GlcNAeCys), were synthesized. Their protective effects against liver toxicity i...Two new 2-substituted thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxylic acids (TCAs), 2-glusosaminal-TCA (GIcNH2Cys) and 2-N-acetyl-glueosanlinal-TCA (GlcNAeCys), were synthesized. Their protective effects against liver toxicity induced by acetaminophen (APAP) were investigated in a mice model. The resuits demonstrate that administration of TCAs ( i. p. , 800 mg/kg) 30 min after APAP challenge efficiently decrease ALF, AST, and LDH levels in liver. GlcNAcCys shows the best proteetive eftects, decreasing ALT, AST and LDH levels to 63%, 18.4% and 37% of the APAP group respectively. Comparison with the control showed that APAP greatly decreases total sulfhydlyl (T-SH) levels (43%), non-protein hound sulfhydryl (NP-SH) levels (50%) and total antioxidative capabilities (57%) in the liver 24 hr after challenge. TCAs treatments 30min after APAP challenge significantly elevate sulfhydryl levels and total antioxidative capabilities. APAP administration also markedly (P 〈 0.05) increases liver lipid peroxidation to 1.65 and 1.17 times that of the control 4 hr and 24 hr after APAP administration respectively. TCAs treatments can inhibit lipid peroxidation as measured by decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in liver. The histopathological results also further confirm the hepatoprotective effects of TCAs. In conclusion, our data show that TCAs, GleNAcCys particularly, have hepatoprotective anti antioxidant etfects.展开更多
The direct sulfation of limestone from different sources in Iran was studiedin a thermogravimetric analyzer under atmospheric pressure. All limestone samples tested have higherthan 97% CaCO_3. Experimental conditions ...The direct sulfation of limestone from different sources in Iran was studiedin a thermogravimetric analyzer under atmospheric pressure. All limestone samples tested have higherthan 97% CaCO_3. Experimental conditions were as follows: particle size levels ranging from 1.6 μmto 7.8 μm, four level reaction temperatures (700℃, 750℃, 800℃ and 850℃), and two SO_2concentrations (2.4 x 10^(-3) and 3.2 x 10^(-3) mol · mol^(-1)). The particle size and temperatureshowed dominant influences on the rate and level of conversion while the effect of SO_2concentration was weak. The shrinking core model can be used to describe the behavior of thesulfation process. The reaction kinetics and diffusion mechanism are both important in controllingthe rate of the process. The two key parameters of the model, chemical rate constant K_s andeffective diffusion coefficient D_(eff) were obtained. Model predictions are in good agreement withthe experimental data.展开更多
Possible mediatory roles of heat acclimation and salicylic acid in protecting the sporophyte of marine macroalga Laminaria japonica(Phaeophyceae) from heat stress were studied.Heat stress resulted in oxidative injury ...Possible mediatory roles of heat acclimation and salicylic acid in protecting the sporophyte of marine macroalga Laminaria japonica(Phaeophyceae) from heat stress were studied.Heat stress resulted in oxidative injury in the kelp blades.Under heat stress significant accumulation of hydrogen peroxide(H_2O_2) and malonaldehyde(MDA),a membrane lipid peroxidation product,and a drastic decrease in chlorophyll a content were recorded.Activity of the enzymatic antioxidant system was drastically affected by heat stress.The activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD) was significantly increased while peroxidase(POD),catalase(CAT) and glutathione peroxidase(GPX) were greatly inhibited and,simultaneously,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase was activated while polyphenol oxidase(PPO) was inhibited.Both heat acclimation pretreatment and exogenous application of salicylic acid alleviated oxidative damage in kelp blades.Blades receiving heat acclimation pretreatment and exogenous salicylic acid prior to heat stress exhibited a reduced increase in H_2O_2 and MDA content,and a lower reduction in chlorophyll a content.Pretreatment with heat acclimation and salicylic acid elevated activities of SOD,POD,CAT,GPX and PPO.Considering these results collectively,we speculate that the inhibition of antioxidant enzymes is a possible cause of the heat-stress-induced oxidative stress in L.japonica,and enhanced thermotolerance may be associated,at least in part,with the elevated activity of the enzymatic antioxidant system.展开更多
Temperature was one of the key factors for the living environment of aquatic organisms, especially for shellfish. The effects of temperature was studied on the survival rate and the median lethal time (LT50) of the ...Temperature was one of the key factors for the living environment of aquatic organisms, especially for shellfish. The effects of temperature was studied on the survival rate and the median lethal time (LT50) of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea, and the effects of temperature stress on the antioxidant enzymes of rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea were studied in order to explore the effects of temperature on keeping-alive without water and antioxidant system of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea. The rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea (shell length (39.7± 5) mm) at different temperatures (5℃ and 15℃), humidity (moisture treatment, not moisturizing treatment) and oxygen (aerobic treatment, not aerobic treatment) in laboratory was studied by the survival analysis and the analysis of factors affecting the effects of the median lethal time (LTso) in order to investigate the effects of temperature on the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea. Results showed that low temperature, moisture and aerobic treatment can significantly improve the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea (P〈0.05). The effect of temperature on the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea was most significant, followed by the effect of oxygen, and that of humidity was the most weakest. Interaction between temperature and humidity, temperature and oxygen significant interaction(P〉0.05), and interaction between humidity and oxygen interaction was not significant (P〈0.05) in the interaction of three factors. It provided an important basis for the determination of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea in the seedling transportation time. In the article, the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae antioxidant enzymes activity was detected, including SOD activity,CAT activity ,T-A℃ activity (superoxide dismutase activity, catalase activity, total antioxidant capacity) changes through raising the temperature from the low temperature (5℃, 10℃, 15℃, 20℃, 25℃), to explore the change of the antioxidant enzymes activity under the influence of temperature on the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae. The SODactivity was significantly lower than that of the other groups (P〈0.05) at 5℃, and the CAT activity had no significant difference between groups (p=0.05), and the T - AOC level was the lowest significantly below 15℃, 25℃ (P〈0.05).The SOD and CAT activity had no significant difference in the same experimental time (P〉0.05), and the T - AOC activity temperature was significantly higher than the rest of the group (P=〈0.05) when temperature at 10℃ and 20℃. The SOD activity had no significant difference (P〉0.05)between groups at 25℃, and the CAT activity was significantly higher than 5℃ 10℃, 15℃ group (P〈0.05). The T-AOC activity was only lower than 15℃ group (P〉0.05). It indicated that the high temperature had a clear inducing effect on the CAT activity in the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae, and had a significant inhibitory effect on the T-AOC activity. The low temperature had a significant inhibitory effect on the activity of T-AOC in the tissue fluid of the scallop. The above results showed that the high and low temperature had a significant effect on the antioxidant enzymes activity of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae.展开更多
AIM: To describe the effect of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide (RTP) on hydrogen peroxide-induced human intestinal epithelial cell injury. METHODS: Hydrogen peroxide (100 μmol/L) was introduced to induce human intest...AIM: To describe the effect of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide (RTP) on hydrogen peroxide-induced human intestinal epithelial cell injury. METHODS: Hydrogen peroxide (100 μmol/L) was introduced to induce human intestinal epithelial cell injury. Cells were pretreated with RTP (30,100,300 μg/mL) for 24 h before exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Cell viability was detected by MTT assay and morphological observation. Acridine orange staining and flow cytometry were performed to assess cell apoptosis. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured by spectrophotometry with corresponding assay kits. RESULTS: Following exposure to H2O2, a marked decrease in cell survival and SOD activity, increased production of MDA, LDH leakage and cell apoptosis were found. Pretreatment of the cells with RTP could significantly elevate cell survival, SOD activity and decrease the level of MDA, LDH activity and cell apoptosis. CONCLUSION: RTP may have cytoprotective and anti-oxidant effects against H2O2-induced intestinal epithelial cell injury by inhibiting cell apoptosis and necrosis. This might be one of the possible mechanisms of RTP for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in rats.展开更多
A novel coating technique was developed for controlling Pyrite oxidation. The technique invo1ved leachingpyrite particles with a solution containing low concentrations of phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. Duringthe lea...A novel coating technique was developed for controlling Pyrite oxidation. The technique invo1ved leachingpyrite particles with a solution containing low concentrations of phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. Duringthe leaching process, the iron released from pyrite by hydrogen proxide was precipitated by phosphate as aferric phosphate coating. This coating was shown to be able to effectively prevent Pyrite from oxidation and itcould be established at the expense of only surface portions of Pyrite. The emergence of this technique couldprovide a unique potential route for abating acid mine drainage and reclaiming sulfide-containing degradedmining land.展开更多
We used a dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)plasma technique to eliminate the protective ligand of ZnAl-hydrotalcite-supported gold nanoclusters.We used X-ray powder diffraction,ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry,th...We used a dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)plasma technique to eliminate the protective ligand of ZnAl-hydrotalcite-supported gold nanoclusters.We used X-ray powder diffraction,ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry,thermogravimetric analysis,and high angle annular dark-field-scanning transmission electron microscopy characterization to show that the samples pretreated with/without DBD-plasma displayed different performances in CO oxidation.The enhanced activity was obtained on the plasma-treated samples,implying that the protective ligand was effectively removed via the plasma technique.The crystal structure of the plasma-treated samples changed markedly,suggesting that the plasma treatment could not only break the chemical bond between the gold and the protective agent but could also decompose the interlayer ions over the hydrotalcite support.The particle sizes of the gold after DBD-plasma treatment implied that it was a good way to control the size of the gold nanoparticles under mild conditions.展开更多
AIM:To report the results of a medical management of sphincter of oddi dysfunction(SOD) after an intermediate follow-up period.METHODS:A total of 59 patients with SOD(2 men and 57 women,mean age 51 years old) were inc...AIM:To report the results of a medical management of sphincter of oddi dysfunction(SOD) after an intermediate follow-up period.METHODS:A total of 59 patients with SOD(2 men and 57 women,mean age 51 years old) were included in this prospective study.After medical treatment for one year,the patients were clinically re-evaluated after an average period of 30 mo.RESULTS:The distribution of the patients according to the Milwaukee's classification was the following:11 patients were type 1,34 were type 2 and 14 were type 3.Fourteen patients underwent an endoscopic sphincterotomy(ES) after one year of medical treatment.The median intermediate follow-up period was 29.8 ± 3 mo(3-72 mo).The initial effectiveness of the medical treatment was complete,partial and poor among 50.8%,13.5% and 35%,respectively,of the patients.At the end of the follow-up period,37 patients(62.7%) showed more than 50% improvement.The rate of improvement in patients who required ES was not significantly different compared with the patients treated conservatively(64.2% vs 62.2%,respectively).CONCLUSION:Our study confirms that conservative medical treatment could be an alternative to endoscopic sphincterotomy because,after an intermediate follow-up period,the two treatments show the same success rates.展开更多
文摘The effect of weak light on the peroxidation of membrane_lipid of one_year_old cherries ( Prunus pseudocerasus L. 'Laiyang') was studied by whole_tree shading. The results showed that the net photosynthetic rate of cherry leaves under weak light was remarkably lower; the activity peroxidase (POD) increased when light intensity decreased; the activity of catalase (CAT) showed an opposite trend, and it was positively correlated with light intensity; the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) increased under 366 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 and 533.8 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 light intensity, but decreased under 228.8 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 and 83.9 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 light intensity. A remarkable increase of malondialdehyde (MDA), a product of membrane_lipid peroxidation, was also observed in cherry leaves when treated with weak light, indicating more serious peroxidation in the membrane.
文摘When plants absorb more light than that can be used for photosynthesis, the excessive energy can cause photoinhibition and even photooxidation of photosynthetic apparatus. Xanthophyll cycle-dependent photo-protection is believed to be the main mechanism for plants to deal with excessive light energy. This review focuses on molecular biological aspects and regulations of violaxanthin de-epoxidase and zeaxanthin epoxidase involved in xanthophyll cycle. We will summarize the functions of xanthophyll cycle, especially recent advances in its thermal dissipation mechanism of photoprotection. Some interesting issues deserving further study will be discussed.
文摘Violaxanthin de-epoxidase (VDE) is the key enzyme in the xanthophyll cycle and protects plant photosynthetic apparatus from the damage of excessive light. A wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv. Xiaoyan 54) VDE cDNA was obtained using RT-PCR method. Its deduced protein sequence shares high identity with that of Arabidopsis and rice. Southern blot revealed that there are three copies of VDE gene per haploid genome of wheat. VDE transcript levels were higher in green leaf than in root, seed and etiolated leaf. Northern blotting analysis indicated that VDE mRNA level is induced during greening process of etiolated wheat seedling and increased by intense light illumination.
基金Project(2005DKA21208) supported by the R&D Infrastructure and Facility Development Program from the Ministry of Science and Technology of ChinaProject(2010CB630901) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The efficiency of a new cryoprotectant,GP,for the preservation of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans(A.ferrooxidans) strain DC in liquid nitrogen was investigated.The optimal concentration of this new cryoprotectant for the maximal viable cell recovery and the highest ferrous ion oxidation activity was determined.The results show that 30%(volume fraction) GP is optimal for the cryopreservation with 84.4% of cells surviving,completely oxidizing ferrous ions within 120 h,and growing to a final density of 5.8×107 cell/mL after 6 d in the culture.Furthermore,the optimal residual GP concentration for viable cell recovery after culture of thawed cells in 9K medium for 6 d is 0.6%(volume fraction).At this concentration,strain DC completely oxidizes ferrous ions within 108 h and grows to a final cell density of 6.8×107 mL-1.Thus,GP is a simple,effective cryoprotectant for the preservation of A.ferrooxidans strain DC in liquid nitrogen.
基金Project (Nos. 30630046 and 20777068) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Sedum alfredii Hance has been identified as zinc(Zn) and cadmium(Cd) co-hyperaccumulator.In this paper the relationships of Zn or Cd hyperaccumulation to the generation and the role of H2O2 in Sedum alfredii H.were examined.The results show that Zn and Cd contents in the shoots of Sedum alfredii H.treated with 1000 μmol/L Zn2+ and/or 200 μmol/L Cd2+ increased linearly within 15 d.Contents of total S,glutathione(GSH) and H2O2 in shoots also increased within 15 d,and then decreased.Total S and GSH contents in shoots were higher under Cd2+ treatment than under Zn2+ treatment.However,reverse trends of H2O2 content in shoots were obtained,in which much higher H2O2 content was observed in Zn2+-treated shoots than in Cd2+-treated shoots.Similarly,the microscopic imaging of H2O2 accumulation in leaves using H2O2 probe technique showed that much higher H2O2 accumulation was observed in the Zn2+-treated leaf than in the Cd2+-treated one.These results suggest that there are different responses in the generation of H2O2 upon exposure to Zn2+ and Cd2+ for the hyperaccumulator Sedum alfredii H.And this is the first report that the generation of H2O2 may play an important role in Zn hyperaccumulation in the leaves.Our results also imply that GSH may play an important role in the detoxification of dissociated Zn/Cd and the generation of H2O2.
文摘The effects of boron deficiency on the membrane permeability, the lipid peroxidation of membrane, the activities of the protective enzymes and the accumulation of polyamines in the roots of rape ( Brassica napus L. cv Zhongyou 821) plants were examined using solution culture experiment. Compared to the 20 mmol B m -3 treatment, boron deficient treatment (2 mmol B m -3 ) decreased root dry weight and increased the rate of solute leakage and malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration in the roots of rape. Similar patterns of change were observed in the level of lipid peroxidation (MDA concentration) and the rate of solute leakage under boron deficiency. Results suggested that a significant alteration of membrane composition had occurred under B deficiency. The concentration of putrescine and the ratio of putrescine to spermidine + spermine in the roots of rape increased significantly, and the activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase decreased in the roots of rape during B deficiency. But peroxidase activity in root of B deficient plant was higher than that of control plant.
文摘The technique of micro-electrolysis-contact oxidization was exploited to treat chitin-producing wastewater. Results showed that Fe-C micro-electrolysis can remove about 30% CODcr, raise pH from 0.7 to 5.5. The CODcr removal efficiency by biochemical process can be more than 80%. During a half year抯 operation, the whole system worked very stably and had good results, as proved by the fact that every quality indicator of effluent met the expected discharge stan-dards; which means that chitin wastewater can be treated by the technique of micro-electrolysis, contact oxidization.
文摘Two new 2-substituted thiazolidine-4(R)-carboxylic acids (TCAs), 2-glusosaminal-TCA (GIcNH2Cys) and 2-N-acetyl-glueosanlinal-TCA (GlcNAeCys), were synthesized. Their protective effects against liver toxicity induced by acetaminophen (APAP) were investigated in a mice model. The resuits demonstrate that administration of TCAs ( i. p. , 800 mg/kg) 30 min after APAP challenge efficiently decrease ALF, AST, and LDH levels in liver. GlcNAcCys shows the best proteetive eftects, decreasing ALT, AST and LDH levels to 63%, 18.4% and 37% of the APAP group respectively. Comparison with the control showed that APAP greatly decreases total sulfhydlyl (T-SH) levels (43%), non-protein hound sulfhydryl (NP-SH) levels (50%) and total antioxidative capabilities (57%) in the liver 24 hr after challenge. TCAs treatments 30min after APAP challenge significantly elevate sulfhydryl levels and total antioxidative capabilities. APAP administration also markedly (P 〈 0.05) increases liver lipid peroxidation to 1.65 and 1.17 times that of the control 4 hr and 24 hr after APAP administration respectively. TCAs treatments can inhibit lipid peroxidation as measured by decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) contents in liver. The histopathological results also further confirm the hepatoprotective effects of TCAs. In conclusion, our data show that TCAs, GleNAcCys particularly, have hepatoprotective anti antioxidant etfects.
文摘The direct sulfation of limestone from different sources in Iran was studiedin a thermogravimetric analyzer under atmospheric pressure. All limestone samples tested have higherthan 97% CaCO_3. Experimental conditions were as follows: particle size levels ranging from 1.6 μmto 7.8 μm, four level reaction temperatures (700℃, 750℃, 800℃ and 850℃), and two SO_2concentrations (2.4 x 10^(-3) and 3.2 x 10^(-3) mol · mol^(-1)). The particle size and temperatureshowed dominant influences on the rate and level of conversion while the effect of SO_2concentration was weak. The shrinking core model can be used to describe the behavior of thesulfation process. The reaction kinetics and diffusion mechanism are both important in controllingthe rate of the process. The two key parameters of the model, chemical rate constant K_s andeffective diffusion coefficient D_(eff) were obtained. Model predictions are in good agreement withthe experimental data.
基金Supported by the Open Funds of the Key Oceanic Science and Engineering Laboratory of National Bureau of Oceanography(MESE-2008-01)the Specialized Research Program for Marine Public Welfare Industry,SOA(No.200805066)
文摘Possible mediatory roles of heat acclimation and salicylic acid in protecting the sporophyte of marine macroalga Laminaria japonica(Phaeophyceae) from heat stress were studied.Heat stress resulted in oxidative injury in the kelp blades.Under heat stress significant accumulation of hydrogen peroxide(H_2O_2) and malonaldehyde(MDA),a membrane lipid peroxidation product,and a drastic decrease in chlorophyll a content were recorded.Activity of the enzymatic antioxidant system was drastically affected by heat stress.The activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD) was significantly increased while peroxidase(POD),catalase(CAT) and glutathione peroxidase(GPX) were greatly inhibited and,simultaneously,phenylalanine ammonia-lyase was activated while polyphenol oxidase(PPO) was inhibited.Both heat acclimation pretreatment and exogenous application of salicylic acid alleviated oxidative damage in kelp blades.Blades receiving heat acclimation pretreatment and exogenous salicylic acid prior to heat stress exhibited a reduced increase in H_2O_2 and MDA content,and a lower reduction in chlorophyll a content.Pretreatment with heat acclimation and salicylic acid elevated activities of SOD,POD,CAT,GPX and PPO.Considering these results collectively,we speculate that the inhibition of antioxidant enzymes is a possible cause of the heat-stress-induced oxidative stress in L.japonica,and enhanced thermotolerance may be associated,at least in part,with the elevated activity of the enzymatic antioxidant system.
文摘Temperature was one of the key factors for the living environment of aquatic organisms, especially for shellfish. The effects of temperature was studied on the survival rate and the median lethal time (LT50) of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea, and the effects of temperature stress on the antioxidant enzymes of rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea were studied in order to explore the effects of temperature on keeping-alive without water and antioxidant system of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea. The rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea (shell length (39.7± 5) mm) at different temperatures (5℃ and 15℃), humidity (moisture treatment, not moisturizing treatment) and oxygen (aerobic treatment, not aerobic treatment) in laboratory was studied by the survival analysis and the analysis of factors affecting the effects of the median lethal time (LTso) in order to investigate the effects of temperature on the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea. Results showed that low temperature, moisture and aerobic treatment can significantly improve the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea (P〈0.05). The effect of temperature on the survival rate and the median lethal time of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea was most significant, followed by the effect of oxygen, and that of humidity was the most weakest. Interaction between temperature and humidity, temperature and oxygen significant interaction(P〉0.05), and interaction between humidity and oxygen interaction was not significant (P〈0.05) in the interaction of three factors. It provided an important basis for the determination of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea in the seedling transportation time. In the article, the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae antioxidant enzymes activity was detected, including SOD activity,CAT activity ,T-A℃ activity (superoxide dismutase activity, catalase activity, total antioxidant capacity) changes through raising the temperature from the low temperature (5℃, 10℃, 15℃, 20℃, 25℃), to explore the change of the antioxidant enzymes activity under the influence of temperature on the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae. The SODactivity was significantly lower than that of the other groups (P〈0.05) at 5℃, and the CAT activity had no significant difference between groups (p=0.05), and the T - AOC level was the lowest significantly below 15℃, 25℃ (P〈0.05).The SOD and CAT activity had no significant difference in the same experimental time (P〉0.05), and the T - AOC activity temperature was significantly higher than the rest of the group (P=〈0.05) when temperature at 10℃ and 20℃. The SOD activity had no significant difference (P〉0.05)between groups at 25℃, and the CAT activity was significantly higher than 5℃ 10℃, 15℃ group (P〈0.05). The T-AOC activity was only lower than 15℃ group (P〉0.05). It indicated that the high temperature had a clear inducing effect on the CAT activity in the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae, and had a significant inhibitory effect on the T-AOC activity. The low temperature had a significant inhibitory effect on the activity of T-AOC in the tissue fluid of the scallop. The above results showed that the high and low temperature had a significant effect on the antioxidant enzymes activity of the rock scallop Crassadoma gigantea larvae.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30100239
文摘AIM: To describe the effect of Rheum tanguticum polysaccharide (RTP) on hydrogen peroxide-induced human intestinal epithelial cell injury. METHODS: Hydrogen peroxide (100 μmol/L) was introduced to induce human intestinal epithelial cell injury. Cells were pretreated with RTP (30,100,300 μg/mL) for 24 h before exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Cell viability was detected by MTT assay and morphological observation. Acridine orange staining and flow cytometry were performed to assess cell apoptosis. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, production of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured by spectrophotometry with corresponding assay kits. RESULTS: Following exposure to H2O2, a marked decrease in cell survival and SOD activity, increased production of MDA, LDH leakage and cell apoptosis were found. Pretreatment of the cells with RTP could significantly elevate cell survival, SOD activity and decrease the level of MDA, LDH activity and cell apoptosis. CONCLUSION: RTP may have cytoprotective and anti-oxidant effects against H2O2-induced intestinal epithelial cell injury by inhibiting cell apoptosis and necrosis. This might be one of the possible mechanisms of RTP for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in rats.
文摘A novel coating technique was developed for controlling Pyrite oxidation. The technique invo1ved leachingpyrite particles with a solution containing low concentrations of phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. Duringthe leaching process, the iron released from pyrite by hydrogen proxide was precipitated by phosphate as aferric phosphate coating. This coating was shown to be able to effectively prevent Pyrite from oxidation and itcould be established at the expense of only surface portions of Pyrite. The emergence of this technique couldprovide a unique potential route for abating acid mine drainage and reclaiming sulfide-containing degradedmining land.
文摘We used a dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)plasma technique to eliminate the protective ligand of ZnAl-hydrotalcite-supported gold nanoclusters.We used X-ray powder diffraction,ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry,thermogravimetric analysis,and high angle annular dark-field-scanning transmission electron microscopy characterization to show that the samples pretreated with/without DBD-plasma displayed different performances in CO oxidation.The enhanced activity was obtained on the plasma-treated samples,implying that the protective ligand was effectively removed via the plasma technique.The crystal structure of the plasma-treated samples changed markedly,suggesting that the plasma treatment could not only break the chemical bond between the gold and the protective agent but could also decompose the interlayer ions over the hydrotalcite support.The particle sizes of the gold after DBD-plasma treatment implied that it was a good way to control the size of the gold nanoparticles under mild conditions.
文摘AIM:To report the results of a medical management of sphincter of oddi dysfunction(SOD) after an intermediate follow-up period.METHODS:A total of 59 patients with SOD(2 men and 57 women,mean age 51 years old) were included in this prospective study.After medical treatment for one year,the patients were clinically re-evaluated after an average period of 30 mo.RESULTS:The distribution of the patients according to the Milwaukee's classification was the following:11 patients were type 1,34 were type 2 and 14 were type 3.Fourteen patients underwent an endoscopic sphincterotomy(ES) after one year of medical treatment.The median intermediate follow-up period was 29.8 ± 3 mo(3-72 mo).The initial effectiveness of the medical treatment was complete,partial and poor among 50.8%,13.5% and 35%,respectively,of the patients.At the end of the follow-up period,37 patients(62.7%) showed more than 50% improvement.The rate of improvement in patients who required ES was not significantly different compared with the patients treated conservatively(64.2% vs 62.2%,respectively).CONCLUSION:Our study confirms that conservative medical treatment could be an alternative to endoscopic sphincterotomy because,after an intermediate follow-up period,the two treatments show the same success rates.