Drug discovery calls for faster method development and high-throughput analysis in supporting drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, whereas the rapid, sensitive, and accurate analysis of biological samples...Drug discovery calls for faster method development and high-throughput analysis in supporting drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, whereas the rapid, sensitive, and accurate analysis of biological samples remains a significant challenge. For analysis of complex biomatrices (e.g. plasma), liquid chromatography (LC) interfaced to mass spectrometry (MS) or tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) has been hampered by adverse matrix effects. For rapid assay development, it would be beneficial to improve the time-consuming method comparison and optimization steps by using generic procedures that work for a variety of compounds. However, injudiciously combining the generic procedures including protein precipitation for sample clean-up and electrospray ionization (ESI) for detection, as well as using conventional short-time isocratic or gradient LC, yield fast assay development, but often at the cost of decreased assay accuracy and increased risk of assay failure. We previously reported that the use of a mobile phase containing an extremely low concentration of ammonium formate (HCOONH4) or formic acid (HCOOH) increased analyte ESI response and controlled against matrix effects. We designated these favorable effects ‘LC-electrolyte effects’. These favorable effects can be achieved in either the positive or the negative ion ESI mode, but not for atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI). The magnitude of the LC-electrolyte effect on the analyte response depends on both the concentration of the electrolyte modifier added into the mobile phase and its identity, which is also analyte-dependent. In addition, LC is often optimized with more emphasis on improving the analytical sensitivity by concentrating the analyte on the LC column leading to a narrow and symmetric band and achieving sufficient separation between analytes and polar matrix components to avoid adverse ion suppression or enhancement of MS-MS detection. For these reasons, we proposed the so-called ‘pulse gradient system’ for conventional HPLC-based MS-MS analyses of complex biological samples, which is generic and makes method development straightforward. In order to support rapid PK studies for drug discovery, we applied the LC-electrolyte effects and the pulse gradient chromatography to the development of generic procedures that can be used to quickly generate reliable PK data for compound candidates. We herein demonstrate our approach using four model tested compounds (Compd-A,-B,-C, and-D). The analytical methods involve generic protein precipitation for sample clean-up, followed by application of fast LC gradients and the subsequent use of electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) for individual measurement of the tested compounds in 20 μL plasma samples. Good linearity over the concentration range of 1.6 or 8-25 000 ng/mL (r2>0.99), precision (RSD, 0.45%-13.10%), and accuracy (91%-112%) were achieved through the use of a low dose of formic acid (0.4 mmol/L or 0.015‰) in the methanol/water-based LC mobile phase. The analytical method was quite sensitive, providing a lower limit of quantification of 1.6 pg on-column except for Compd-C (8 pg), and showed negligible ion suppression caused by matrix components. Finally, the assay suitability was demonstrated in simulated discovery PK studies of the tested compounds with i.v./p.o. dosing to rats. This new assay approach has been adopted with good results in our laboratory for many recent discovery PK studies.展开更多
Experiments were conducted to study the role of micro-electrolysis in removing chromaticity and COD and improving the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater. The results showed that the use of micro-electrolysi...Experiments were conducted to study the role of micro-electrolysis in removing chromaticity and COD and improving the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater. The results showed that the use of micro-electrolysis technology could remove more than 90% of chromaticity and more than 50% of COD and greatly improved the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater. Lower initial pH could be advantageous to the removal of chromaticity. A retention time of 30 minutes was recommended for the process design of micro-electrolysis.展开更多
The technology of black coloring for stainless steel by electrochemical method was studied. The optimum bath compositions and operating conditions were obtained as follows: 4050g/L K2Cr2O7 , 1520g/L MnSO4, 1520g/L (...The technology of black coloring for stainless steel by electrochemical method was studied. The optimum bath compositions and operating conditions were obtained as follows: 4050g/L K2Cr2O7 , 1520g/L MnSO4, 1520g/L (NH4)2SO4, 2040g/L H3BO3, 2030 g/L additive A, 2 g/L (NH4)6Mo7O 24 ; time 920 min; temperature 1530℃; potential 3V and current density 12mA/cm 2 . The effects of the compositions of the bath on the quality of black colored film were discussed. The influences of passivation process on the black coloring velocity and performances of black colored film layer were investigated. The results show that the passivation process can improve the corrosion resistance and the stability to bear color-change; (NH4)2SO4 can control the black coloring velocity and prolong black coloring bath life remarkably; and additive A can improve the evenness and compactness of black colored film layer. The results of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectra show that the microstructure is of cylindrical lump, the filling process can decrease the crackles, and the main elements of black colored film are Fe, Cr, Mn and Ni.展开更多
Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggr...Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggregate by suppressing the electrostatic repulsion between ionic head groups leading to the formation of micellar complex.With addition of surfactant,the conformation of polyion chain changes from stretched to random coiled to spherical,and at the same time more free micelles are formed by surfactants in mixtures.Increasing the length of spacer or tail chain in gemini surfactant will weaken its interaction with polyelectrolyte and simultaneously strengthen its tendency to self-assemble.The simulation results are consistent with experimental observations and reveal that the electrostatic interaction plays an important role in the interaction of polyelectrolyte with gemini sur- factant.展开更多
In general,productions of natural pigment in submerged microorganism culture were much less than that in solid-state fermentation,because the solid-state culture can provide a support carrier for the mycelium. To impr...In general,productions of natural pigment in submerged microorganism culture were much less than that in solid-state fermentation,because the solid-state culture can provide a support carrier for the mycelium. To improve natural pigment production,the cultivation of Monascus purpureus in submerged encapsulated cell was investigated. Monascus purpureus immobilized in polyelectrolyte complex(PEC) microcapsules,which were pre-pared by sodium cellulose sulphate(NaCS) and poly-dimethyl-diallyl-ammonium chloride(PDMDAAC),was a good substitute for submerged cell culture because it mimicked the solid-state environment. The repeated-batch process with encapsulated cells was studied in flasks and a bubble column. The results indicated that the bubble column was more suitable for the encapsulation culture than the shaking flasks because of its good mass transfer performance and minor shear stress on cells. Owing to the protection of the microcapsule's membrane,Monascus purpureus in microcapsules increased approximately three times over that in free cell culture with negligible cell leakage to the medium. The pigment production in the bubble column finally reached 3.82(OD500) ,which was two times higher than in free cell culture. In addition,the duration of each batch was shortened to 15% of that in free cell culture.展开更多
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium perchlorate([BMIM]ClO4) was synthesized by two steps with N-methylimidazolium.Some physico-chemical properties,such as density,surface tension,viscosity,electrical conductivity as well as e...1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium perchlorate([BMIM]ClO4) was synthesized by two steps with N-methylimidazolium.Some physico-chemical properties,such as density,surface tension,viscosity,electrical conductivity as well as electrochemical window,were investigated and solvent performance was also studied.The results show that this kind of ionic liquid is an excellent electrolyte with low viscosity,high electrical conductivity and wide electrochemical window.In addition,[BMIM]ClO4 is soluble in most conventional solvents and some metal oxides have high solubility in it,which lays the foundation of direct electrolysis of metal oxides in this ionic liquid.展开更多
A new kind of electrophoretic affinity chromatography (EAC) for bioseparation was proposed. Separation by EAC was conducted in a multicompartment electrolyzer in which the affinity gel media were packed in one of the ...A new kind of electrophoretic affinity chromatography (EAC) for bioseparation was proposed. Separation by EAC was conducted in a multicompartment electrolyzer in which the affinity gel media were packed in one of the central compartments. The presence of an electric field accelerated the migration of proteins inside the gel matrix during adsorption and desorption processes. This led to the increase of the overall speed of separation. The present study was focused on the effect of the strength of the electric field on adsorption and desorption processes.展开更多
Measurements of three chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) and trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113), along with methyl chloroform (CH 3CCl 3) and carbon tetrachlo...Measurements of three chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) and trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113), along with methyl chloroform (CH 3CCl 3) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4) were made in water samples from Lake Washington, using Electron Capture-Gas Chromatography (EC-GC). The samples were collected in mid-autumn, a period when the lake’s upper layer undergoes rapid cooling. At the time of sampling, a strong vertical temperature gradient was present in the lake, with surface temperatures of ~14℃, and near bottom (50 meters) temperatures of ~8℃. The concentrations of dissolved CFC-12 and CFC-11 increased with depth, as expected from the higher solubilities of these gases at lower temperatures. Atmospheric measurements made at the sampling site at the time of the cruise, showed that CFC-11 and CFC-12 saturations in the near surface samples were 100 % and 106%, respectively. For the deepest sample (52 meters) CFC-11 and CFC-12 saturations were 102 % and 126 %. Because the surface layer of the lake responds to changes in atmospheric CFCs on a time scale of several weeks, the higher than equilibrium concentrations of CFC-12 observed at the time of sampling may reflect earlier episodes of elevated levels of atmospheric CFC-12 in this urban area. High concentrations of dissolved CFCs in runoff or industrial effluent might also lead to elevated CFC levels in the lake. The cold, deep water of Lake Washington is relatively isolated from the effects of surface gas exchange except during winter, and the supersaturations observed in the deep layer may reflect periods of elevated atmospheric CFC-12 levels from the previous winter season. These results were compared to summertime profiles of CFC-11 and CFC-12 made in 1994.展开更多
The portrayal of obscenity in television series is not a new issue in our society. It is a reasonable fact to be understood, that the exposure to such explicit content of obscenity is acceptable in Western culture but...The portrayal of obscenity in television series is not a new issue in our society. It is a reasonable fact to be understood, that the exposure to such explicit content of obscenity is acceptable in Western culture but somehow or rather, the acceptance of obscenity among the Asian society is still taboo and this has geared parents to pay greater attention to what type of media content should be watched by their children. The researcher believes the audience could also educate themselves by watching such television series since Malaysia is lacking in sexual education. This research consists of qualitative content analysis. The researcher had included the obscene visuals and dialogues in order to justify the existence of such sexual portrayal on the Grey's Anatomy TV series. A theory was selected for this study--the application on selected variables from a previous research done by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (Sex on TV4, 2005). The researchers had found that such TV content could be a medium to promote safe sex messages since Malaysia lacks in sex education. The implication on theory was to distinguish the obscenity portrayal in TV series in shaping the audiences' acceptance.展开更多
文摘Drug discovery calls for faster method development and high-throughput analysis in supporting drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, whereas the rapid, sensitive, and accurate analysis of biological samples remains a significant challenge. For analysis of complex biomatrices (e.g. plasma), liquid chromatography (LC) interfaced to mass spectrometry (MS) or tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) has been hampered by adverse matrix effects. For rapid assay development, it would be beneficial to improve the time-consuming method comparison and optimization steps by using generic procedures that work for a variety of compounds. However, injudiciously combining the generic procedures including protein precipitation for sample clean-up and electrospray ionization (ESI) for detection, as well as using conventional short-time isocratic or gradient LC, yield fast assay development, but often at the cost of decreased assay accuracy and increased risk of assay failure. We previously reported that the use of a mobile phase containing an extremely low concentration of ammonium formate (HCOONH4) or formic acid (HCOOH) increased analyte ESI response and controlled against matrix effects. We designated these favorable effects ‘LC-electrolyte effects’. These favorable effects can be achieved in either the positive or the negative ion ESI mode, but not for atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI). The magnitude of the LC-electrolyte effect on the analyte response depends on both the concentration of the electrolyte modifier added into the mobile phase and its identity, which is also analyte-dependent. In addition, LC is often optimized with more emphasis on improving the analytical sensitivity by concentrating the analyte on the LC column leading to a narrow and symmetric band and achieving sufficient separation between analytes and polar matrix components to avoid adverse ion suppression or enhancement of MS-MS detection. For these reasons, we proposed the so-called ‘pulse gradient system’ for conventional HPLC-based MS-MS analyses of complex biological samples, which is generic and makes method development straightforward. In order to support rapid PK studies for drug discovery, we applied the LC-electrolyte effects and the pulse gradient chromatography to the development of generic procedures that can be used to quickly generate reliable PK data for compound candidates. We herein demonstrate our approach using four model tested compounds (Compd-A,-B,-C, and-D). The analytical methods involve generic protein precipitation for sample clean-up, followed by application of fast LC gradients and the subsequent use of electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) for individual measurement of the tested compounds in 20 μL plasma samples. Good linearity over the concentration range of 1.6 or 8-25 000 ng/mL (r2>0.99), precision (RSD, 0.45%-13.10%), and accuracy (91%-112%) were achieved through the use of a low dose of formic acid (0.4 mmol/L or 0.015‰) in the methanol/water-based LC mobile phase. The analytical method was quite sensitive, providing a lower limit of quantification of 1.6 pg on-column except for Compd-C (8 pg), and showed negligible ion suppression caused by matrix components. Finally, the assay suitability was demonstrated in simulated discovery PK studies of the tested compounds with i.v./p.o. dosing to rats. This new assay approach has been adopted with good results in our laboratory for many recent discovery PK studies.
文摘Experiments were conducted to study the role of micro-electrolysis in removing chromaticity and COD and improving the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater. The results showed that the use of micro-electrolysis technology could remove more than 90% of chromaticity and more than 50% of COD and greatly improved the biodegradability of pharmaceutical wastewater. Lower initial pH could be advantageous to the removal of chromaticity. A retention time of 30 minutes was recommended for the process design of micro-electrolysis.
基金Project(04JJ40036) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province
文摘The technology of black coloring for stainless steel by electrochemical method was studied. The optimum bath compositions and operating conditions were obtained as follows: 4050g/L K2Cr2O7 , 1520g/L MnSO4, 1520g/L (NH4)2SO4, 2040g/L H3BO3, 2030 g/L additive A, 2 g/L (NH4)6Mo7O 24 ; time 920 min; temperature 1530℃; potential 3V and current density 12mA/cm 2 . The effects of the compositions of the bath on the quality of black colored film were discussed. The influences of passivation process on the black coloring velocity and performances of black colored film layer were investigated. The results show that the passivation process can improve the corrosion resistance and the stability to bear color-change; (NH4)2SO4 can control the black coloring velocity and prolong black coloring bath life remarkably; and additive A can improve the evenness and compactness of black colored film layer. The results of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectra show that the microstructure is of cylindrical lump, the filling process can decrease the crackles, and the main elements of black colored film are Fe, Cr, Mn and Ni.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.20476025), the Doctoral Research Foundation of the Ministry of Education of China (No.20050251004), E-institute of Shanghai High Institution Grid (No.200303) and Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission of China (No.05DJ14002).
文摘Interaction of anionic polyelectrolyte with cationic gemini surfactant has been investigated by coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulation.Polyelectrolyte facilitates the oppositely charged ionic surfactants to aggregate by suppressing the electrostatic repulsion between ionic head groups leading to the formation of micellar complex.With addition of surfactant,the conformation of polyion chain changes from stretched to random coiled to spherical,and at the same time more free micelles are formed by surfactants in mixtures.Increasing the length of spacer or tail chain in gemini surfactant will weaken its interaction with polyelectrolyte and simultaneously strengthen its tendency to self-assemble.The simulation results are consistent with experimental observations and reveal that the electrostatic interaction plays an important role in the interaction of polyelectrolyte with gemini sur- factant.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(2007CB707805) the National Natural Science Foundation of China(20876139)
文摘In general,productions of natural pigment in submerged microorganism culture were much less than that in solid-state fermentation,because the solid-state culture can provide a support carrier for the mycelium. To improve natural pigment production,the cultivation of Monascus purpureus in submerged encapsulated cell was investigated. Monascus purpureus immobilized in polyelectrolyte complex(PEC) microcapsules,which were pre-pared by sodium cellulose sulphate(NaCS) and poly-dimethyl-diallyl-ammonium chloride(PDMDAAC),was a good substitute for submerged cell culture because it mimicked the solid-state environment. The repeated-batch process with encapsulated cells was studied in flasks and a bubble column. The results indicated that the bubble column was more suitable for the encapsulation culture than the shaking flasks because of its good mass transfer performance and minor shear stress on cells. Owing to the protection of the microcapsule's membrane,Monascus purpureus in microcapsules increased approximately three times over that in free cell culture with negligible cell leakage to the medium. The pigment production in the bubble column finally reached 3.82(OD500) ,which was two times higher than in free cell culture. In addition,the duration of each batch was shortened to 15% of that in free cell culture.
基金Project(50574031) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium perchlorate([BMIM]ClO4) was synthesized by two steps with N-methylimidazolium.Some physico-chemical properties,such as density,surface tension,viscosity,electrical conductivity as well as electrochemical window,were investigated and solvent performance was also studied.The results show that this kind of ionic liquid is an excellent electrolyte with low viscosity,high electrical conductivity and wide electrochemical window.In addition,[BMIM]ClO4 is soluble in most conventional solvents and some metal oxides have high solubility in it,which lays the foundation of direct electrolysis of metal oxides in this ionic liquid.
基金Supported by the State Key Projects(No.96c-03-04-05).
文摘A new kind of electrophoretic affinity chromatography (EAC) for bioseparation was proposed. Separation by EAC was conducted in a multicompartment electrolyzer in which the affinity gel media were packed in one of the central compartments. The presence of an electric field accelerated the migration of proteins inside the gel matrix during adsorption and desorption processes. This led to the increase of the overall speed of separation. The present study was focused on the effect of the strength of the electric field on adsorption and desorption processes.
文摘Measurements of three chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): trichlorofluoromethane (CFC-11), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC-12) and trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113), along with methyl chloroform (CH 3CCl 3) and carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4) were made in water samples from Lake Washington, using Electron Capture-Gas Chromatography (EC-GC). The samples were collected in mid-autumn, a period when the lake’s upper layer undergoes rapid cooling. At the time of sampling, a strong vertical temperature gradient was present in the lake, with surface temperatures of ~14℃, and near bottom (50 meters) temperatures of ~8℃. The concentrations of dissolved CFC-12 and CFC-11 increased with depth, as expected from the higher solubilities of these gases at lower temperatures. Atmospheric measurements made at the sampling site at the time of the cruise, showed that CFC-11 and CFC-12 saturations in the near surface samples were 100 % and 106%, respectively. For the deepest sample (52 meters) CFC-11 and CFC-12 saturations were 102 % and 126 %. Because the surface layer of the lake responds to changes in atmospheric CFCs on a time scale of several weeks, the higher than equilibrium concentrations of CFC-12 observed at the time of sampling may reflect earlier episodes of elevated levels of atmospheric CFC-12 in this urban area. High concentrations of dissolved CFCs in runoff or industrial effluent might also lead to elevated CFC levels in the lake. The cold, deep water of Lake Washington is relatively isolated from the effects of surface gas exchange except during winter, and the supersaturations observed in the deep layer may reflect periods of elevated atmospheric CFC-12 levels from the previous winter season. These results were compared to summertime profiles of CFC-11 and CFC-12 made in 1994.
文摘The portrayal of obscenity in television series is not a new issue in our society. It is a reasonable fact to be understood, that the exposure to such explicit content of obscenity is acceptable in Western culture but somehow or rather, the acceptance of obscenity among the Asian society is still taboo and this has geared parents to pay greater attention to what type of media content should be watched by their children. The researcher believes the audience could also educate themselves by watching such television series since Malaysia is lacking in sexual education. This research consists of qualitative content analysis. The researcher had included the obscene visuals and dialogues in order to justify the existence of such sexual portrayal on the Grey's Anatomy TV series. A theory was selected for this study--the application on selected variables from a previous research done by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation (Sex on TV4, 2005). The researchers had found that such TV content could be a medium to promote safe sex messages since Malaysia lacks in sex education. The implication on theory was to distinguish the obscenity portrayal in TV series in shaping the audiences' acceptance.