In order to improve the property of traditional Ce-based conversion coatings, Ce-silane-ZrO2 composite coatings were successfully prepared on 1060 aluminum. The microstructure, chemical element composition and corrosi...In order to improve the property of traditional Ce-based conversion coatings, Ce-silane-ZrO2 composite coatings were successfully prepared on 1060 aluminum. The microstructure, chemical element composition and corrosion resistance of Ce-based conversion coatings and Ce-silane-ZrO2 composite coatings were investigated by SEM, AFM, XPS and EIS analyses. Stacking structure of the composite coating can be observed. The inner layer of the composite coatings mainly consists of oxide and hydroxide of Ce（Ⅲ）, and the silane network is composed of the outer layer together with a small amount of Ce（Ⅳ） hydroxide. By adding silane and ZrO2 nanoparticles into Ce-based conversion coatings, the porosity and the micro cracks of the coatings decrease apparently accompanying with the improvement of the corrosion resistance.展开更多
Cucurbitacin B(CUB)is a major active principle contained in the calyx melo of Cucumis melo L.The immunopotentiating effects of CuB(im,qd×5)were studied.At lower doses, CuB increased the number of peripheral blood...Cucurbitacin B(CUB)is a major active principle contained in the calyx melo of Cucumis melo L.The immunopotentiating effects of CuB(im,qd×5)were studied.At lower doses, CuB increased the number of peripheral blood T lymphocytes(0.1 mg/kg),the rate of PHA-induced lymphocyte transformation(0.2 mg/kg),the number of plaque forming cells(PFC)of the spleen(0.2 mg/kg)and the level of serum hemolysin(0.4 mg/kg).The phagocytosis of macrophages and the clearance rate of charcoal particles were enhanced only by a large dose(0.8 mg/kg).The results indicate that CuB can potentiate both cellular and humoral immune function.展开更多
Increasing evidence indicates that transforming growth factor β （TGF-β） signaling pathways play many important roles in the early development of mollusks. However, limited information is known concerning their det...Increasing evidence indicates that transforming growth factor β （TGF-β） signaling pathways play many important roles in the early development of mollusks. However, limited information is known concerning their detailed mechanisms. Here, we describe the identification, cloning and characterization of two Smad genes, the key components of TGF-β signaling pathways, from the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. Sequence analysis of the two genes, designated as cgi-smad1/5/8 and cgi-smad4, revealed conserved functional characteristics. The two genes were widely expressed in embryos and larvae, suggesting multiple roles in the early development of C. gigas. The mRNA of the two genes aggregated in the D quadrant and cgi-smad4 was highly expressed on the dorsal side of the gastrula, indicating that TGF-β signaling pathways may be involved in dorsoventral patterning in C. gigas. Furthermore, high expression levels of the two genes in the shell fields of embryos at different stages suggested important roles for TGF-β signaling pathways in particular phases of shell development, including the formation of the initial shell field and the biomineralization of larval shells. The results of this study provide fundamental support for elucidating how TGF-β signaling pathways participate in the early development of bivalve mollusks, and suggest that further work is warranted to this end.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to analyze spatio-temporal dynamics of localization of protease-sensitive sites Arg-X in non-histone and histone blocks of heteropolymer suprastructures （nucleoplasm, chromatin, nuclear ...The purpose of this study was to analyze spatio-temporal dynamics of localization of protease-sensitive sites Arg-X in non-histone and histone blocks of heteropolymer suprastructures （nucleoplasm, chromatin, nuclear matrix） as possible zones affecting the conformational rearrangements of the total interphase chromatin at the induction of increasing morphogenesis of mature embryos-germs of spring and transformed from its winter wheat. Germinated embryos-germs were detached from endosperm after 24 hours from the start of soaking. Cell nuclei have been allocated from embryos-germs and cleared, and then from their heteropolymer suprastructures （nucleoplasm, chromatin loosely bound with nuclear matrix and chromatin tightly bound with nuclear matrix, and nuclear matrix） were extracted by increasing ionic strength of solution. From isolated nuclear suprastructures, non-histone proteins were separated from histones using ion exchange chromatography. Trypsin-like complexes from non-histone proteins and histone blocks were isolated using the affinity chromatography. The Arg-X （tryptase） activity was assessed by cleavage of Arg-X bonds in the arginine-enriched protein protamine. Hypersensitivity to the Arg-X proteolysis in trypsin-like complexes detected at the level suprastructures of chromatin tightly bound with the nuclear matrix was shown. The most active changes of the nuclear proteome have occurred at the level of the non-histone proteins and the core histones （H2A ＋ H2B） （H3 ＋ H4） of induced to growth embryos-seedlings of winter wheat （compared to the initial spring form of wheat）. Perhaps hypersensitivity to the Arg-X activity of the trypsin-like complexes in the non-histone proteins and the core blocks of chromatin tightly bound with nuclear matrix have been entrenched during the transforming of the winter wheat from the initial spring wheat.展开更多
Using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations based on Gay-Berne potential model, we have simulated the cooling process of liquid n-butanol. A new set of GB parameters are obtained by fitting the results of dens...Using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations based on Gay-Berne potential model, we have simulated the cooling process of liquid n-butanol. A new set of GB parameters are obtained by fitting the results of density functional theory calculations. The simulations are carried out in the range of 290-50 K with temperature decrements of 10 K. The cooling characteristics are determined on the basis of the variations of the density, the potential energy and orientational order parameter with temperature, whose slopes all show discontinuity. Both the radial distribution function curves and the second-rank orientational correlation function curves exhibit splitting in the second peak. Using the discontinuous change of these thermodynamic and structure properties, we obtain the glass transition at an estimate of temperature Tg=1204.10 K, which is in good agreement with experimental results 1104-1 K.展开更多
We report a new strategy to prepare gold nanoflowers （AuNFs） using a two-step seed-mediated method. The as-prepared AuNFs were employed as surface-enhance Raman scattering （SERS） substrates, showing strong signal ...We report a new strategy to prepare gold nanoflowers （AuNFs） using a two-step seed-mediated method. The as-prepared AuNFs were employed as surface-enhance Raman scattering （SERS） substrates, showing strong signal enhancement. We further found that iodide ions （I^-） could selectively induce the morphological transformation of AuNFs to spheres, resulting in a blue-shift of the localized surface plasmon resonance （LSPR） bands, a color change of the AuNFs solution from blue to red, and decreased SERS activity. This behavior allows the AuNFs to be used in the determination of I^-.展开更多
基金Project(51172217)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2010GGX10310)supported by Shandong Science and Technology Program,China+1 种基金Project(10-3-4-1-jch)supported by Science and Technology Program on Basic Research Project of Qingdao,ChinaProject(4500-841313001)supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘In order to improve the property of traditional Ce-based conversion coatings, Ce-silane-ZrO2 composite coatings were successfully prepared on 1060 aluminum. The microstructure, chemical element composition and corrosion resistance of Ce-based conversion coatings and Ce-silane-ZrO2 composite coatings were investigated by SEM, AFM, XPS and EIS analyses. Stacking structure of the composite coating can be observed. The inner layer of the composite coatings mainly consists of oxide and hydroxide of Ce（Ⅲ）, and the silane network is composed of the outer layer together with a small amount of Ce（Ⅳ） hydroxide. By adding silane and ZrO2 nanoparticles into Ce-based conversion coatings, the porosity and the micro cracks of the coatings decrease apparently accompanying with the improvement of the corrosion resistance.
文摘Cucurbitacin B(CUB)is a major active principle contained in the calyx melo of Cucumis melo L.The immunopotentiating effects of CuB(im,qd×5)were studied.At lower doses, CuB increased the number of peripheral blood T lymphocytes(0.1 mg/kg),the rate of PHA-induced lymphocyte transformation(0.2 mg/kg),the number of plaque forming cells(PFC)of the spleen(0.2 mg/kg)and the level of serum hemolysin(0.4 mg/kg).The phagocytosis of macrophages and the clearance rate of charcoal particles were enhanced only by a large dose(0.8 mg/kg).The results indicate that CuB can potentiate both cellular and humoral immune function.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31001102)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2010CB126403)
文摘Increasing evidence indicates that transforming growth factor β （TGF-β） signaling pathways play many important roles in the early development of mollusks. However, limited information is known concerning their detailed mechanisms. Here, we describe the identification, cloning and characterization of two Smad genes, the key components of TGF-β signaling pathways, from the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. Sequence analysis of the two genes, designated as cgi-smad1/5/8 and cgi-smad4, revealed conserved functional characteristics. The two genes were widely expressed in embryos and larvae, suggesting multiple roles in the early development of C. gigas. The mRNA of the two genes aggregated in the D quadrant and cgi-smad4 was highly expressed on the dorsal side of the gastrula, indicating that TGF-β signaling pathways may be involved in dorsoventral patterning in C. gigas. Furthermore, high expression levels of the two genes in the shell fields of embryos at different stages suggested important roles for TGF-β signaling pathways in particular phases of shell development, including the formation of the initial shell field and the biomineralization of larval shells. The results of this study provide fundamental support for elucidating how TGF-β signaling pathways participate in the early development of bivalve mollusks, and suggest that further work is warranted to this end.
文摘The purpose of this study was to analyze spatio-temporal dynamics of localization of protease-sensitive sites Arg-X in non-histone and histone blocks of heteropolymer suprastructures （nucleoplasm, chromatin, nuclear matrix） as possible zones affecting the conformational rearrangements of the total interphase chromatin at the induction of increasing morphogenesis of mature embryos-germs of spring and transformed from its winter wheat. Germinated embryos-germs were detached from endosperm after 24 hours from the start of soaking. Cell nuclei have been allocated from embryos-germs and cleared, and then from their heteropolymer suprastructures （nucleoplasm, chromatin loosely bound with nuclear matrix and chromatin tightly bound with nuclear matrix, and nuclear matrix） were extracted by increasing ionic strength of solution. From isolated nuclear suprastructures, non-histone proteins were separated from histones using ion exchange chromatography. Trypsin-like complexes from non-histone proteins and histone blocks were isolated using the affinity chromatography. The Arg-X （tryptase） activity was assessed by cleavage of Arg-X bonds in the arginine-enriched protein protamine. Hypersensitivity to the Arg-X proteolysis in trypsin-like complexes detected at the level suprastructures of chromatin tightly bound with the nuclear matrix was shown. The most active changes of the nuclear proteome have occurred at the level of the non-histone proteins and the core histones （H2A ＋ H2B） （H3 ＋ H4） of induced to growth embryos-seedlings of winter wheat （compared to the initial spring form of wheat）. Perhaps hypersensitivity to the Arg-X activity of the trypsin-like complexes in the non-histone proteins and the core blocks of chromatin tightly bound with nuclear matrix have been entrenched during the transforming of the winter wheat from the initial spring wheat.
文摘Using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations based on Gay-Berne potential model, we have simulated the cooling process of liquid n-butanol. A new set of GB parameters are obtained by fitting the results of density functional theory calculations. The simulations are carried out in the range of 290-50 K with temperature decrements of 10 K. The cooling characteristics are determined on the basis of the variations of the density, the potential energy and orientational order parameter with temperature, whose slopes all show discontinuity. Both the radial distribution function curves and the second-rank orientational correlation function curves exhibit splitting in the second peak. Using the discontinuous change of these thermodynamic and structure properties, we obtain the glass transition at an estimate of temperature Tg=1204.10 K, which is in good agreement with experimental results 1104-1 K.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21305113)the Chongqing Fundamental and Advanced Research Project (cstc2013jcyjA50008)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (XDJK2015B029)the fund of State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry (Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences) (SKLEAC201312)the Research Fund for the Doctor Program of Southwest University (swu111077)
文摘We report a new strategy to prepare gold nanoflowers （AuNFs） using a two-step seed-mediated method. The as-prepared AuNFs were employed as surface-enhance Raman scattering （SERS） substrates, showing strong signal enhancement. We further found that iodide ions （I^-） could selectively induce the morphological transformation of AuNFs to spheres, resulting in a blue-shift of the localized surface plasmon resonance （LSPR） bands, a color change of the AuNFs solution from blue to red, and decreased SERS activity. This behavior allows the AuNFs to be used in the determination of I^-.
