Aim Cysteine proteases are closely associated with many human and non-human pathological processes and are potential targets for metal ions especially Hg^2＋ and the related species. In the present work, on the basis ...Aim Cysteine proteases are closely associated with many human and non-human pathological processes and are potential targets for metal ions especially Hg^2＋ and the related species. In the present work, on the basis of to the general study on the effects of some metal ions on the activity of papain, a well-known representative of cysteine protease family, the inhibitory effects of Hg^2＋ and polysulfide complexes were studied. Results All the metal ions tested （Hg^2＋, Cu^2＋, Ag^＋, Au^3＋, Zn^2＋, Cd^2＋, Fe^3＋, Mn^2＋, Pb^2＋, Yb^3＋） inhibit the activity of papain anda good correlation between the inhibitory potency and softness-and-hardness was observed. Among the metals, Hg^2＋ was shown to be a potent inhibitor of papain with a Kiof 2 × 10^-7 mol·L^-1 among. Excessive amounts of glutathione and cysteine could reactivate the enzyme activity of papain deactivated by Hg^2＋. These evidences supported that Hg^2＋ might bind to the catalytic site of papain. Interestingly, Hg （Ⅱ） polysulfide complexes were for the first time found to inhibit papain with a Ki of 7 × 10^-6 mol·L^-1, whose potency is close to a well known mercury compound, thimerosal （Ki=2.7 × 10^-6）. In addition, Hg （Ⅱ） polysulfide complexes exhibit good permeability （ 1.9 × 10-5 cm· s^-1） to caco-2 monolayer. Conclusion These results suggested that mercury polysulfide complexes might be potential bioactive species in the interaction with cysteine proteases and other- SH-content proteins, providing a new clue to understand the mechanism of the toxicological and pharmacological actions of cinnabar and other insoluble mercury compounds.展开更多
A natural polymer composite is the main choice to replace composites from petroleum derivatives. A composite is formed in two or more phases （i.e., organic and inorganic phases）. A composite that has specified energ...A natural polymer composite is the main choice to replace composites from petroleum derivatives. A composite is formed in two or more phases （i.e., organic and inorganic phases）. A composite that has specified energy band gap, electrical conductivity, and tensile strength can be used as semiconductor material. The objective of this research was to study the effect of production methods, concentration and type of metal oxide filler （TiO2, A1203, Fe203, and ZnO） on structure, energy band gap, and electrical conductivity of composites. Composites were prepared using a melt intercalation process with tapioca as a matrix and addition of 1%, 3%, 5o and 7% filler concentrations, and sonication processing time in interval of 40, 50, and 60 min. Structure and morphology of the composite were analyzed using FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and TEM. UV-vis was used to measure the energy band gap while electrical conductivity was measured using a potentiostat through determination of resistivity. In addition, tensile strength and elongation were measured by ASTM 822-02. The energy band gap of the tapioca/metal oxide composite was between 4.9-1.62 eV. Electrical conductivity showed a percolation thresholds for concentrations of 3%-5% TiO2, A1203, and Fe203 and 7% ZnO. The tapioca/ZnO composite with 5% ZnO and 50 min of processing time showed a maximum tensile strength of 74.84 kgf/cm2, 6% elongation, 1.27 - 10^-7ohm^-1cm^-1 electrical conductivity and energy band gap of 3.27 eV. The characteristics described show that the tapioca/metal oxide composite can be used as a semiconductor material.展开更多
Certain activator was expected to be developed to improve the free radical intermediates relative intensity, and thus to enhance the adhesion between wood fibers when fiberboard was made by laccase treated wood fibers...Certain activator was expected to be developed to improve the free radical intermediates relative intensity, and thus to enhance the adhesion between wood fibers when fiberboard was made by laccase treated wood fibers. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected in laccase-catalyzed oxidation of wood powder using ESR spin trapping technique. The effects of five metal ions (Cu2+, K+, Fe2+, Mg2+, Fe3+) and EDTA on ROS relative strengths were investigated under the condition of pH 5.6 by electron spin resonance spectrometry. The result shows that Cu2+ slightly activates the free radical reaction, and Fe2+ ion has a significant inhibitive effect on the ROS relative strength in the suspension liquid. There is a marked inhibition of the ROS relative intensity when 0.5 mmol/L EDTA is used. The metal ions that enhance laccase activity may be utilized to increase physical properties of fiberboard made by laccase oxidized wood fibers.展开更多
文摘Aim Cysteine proteases are closely associated with many human and non-human pathological processes and are potential targets for metal ions especially Hg^2＋ and the related species. In the present work, on the basis of to the general study on the effects of some metal ions on the activity of papain, a well-known representative of cysteine protease family, the inhibitory effects of Hg^2＋ and polysulfide complexes were studied. Results All the metal ions tested （Hg^2＋, Cu^2＋, Ag^＋, Au^3＋, Zn^2＋, Cd^2＋, Fe^3＋, Mn^2＋, Pb^2＋, Yb^3＋） inhibit the activity of papain anda good correlation between the inhibitory potency and softness-and-hardness was observed. Among the metals, Hg^2＋ was shown to be a potent inhibitor of papain with a Kiof 2 × 10^-7 mol·L^-1 among. Excessive amounts of glutathione and cysteine could reactivate the enzyme activity of papain deactivated by Hg^2＋. These evidences supported that Hg^2＋ might bind to the catalytic site of papain. Interestingly, Hg （Ⅱ） polysulfide complexes were for the first time found to inhibit papain with a Ki of 7 × 10^-6 mol·L^-1, whose potency is close to a well known mercury compound, thimerosal （Ki=2.7 × 10^-6）. In addition, Hg （Ⅱ） polysulfide complexes exhibit good permeability （ 1.9 × 10-5 cm· s^-1） to caco-2 monolayer. Conclusion These results suggested that mercury polysulfide complexes might be potential bioactive species in the interaction with cysteine proteases and other- SH-content proteins, providing a new clue to understand the mechanism of the toxicological and pharmacological actions of cinnabar and other insoluble mercury compounds.
文摘A natural polymer composite is the main choice to replace composites from petroleum derivatives. A composite is formed in two or more phases （i.e., organic and inorganic phases）. A composite that has specified energy band gap, electrical conductivity, and tensile strength can be used as semiconductor material. The objective of this research was to study the effect of production methods, concentration and type of metal oxide filler （TiO2, A1203, Fe203, and ZnO） on structure, energy band gap, and electrical conductivity of composites. Composites were prepared using a melt intercalation process with tapioca as a matrix and addition of 1%, 3%, 5o and 7% filler concentrations, and sonication processing time in interval of 40, 50, and 60 min. Structure and morphology of the composite were analyzed using FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and TEM. UV-vis was used to measure the energy band gap while electrical conductivity was measured using a potentiostat through determination of resistivity. In addition, tensile strength and elongation were measured by ASTM 822-02. The energy band gap of the tapioca/metal oxide composite was between 4.9-1.62 eV. Electrical conductivity showed a percolation thresholds for concentrations of 3%-5% TiO2, A1203, and Fe203 and 7% ZnO. The tapioca/ZnO composite with 5% ZnO and 50 min of processing time showed a maximum tensile strength of 74.84 kgf/cm2, 6% elongation, 1.27 - 10^-7ohm^-1cm^-1 electrical conductivity and energy band gap of 3.27 eV. The characteristics described show that the tapioca/metal oxide composite can be used as a semiconductor material.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (30471352).
文摘Certain activator was expected to be developed to improve the free radical intermediates relative intensity, and thus to enhance the adhesion between wood fibers when fiberboard was made by laccase treated wood fibers. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected in laccase-catalyzed oxidation of wood powder using ESR spin trapping technique. The effects of five metal ions (Cu2+, K+, Fe2+, Mg2+, Fe3+) and EDTA on ROS relative strengths were investigated under the condition of pH 5.6 by electron spin resonance spectrometry. The result shows that Cu2+ slightly activates the free radical reaction, and Fe2+ ion has a significant inhibitive effect on the ROS relative strength in the suspension liquid. There is a marked inhibition of the ROS relative intensity when 0.5 mmol/L EDTA is used. The metal ions that enhance laccase activity may be utilized to increase physical properties of fiberboard made by laccase oxidized wood fibers.
