一种具有识别Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)荧光探针的设计和应用

设计合成了一种含双酯基的1,2,3-三氮唑化合物,与罗丹明B酰肼结合生成了具有“开-关”性质的荧光探针(简称L_(2)),应用光谱学表征了L_(2)的物理化学参数。L_(2)分别在DMF/Tris-HCl(1:1,v/v,pH=6.0,20μmol/L)和MeOH(20μmol/L)溶液中对Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)显示出高选择性和灵敏性;利用荧光和紫外光谱分别测定了L_(2)对19种金属离子和14种阴离子的光学性能。实验表明,Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)的存在使得L_(2)在585 nm和576 nm均有一个新的发射峰出现;同时伴随着荧光强度明显的增强,溶液体系发生了裸眼能识别的显色变化,表明Hg^(2+)可以将罗丹明分子的酰肼闭环结构转换为开环结构,并以1:2的比例方式生成了一种新配合物,这也被质谱、工作曲线、核磁滴定和TD-DFT计算的结果所证实;L_(2)对Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)的检测限分别为7.45 nmol/L和0.67μmol/L。此外,生物活性测定显示L_(2)对HeLa细胞有非常低的毒性,并且可用于HeLa细胞中Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)的细胞成像,表明L_(2)在体内可进行微测定Hg^(2+)和ClO^(-)的巨大潜力。

基于点击-去点击化学反应的Hg^(2+)荧光探针检测体系构建

基于杂化罗丹明与巯基化合物之间的点击化学反应及巯基化合物与金属汞离子的配位反应导致的去点击化学反应机理,构建香豆素杂化罗丹明探针-1,3,5-苯三硫酚-Hg^(2+)的三元荧光检测体系。在该体系中,探针能够与1,3,5-苯三硫酚中的巯基基团发生加成反应,破坏探针的共轭结构,从而导致探针的红色荧光猝灭。加入Hg^(2+)后,Hg^(2+)与1,3,5-苯三硫酚通过配位作用结合,使其从探针结构上离去,探针的共轭结构及红色荧光恢复。体系的荧光强度与Hg^(2+)在5×10^(-9)~1×10^(-8)、1×10^(-8)~1.1×10^(-7)mol/L浓度范围内呈良好的线性关系,检测限为2×10^(-9)mol/L,等倍量的常见重金属离子对Hg^(2+)的特异性识别无干扰。应用于实际饮用水样品中Hg^(2+)含量检测,回收率可达到86.7%~110.2%。

1,3-氧硫戊环为受体的Hg^(2+)荧光探针的设计、合成及性能

Hg^(2+)是毒性最强的重金属离子之一,会造成空气、土壤和水的污染,严重损害人体健康,开发有效的分析方法检测环境体系中的Hg^(2+)尤为重要。荧光探针因其灵敏度高、选择性好、响应速度快、可实时在线检测等优点,已广泛应用于Hg^(2+)检测。以Hg^(2+)促进硫代缩醛的去保护反应设计合成了一种全新的以1,3-氧硫戊环为受体的开启型Hg^(2+)荧光探针[2-(pyren-1-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane,POX],通过^(1)H NMR、^(13)C NMR和HRMS对POX结构进行表征,考察了POX在CH_(3)CH_(2)OH/H_(2)O中对Hg^(2+)的选择性、竞争性、浓度滴定、pH滴定、时间依赖性、检出限和识别机理等。研究结果表明,POX可在较宽的pH范围内对Hg^(2+)快速识别,并表现出高度的选择性和灵敏度;向POX中加入Hg^(2+)后,在386 nm处出现明显的荧光发射峰,表明POX对Hg^(2+)呈现出显著的荧光“开启”效应,其识别过程几乎不受其他金属离子干扰;荧光滴定实验表明POX在Hg^(2+)浓度为0~6.5μmol·L^(-1)范围内具有良好的线性响应(R^(2)=0.9994),检出限为0.168μmol·L^(-1),在实际水样中检测Hg^(2+)的RSD小于2.92%。由于POX合成简单、原料易得且pH适用范围较广,可作为定性和定量检测环境中Hg^(2+)的潜在工具。

氨基酸基氮掺杂荧光碳点的制备及饮料中Hg^(2+)的检测

汞离子是一种高毒性的重金属污染物,人体摄入后会带来健康危害,因此控制食品中的汞离子含量非常重要。以柠檬酸为碳源,不同的氨基酸为氮源掺杂,采用一步水热法制备高性能荧光的碳点(CDs),探究不同氨基酸基氮掺杂对碳点荧光量子产率(QY)的影响,以及这些氨基酸基氮掺杂碳点对汞离子的响应。结果显示,不同氨基酸的碳链长度和官能团对CDs的QY有一定的影响。Hg^(2+)能高效猝灭以甘氨酸(Gly)为氮源掺杂的Gly-CDs的荧光,Gly-CDs具有良好的荧光稳定性,在优化的试验条件下,用于Hg^(2+)检测的线性范围为0.00~7.00μmol/L和8.00~60.00μmol/L,检出限为0.20μmol/L。据此构建的荧光探针用于检测实际饮料样品中的Hg^(2+),回收率在90.08%~107.90%。该方法简便、快速、灵敏、适用于饮料中Hg^(2+)的测定。

Involvement of the ABA-and H_(2)O_(2)-Mediated Ascorbate-Glutathione Cycle in the Drought Stress Responses of Wheat Roots

Abscisic acid(ABA),hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) and ascorbate(AsA)–glutathione(GSH)cycle are widely known for their participation in various stresses.However,the relationship between ABA and H_(2)O_(2) levels and the AsA–GSH cycle under drought stress in wheat has not been studied.In this study,a hydroponic experiment was conducted in wheat seedlings subjected to 15%polyethylene glycol(PEG)6000–induced dehydration.Drought stress caused the rapid accumulation of endogenous ABA and H_(2)O_(2) and significantly decreased the number of root tips compared with the control.The application of ABA significantly increased the number of root tips,whereas the application of H_(2)O_(2) markedly reduced the number of root tips,compared with that under 15%PEG-6000.In addition,drought stress markedly increased the DHA,GSH and GSSG levels,but decreased the AsA levels,AsA/DHA and GSH/GSSG ratios compared with those in the control.The activities of the four enzymes in the AsA–GSH cycle were also markedly increased under drought stress,including glutathione reductase(GR),ascorbate peroxidase(APX),monodehydroascorbate reductase(MDHAR)and dehydroascorbate reductase(DHAR),compared with those in the control.However,the application of an ABA inhibitor significantly inhibited GR,DHAR and APX activities,whereas the application of an H_(2)O_(2) inhibitor significantly inhibited DHAR and MDHAR activities.Furthermore,the application of ABA inhibitor significantly promoted the increases of H_(2)O_(2) and the application of H_(2)O_(2) inhibitor significantly blocked the increases of ABA,compared with those under 15% PEG-6000.Taken together,the results indicated that ABA and H_(2)O_(2) probably interact under drought stress in wheat;and both of them can mediate drought stress by modulating the enzymes in AsA–GSH cycle,where ABA acts as the main regulator of GR,DHAR,and APX activities,and H_(2)O_(2) acts as the main regulator of DHAR and MDHAR activities.

Hg^(2+)光热传感实验的设计与实践

以问题导向学习(PBL)设计了基于温度信号的Hg^(2+)光热传感综合教学实验。在该教学实验中,学生首先基于机械化学,采用湿法研磨策略,制备了具有高光热转换效率的CuS纳米颗粒(CuS NPs),而后基于CuS NPs与Hg^(2+)的沉淀置换反应诱导的CuS NPs分散液的光热信号变化实现了环境水样中Hg^(2+)的检测。将Hg^(2+)光热传感的科研成果融入实验教学环节,探讨本科化学实验的创新教学设计理念,实现了以科学研究思维来指导设计大学化学创新实验,有助于系统全面地培养学生发现问题及解决问题的能力,同时将有效提升学生的基础知识综合利用与实践创新能力,促进高校本科实验教学改革。

Duodenal-jejunal bypass improves hypothalamic oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic rats via glucagon-like peptide 1-mediated Nrf2/HO-1 signaling

BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is often accompanied by impaired glucose utilization in the brain,leading to oxidative stress,neuronal cell injury and inflammation.Previous studies have shown that duodenal jejunal bypass(DJB)surgery significantly improves brain glucose metabolism in T2DM rats,the role and the metabolism of DJB in improving brain oxidative stress and inflammation condition in T2DM rats remain unclear.AIM To investigate the role and metabolism of DJB in improving hypothalamic oxidative stress and inflammation condition in T2DM rats.METHODS A T2DM rat model was induced via a high-glucose and high-fat diet,combined with a low-dose streptozotocin injection.T2DM rats were divided into DJB operation and Sham operation groups.DJB surgical intervention was carried out on T2DM rats.The differential expression of hypothalamic proteins was analyzed using quantitative proteomics analysis.Proteins related to oxidative stress,inflammation,and neuronal injury in the hypothalamus of T2DM rats were analyzed by flow cytometry,quantitative real-time PCR,Western blotting,and immunofluorescence.RESULTS Quantitative proteomics analysis showed significant differences in proteins related to oxidative stress,inflammation,and neuronal injury in the hypothalamus of rats with T2DM-DJB after DJB surgery,compared to the T2DM-Sham groups of rats.Oxidative stress-related proteins(glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor,Nrf2,and HO-1)were significantly increased(P<0.05)in the hypothalamus of rats with T2DM after DJB surgery.DJB surgery significantly reduced(P<0.05)hypothalamic inflammation in T2DM rats by inhibiting the activation of NF-κB and decreasing the expression of interleukin(IL)-1βand IL-6.DJB surgery significantly reduced(P<0.05)the expression of factors related to neuronal injury(glial fibrillary acidic protein and Caspase-3)in the hypothalamus of T2DM rats and upregulated(P<0.05)the expression of neuroprotective factors(C-fos,Ki67,Bcl-2,and BDNF),thereby reducing hypothalamic injury in T2DM rats.CONCLUSION DJB surgery improve oxidative stress and inflammation in the hypothalamus of T2DM rats and reduce neuronal cell injury by activating the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor-mediated Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.

氮掺杂碳点的制备及其在Hg^(2+)测定中的应用研究

以柠檬酸为碳源,尿素、邻菲罗啉、氨水、硫脲、精氨酸为氮源,通过水热法合成了5种氮掺杂荧光碳点。对合成的碳点进行荧光性能表征,测定了每种碳点的最佳激发和发射波长,在最佳发射波长下,利用荧光猝灭对Hg^(2+)进行检测。结果表明,以精氨酸为氮源制备的碳点对Hg^(2+)检测具有较灵敏的响应,其线性范围为0.25~1.5μmol/L。

Dip2a regulates stress susceptibility in the basolateral amygdala

Dysregulation of neurotransmitter metabolism in the central nervous system contributes to mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post–traumatic stress disorder. Monoamines and amino acids are important types of neurotransmitters. Our previous results have shown that disco-interacting protein 2 homolog A(Dip2a) knockout mice exhibit brain development disorders and abnormal amino acid metabolism in serum. This suggests that DIP2A is involved in the metabolism of amino acid–associated neurotransmitters. Therefore, we performed targeted neurotransmitter metabolomics analysis and found that Dip2a deficiency caused abnormal metabolism of tryptophan and thyroxine in the basolateral amygdala and medial prefrontal cortex. In addition, acute restraint stress induced a decrease in 5-hydroxytryptamine in the basolateral amygdala. Additionally, Dip2a was abundantly expressed in excitatory neurons of the basolateral amygdala, and deletion of Dip2a in these neurons resulted in hopelessness-like behavior in the tail suspension test. Altogether, these findings demonstrate that DIP2A in the basolateral amygdala may be involved in the regulation of stress susceptibility. This provides critical evidence implicating a role of DIP2A in affective disorders.

磁性聚氨基噻唑吸附剂脱除水体Hg^(2+)性能

聚多巴胺(PDA)辅助负载聚氨基噻唑(PAT)法制备了磁性颗粒吸附剂Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT。对吸附剂进行了XRD、VSM、TG、SEM、XPS、EDS和Zeta电位等表征分析,考察了吸附剂对Hg^(2+)的吸附性能。结果表明,Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT具有超顺磁性,在pH小于2时Zeta电位为正,pH大于2时Zeta电位为负。在303 K和Hg^(2+)浓度为50 mg/L模拟废水中,当pH为1.3和5.0时,Hg^(2+)的平衡吸附量分别为121.9 mg/g和153.1 mg/g。在强酸(如pH 1.3)和弱酸(如pH 5.0)环境下Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT吸附Hg^(2+)的过程均是自发过程,且符合二级动力学模型和Langmuir等温吸附模型。强酸环境下(如pH 1.3)Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT吸附Hg^(2+)是焓驱动的放热过程,弱酸(如pH 5.0)环境下是熵驱动的吸热过程。用2 mol/L混酸(盐酸和硝酸摩尔比为1∶1)作为解吸液可使Hg^(2+)解吸率达91%以上。在303 K、pH 1.3、Hg^(2+)浓度20 mg/L条件下,当Na^(+)、K^(+)、Mg^(2+)、Ca^(2+)、Cu^(2+)、Zn^(2+)、Ni^(2+)质量浓度为Hg^(2+)的20倍时,Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT的Hg^(2+)平衡吸附量分别下降了33.2%、32.1%、20.6%、26.7%、21.2%、29.6%、17.8%。在模拟海水下,Hg^(2+)吸附量下降40.9%。Fe_(3)O_(4)@SiO_(2)@PDA-PAT具有较好的Hg^(2+)选择性,具有净化海水脱除重金属的应用潜力。

Interfacial stress engineering toward enhancement of ferroelectricity in Al doped HfO_(2) thin films

Ferroelectric HfO_(2)has attracted much attention owing to its superior ferroelectricity at an ultra-thin thickness and good compatibility with Si-based complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS)technology.However,the crystallization of polar orthorhombic phase(o-phase)HfO_(2)is less competitive,which greatly limits the ferroelectricity of the as-obtained ferroelectric HfO_(2)thin films.Fortunately,the crystallization of o-phase HfO_(2)can be thermodynamically modulated via interfacial stress engineering.In this paper,the growth of improved ferroelectric Al doped HfO_(2)(HfO_(2):Al)thin films on(111)-oriented Si substrate has been reported.Structural analysis has suggested that nonpolar monoclinic HfO_(2):Al grown on(111)-oriented Si substrate suffered from a strong compressive strain,which promoted the crystallization of(111)-oriented o-phase HfO_(2)in the as-grown HfO_(2):Al thin films.In addition,the in-plane lattice of(111)-oriented Si substrate matches well with that of(111)-oriented o-phase HfO_(2),which further thermally stabilizes the o-phase HfO_(2).Accordingly,an improved ferroelectricity with a remnant polarization(2P_(r))of 26.7C/cm^(2) has been obtained.The results shown in this work provide a simple way toward the preparation of improved ferroelectric HfO_(2)thin films.

Upregulation of α-ENaC induces pancreatic β-cell dysfunction,ER stress,and SIRT2 degradation

Islet beta cells(β-cells)produce insulin in response to high blood glucose levels,which is essential for preserving glucose homeostasis.Voltage-gated ion channels inβ-cells,including Na+,K+,and Ca2+channels,aid in the release of insulin.The epithelial sodium channel alpha subunit(α-ENaC),a voltage-independent sodium ion channel,is also expressed in human pancreatic endocrine cells.However,there is no reported study on the function of ENaC in theβ-cells.In the current study,we found thatα-ENaC was expressed in human pancreatic glandule and pancreatic isletβ-cells.In the pancreas of db/db mice and high-fat diet-induced mice,and in mouse isletβ-cells(MIN6 cells)treated with palmitate,α-ENaC expression was increased.Whenα-ENaC was overexpressed in MIN6 cells,insulin content and glucose-induced insulin secretion were significantly reduced.On the other hand,palmitate injured isletβ-cells and suppressed insulin synthesis and secretion,but increasedα-ENaC expression in MIN6 cells.However,α-ENaC knockout(Scnn1a−/−)in MIN6 cells attenuatedβ-cell disorder induced by palmitate.Furthermore,α-ENaC regulated the ubiquitylation and degradation of sirtuin 2 inβ-cells.α-ENaC also modulatedβ-cell function in correlation with the inositol-requiring enzyme 1 alpha/X-box binding protein 1(IRE1α/XBP1)and protein kinase RNA-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase/C/EBP homologous protein(PERK/CHOP)endoplasmic reticulum stress pathways.These results suggest thatα-ENaC may play a novel role in insulin synthesis and secretion in theβ-cells,and the upregulation ofα-ENaC promotes isletβ-cell dysfunction.In conclusion,α-ENaC may be a key regulator involved in isletβ-cell damage and a potential therapeutic target for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Hesperidin ameliorates H_(2)O_(2)-induced bovine mammary epithelial cell oxidative stress via the Nrf2 signaling pathway

Background Hesperidin is a citrus flavonoid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential. However, its protective effects on bovine mammary epithelial cells(b MECs) exposed to oxidative stress have not been elucidated.Results In this study, we investigated the effects of hesperidin on H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative stress in b MECs and the underlying molecular mechanism. We found that hesperidin attenuated H_(2)O_(2)-induced cell damage by reducing reactive oxygen species(ROS) and malondialdehyde(MDA) levels, increasing catalase(CAT) activity, and improving cell proliferation and mitochondrial membrane potential. Moreover, hesperidin activated the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway by inducing the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and the expression of its downstream genes NQO1 and HO-1, which are antioxidant enzymes involved in ROS scavenging and cellular redox balance. The protective effects of hesperidin were blocked by the Nrf2 inhibitor ML385, indicating that they were Nrf2 dependent.Conclusions Our results suggest that hesperidin could protect b MECs from oxidative stress injury by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, suggesting that hesperidin as a natural antioxidant has positive potential as a feed additive or plant drug to promote the health benefits of bovine mammary.

BTG2 interference ameliorates high glucose-caused oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, and lipid deposition in HK-2 cells

Objective:Diabetic nephropathy(DN)is a deleterious microangiopathy of diabetes,constituting a critical determinant of fatality in diabetic patients.This work is purposed to disclose the effects and modulatory mechanism of BTG anti-proliferation factor 2(BTG2)during the pathological process of DN.Methods:BTG2 expression in kidney tissues of diabetic mice and high glucose(HG)-exposed human proximal tubular cell line HK-2 was assessed with Western blot and RT-qPCR.The diabetic mice model was constructed by streptozotocin injection and confirmed by the blood glucose level beyond 16.7 mmol/L.Hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)staining and measurement of kidney function hallmarks were conducted to assess kidney injury.Cell counting kit(CCK)-8 method and TUNEL assay appraised cell activity and apoptosis.Oil red O staining assayed lipid accumulation.Relevant commercial kits were used to estimate oxidative stress-related factors.Co-immunoprecipitation(Co-IP)assay testified the binding relationship of BTG2 with protein arginine methyltransferase 1(PRMT1).Results:BTG2 expression was significantly raised in renal tissues of diabetic mice and HK-2 cells exposed to HG.BTG2 deficiency improved viability and extenuated the apoptosis,lipid deposition as well as oxidative stress in HK-2 cells following HG exposure.In addition,PRMT1 was also overexpressed in HK-2 cells exposed to HG.BTG2 interacted with PRMT1 and positively modulated PRMT1 expression.The effects of BTG2 interference on viability,apoptosis,lipid deposition,and oxidative stress in HG-challenged HK-2 cells were partially abrogated by PRMT1 overexpression.Conclusion:Altogether,BTG2 might aggravate HK-2 cell injury in response to HG by binding with PRMT1,providing a novel target for the therapeutic strategy of DN.

8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine (8-OH-2dG) as a Biomarker of Oxidative Stress (OS) in the Acute Exacerbation of Spontaneous Preterm Birth (SPTB)

Spontaneous preterm birth (SPTB) is characterized by the delivery of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation, and this condition is associated with significant health challenges for the newborn. Emerging evidence highlights the importance of biomarkers for understanding the mechanisms underlying SPTB. One such biomarker, 8-OH-2dG, plays a critical role in evaluating oxidative stress and its impact on pregnancy outcomes. It has been demonstrated that 8-OH-2dG is a product of oxidative DNA damage and is widely recognized as a key indicator of cellular oxidative stress. Elevated reactive oxygen species in SPTB result in higher levels of the DNA degradation product 8-OH-2dG in amniotic fluid, causing damage to maternal and fetal tissues that could lead to premature rupture of fetal membranes. Therefore, evaluating the role of 8-OH-2dG in SPTB is of great interest. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge on 8-OH-2dG as a biomarker for SPTB and aims to elucidate its mechanism in this condition.

Oxidative stress mediates glycidol-induced endothelial injury and its protection by 6-C-(E-2-fluorostyryl)naringenin

Glycidol is a common lipid-derived foodborne toxicant mainly presents in refined oils and related foodstuffs.Vascular endothelial cells may be potential targets of the deleterious effects associated with glycidol exposure.In human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs),we found that glycidol treatment promoted endothelialto-mesenchymal transition(EndMT)at a lower concentration(0.5 mmol/L),while induced apoptosis and inflammation at a higher concentration(1 mmol/L).These harmful effects were achieved by the activation of NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathway and were mediated by reactive oxygen species(ROS).In addition,the protective potential of 6-C-(E-2-fluorostyryl)naringenin(6-CEFN)against glycidol was evaluated and compared with naringenin.HUVECs pre-treated with 6-CEFN,but not naringenin,displayed resistance to endothelial dysfunction caused by glycidol.

Protective effect of camellia oil on H_(2)O_(2)-induced oxidative stress injury in H9C2 cardiomyocytes of rats

Objective: To explore the protective effect of camellia oil against H2O2-induced oxidative stress injury in rat H9C2 cardiomyocytes. Methods: CCK8 method was used to detect the cell survival rate of H9C2 cardiomyocytes treated with different concentrations of H2O2. Normal cultured cells were used as the blank control group, and the cells were treated with 200 μmol/L H2O2 for 24 h. An oxidative stress injury model was constructed as the model group. The cells were pretreated with 1%, 0.1% and 0.01% camellia oil for 24 h, and then H2O2 was added for 24 h as the experimental group. The β-galactosidase senescence staining assay, mitochondrial membrane potential assay, EdU cell proliferation staining assay and scratch assay were used to observe the changes of cell senescence, mitochondrial membrane potential, proliferation, apoptosis and migration in each group. The superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content of the cells in each group were detected by using the kit. Results: The cell viability of H9C2 cardiomyocytes treated with different concentrations of H2O2 was inhibited and positively correlated with the concentration of H2O2 (P<0.01). Compared with the blank control group, the positive rate of cell senescence, MDA content and LDH activity increased in the H2O2 model group (P<0.01);mitochondrial membrane potential, cellular value-added rate, migration rate and SOD activity decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the H2O2 model group, the positive rate of cellular senescence (P<0.01 or P<0.05), MDA content and LDH activity decreased (P< 0.01 or P<0.05);mitochondrial membrane potential increased, cell proliferation rate and migration rate increased (P<0.01 or P<0.05) in the experimental group. Conclusion: Camellia oil can significantly inhibit oxidative stress injury in H9C2 cells and exert cardiomyocyte protective effects.

Hydrogen sulfide reduces oxidative stress in Huntington's disease via Nrf2

The pathophysiology of Huntington's disease involves high levels of the neurotoxin quinolinic acid. Quinolinic acid accumulation results in oxidative stress, which leads to neurotoxicity. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms by which quinolinic acid contributes to Huntington's disease pathology remain unknown. In this study, we established in vitro and in vivo models of Huntington's disease by administering quinolinic acid to the PC12 neuronal cell line and the striatum of mice, respectively. We observed a decrease in the levels of hydrogen sulfide in both PC12 cells and mouse serum, which was accompanied by down-regulation of cystathionine β-synthase, an enzyme responsible for hydrogen sulfide production. However, treatment with NaHS(a hydrogen sulfide donor) increased hydrogen sulfide levels in the neurons and in mouse serum, as well as cystathionine β-synthase expression in the neurons and the mouse striatum, while also improving oxidative imbalance and mitochondrial dysfunction in PC12 cells and the mouse striatum. These beneficial effects correlated with upregulation of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 expression. Finally, treatment with the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2inhibitor ML385 reversed the beneficial impact of exogenous hydrogen sulfide on quinolinic acid-induced oxidative stress. Taken together, our findings show that hydrogen sulfide reduces oxidative stress in Huntington's disease by activating nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2,suggesting that hydrogen sulfide is a novel neuroprotective drug candidate for treating patients with Huntington's disease.

Effects of Exogenous H_(2)O_(2) on ROS Metabolism in Nitraria tangutorum Bobr. Leaves Under Salt Stress

Salt stress is a major abiotic stress limiting plant growth and yield. In the present study, the effects of exogenous H_(2)O_(2) on the reactive oxygen species(ROS) metabolism and the antioxidant system in leaves of Nitralia tangutorum Bobr. under salt stress were studied. N. tangutorum seedlings were subjected to 200 mmol·L^(-1) NaCl treatment with or without the exogenous application of H_(2)O_(2) for 7 days. The results showed that NaCl stress significantly increased the relative conductivity, the contents of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances(TBARS) and ROS(H_(2)O_(2) and O_(2)^(·-)), as well as promoted the activities of antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase(SOD), peroxidase(POD), catalase(CAT), and ascorbate peroxidase(APX) in N. tangutorum leaves. In addition, exogenous H_(2)O_(2) decreased the relative conductivity, the contents of TBARS, H_(2)O_(2) and O_(2)^(·-), while further enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes. These results indicated that H_(2)O_(2) effectively alleviated the adverse effects of NaCl stress on N. tangutorum through the regulation of ROS metabolism.

聚丙烯腈改性及其对Hg^(2+)吸附研究

Hg^(2+)是生态环境中存在的对人体健康危害最大的重金属离子之一。吸附法是一种去除Hg^(2+)最简单高效的方法。因此设计成本低廉、吸附性能好且能循环利用的吸附剂是非常重要的。采用乳液自由基聚合技术制备聚丙烯腈,然后用三乙烯四胺对聚丙烯腈进行改性,得到改性后的聚丙烯腈。以废水中Hg^(2+)为吸附对象,考察不同的实验条件下,改性后的聚丙烯腈对Hg^(2+)的吸附性能。在pH值为6,Hg^(2+)浓度为40 mg/L,即时吸附量q_(t)达到最大;吸附30 min后吸附基本达到饱和。分别用伪一级吸附和伪二级吸附方程动力学模型对实验数据进行拟合,结果表明,用伪二级动力学方程可以更好描述吸附过程,说明三乙烯四胺改性聚丙烯腈对Hg^(2+)的吸附过程受Hg^(2+)扩散和-NH_(2)与Hg^(2+)的配位反应影响,为化学吸附。