Solidification process of conventional superalloy by confocal scanning laser microscope

The solidification process of a conventional superalloy, IN718, was investigated by confocal scanning laser microscope （CSLM）. The liquid fraction during solidification was obtained as a function of real time and temperature in reference with the in-situ observation. The characteristics of L→γ transformation were analyzed and the γ growing rate of each stage was also calculated. Scheil equation was employed to predict the segregation behavior, and the predict results are in consistence with the experimental results. As a result, the confocal scanning laser microscope shows a great potential for solidification process research.

In situ observation of the dissolution kinetics of Al_(2)O_(3) particles in CaO–Al_(2)O_(3)–SiO_(2) slags using laser confocal scanning microscopy

The dissolution kinetics of Al_(2)O_(3) in CaO-Al_(2)O_(3) SiOslags was studied using a high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscope at 1773 to 1873 K.The results show that the controlling step during the Al_(2)O_(3) dissolution was the diffusionin molten slag.It was found that the dissolution curves of Al_(2)O_(3) particles were hardly agreed with the traditional boundary layer diffusion model with the increase of the CaO/Al_(2)O_(3) ratio of slag.A modified diffusion equation considering slag viscosity was developed to study the dissolution mechanism of Al_(2)O_(3) in slag.Diffusion coefficients of Al_(2)O_(3) in slag were calculated as 2.8×10to 4.1×10m~2/s at the temperature of 1773-1873 K.The dissolution rate of Al_(2)O_(3) increased with higher temperature,CaO/Al_(2)O_(3),and particle size.A new model was shown to be v_(Al_(2)O_(3))=0.16×r_(0)^(1.58)×x^(3.52)×(T-T_(mp))^(1.11)to predict the dissolution rate and the total dissolution time of Al_(2)O_(3) inclusions with various sizes,where vAl_(2)O_(3) is the dissolution rate of Al_(2)O_(3) in volume,μm^(3)/s;x is the value of CaO/Al_(2)O_(3) mass ratio;R_(0) is the initial radius of Al_(2)O_(3),μm;T is the temperature,K;T_(mp) is the melting point of slag,K.

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Evaluation of Early Bacterial Colonization on Zirconium Oxide and Titanium Surfaces:An in vivo Study

To investigate the bacterial colonization on zirconium oxide and titanium surfaces in vivo quantitatively using a confocal laser scanning microscope （CLSM）. Ten samples of zirconium oxide ceramic and commercially pure titanium were fabricated and polished using silicon carbide abrasive paper. One sample from each group was evaluated topographic pattern under a scanning electron microscope. One sample from each group was to evaluate roughness using a profilometer. Eight volunteers were selected. The samples were cemented at the buccal surfaces of upper first molars. All samples were removed after 48 hours, immersed in SYTO-9 and propidium iodide fluorescent to stain for adherent bacteria and obseIved with CLSM. Fewer bacteria were observed in zirconia group than titanium group. However, there was no statistical difference between two groups. The experimental results demonstrate that zirconium oxide may be considered as a promising material for dental implant abutments.

Quantum Dots as Fluorescent Labels for Detection of Heat Shock Protein in Tumor Tissue Using Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

A new Quantum Dots（Qdots） nanocrystal composed of semiconductor core and zinc sulfide shell, and its feasibility as labels in immunofluorescence analysis for the imaging of tumor biomarkers by laser scanning confocal microscope（LSCM） was investigated. Qdots taged by mercaptoacetic acid were conjugated with second antibody, then imaging differences of Heat Shock Proteins 70（HSP70） in renal carcinoma tissure sections with immunofluorescence analysis method using Qdots bioconjugates and conventional organic dye FITC were observed by LSCM to assess the brightness and opticalstability of Qdots. The experimental results showed Qdots bioconjugates achieved the better results in demonstrating HSP70 with more brighter color and more clear picture than FITC labels. Moreover, the label signals of Qdots did not fade clearly after continued exposure to a 488 nm laser for 1 h. The Qdots bioconjugates have good feasibility in immunofluorescence analysis for the bioimaging by LSCM.

Qualitative analysis of re mineralized carious lesions subjected to fluoride supplement through confocal laser scanning microscope

Aim: 1] Comparative evaluation of the linear depth of induced remineralized lesions after subjecting to fluoride supplements and 2] To assess the average fluorescence at both the demineralized and the remi-neralized zones in all the three study groups under confocal laser scanning microscope. Method: Forty five sound human premolars extracted for orthodon-tic reasons were decoronated 1 mm below the ce-mento-enamel junction and coated with nail varnish except for a 3 × 3 mm window on the buccal surface. The samples were placed in 50 ml of de mineralizing solution at pH 4.6 for 96 hours. Following deminera-lization, the lower half of the 3 × 3 mm window in all the samples were covered with nail varnish to serve as control. The samples were randomly divided into three groups of fifteen teeth each (n = 15) and speci-mens in group A[Nfd] were remineralized using non-fluoridated dentifrice [control], those in groups B [Fd5] and group C [Fd10] using 500 ppm and 1000 ppm of fluoride containing dentifrice, respectively. The specimens were subjected to a 20 day reminera-lization treatment regimen and were sectioned into 100 μm thick sections and two images were captured on the buccal surface from either side of the midpoint of occluso-cervical length using confocal laser scan-ning microscope [CLSM]. Results: were tabulated and statistically analyzed by Anova. Study concluded that 1000 ppm fluoridated dentifrice showed a greater degree of remineralization than other groups and confocal laser scanning microscopes gives promising results in the diagnosis of early enamel lesions over the conventional methods.

枯草芽孢杆菌无细胞上清液抑制单增李斯特菌生物被膜形成的研究

单增李斯特菌(Listeria monocytogenes)是一种常见的食源性致病菌,其生物被膜是导致食品污染和疾病传播的重要原因。该研究选用枯草芽孢杆菌(Bacillus subtilis)无细胞上清液(cell free supernatant,CFS)作为抑制剂,探究B.subtilis CFS在抑制L.monocytogenes野生菌株118(以下简称No.118)生物被膜方面的作用和潜力。首先测定了B.subtilis CFS的最小抑菌浓度(minimum inhibitory concentration,MIC),接着采用结晶紫染色法测定了不同亚最小抑菌浓度下B.subtilis CFS对No.118的生物被膜抑制率,发现不同亚抑菌浓度下的CFS对No.118生物被膜均具有显著的抑制作用,且在1/64 MIC时生物被膜抑制率仍可达到47%;同时B.subtilis CFS对No.118生物被膜代谢活性、自聚集率、表面疏水性、群集泳动能力和膜外聚合物分泌也均有显著抑制作用;最后,通过激光共聚焦显微镜观察了在CFS作用下,No.118生物被膜结构和细胞分布的变化规律,经CFS处理后,No.118生物被膜结构松散,细菌数量明显减少。综上,B.subtilis CFS可通过影响No.118生物被膜细胞的代谢活性、自聚集能力和群集泳动能力以及膜外聚合物的分泌来抑制其生物被膜形成,对探究益生菌代谢产物作为生物被膜抑制剂方面的应用具有重要的参考价值。

基于细胞微观形态定量的桃果实硬度变化差异性研究

为定量表征不同质地桃果实细胞微观形态及硬度变化的差异性,利用质构仪、多元显微成像结合计算机处理技术,追踪分析了贮藏期间不同质地桃果实(“美瑞”、“深州水蜜”及“金童5号”)果肉、果皮的硬度和细胞形态参数变化。结果表明,贮藏期间桃果肉、果皮硬度均呈现显著下降趋势,其中果肉硬度降低幅度(58.68%~78.20%)显著大于果皮硬度降低幅度(35.53%~65.19%),更适用于桃硬度软化表征。贮藏初期(贮藏1 d),桃果肉细胞形态规则、排列紧密,其中“深州水蜜”细胞截面积(A)最大(1500~33000μm 2);“金童5号”果实细胞圆度为0.70~0.90的细胞占比约为92.80%。随贮藏时间延长,“深州水蜜”细胞融合现象加剧,出现了部分巨大细胞(A>35000μm 2);“美瑞”细胞截面孔隙率呈现持续增长趋势,细胞出现皱缩现象;“金童5号”细胞截面周长增幅最小,细胞形变幅度最低。扫描电镜和透射电镜结果进一步印证了,贮藏期间溶质桃“深州水蜜”细胞结构最为疏松,细胞壁解聚严重,细胞质溶出最为明显;不溶质桃“金童5号”细胞结构相对完整,细胞质少量溶出;硬质桃“美瑞”细胞由圆形转变为椭圆形,且其结构改变程度介于溶质桃与不溶质桃之间。研究基于细胞形态的定量表征,明确不同质地桃果实硬度的差异性改变,旨在为基于质地差异的桃果实分等分级和定量表征桃果实细胞形态与硬度改变提供理论依据。

激光共聚焦显微镜应用于本科生的实验教学设计

激光共聚焦显微镜等大型仪器的实验教学是实现“新工科”建设的重要推动力,然而目前针对本科生的大型仪器教学却未得到有效普及。通过选取适合于本科生实践操作的微生物荧光染色观察实验以及基于“雨课堂”进行线上线下教学,发挥激光共聚焦显微镜可视化强的特点,激发本科生的求知欲望和探索热情,增强学生的主观能动性,促进以教师为主导向以学生为中心的教学模式转变。实践教学表明,易于操作、可视化强的实验方案有助于学生理解和掌握激光共聚焦显微镜相关的基础知识和未来应用,拓宽学生的知识面和科研视野,提高本科生的实践创新能力。

尼康共聚焦显微镜使用的大数据分析

激光共聚焦显微镜是目前最精密的光学成像仪器,是生命领域重要的研究工具。兰州大学生命科学研究实验中心的尼康共聚焦显微镜两年多时间工作了1万多小时,获取了大量的观测数据。对使用记录的分析表明,仪器在每天上午9点到晚上22点处于饱和工作状态,只有在寒假期间有所降低,说明了全天候开放使用的必要性。观测结果分析得到了很多有价值的信息,例如,488 nm和561 nm激光器使用率都超过了三分之一,单激光和双激光观测占比分别是72%和24%,高灵敏检测通道使用率接近90%等。综合这些信息,可以为共聚焦显微镜的管理和培训提供科学的依据。

激光共聚焦显微镜荧光漂白后恢复实验的制样优化

利用激光共聚焦显微镜进行荧光漂白后恢复(FRAP)实验为研究分子的流动性提供了新的手段。然而,在拟南芥根毛细胞中进行荧光漂白后恢复实验时,由于拍摄时长的影响经常会导致样品脱离原来的焦平面,从而无法获得可靠的数据。以拟南芥根尖为材料,通过实验比较激光共聚焦显微镜下的常规制片、指甲油封片以及甘油制片,结果表明,利用指甲油封片能更好地解决样品离焦问题,可以获取有效的实验数据。

Cr含量对1000 MPa级高强钢熔敷金属组织演变的作用机制

设计开发了5种不同Cr含量的1000 MPa级高强钢埋弧焊材,采用丝极埋弧焊制备了Cr含量为0%~0.9%的熔敷金属,利用OM、SEM、TEM和CLSM等微观组织表征方法研究Cr含量对1000 MPa级高强钢熔敷金属组织演变的影响,并通过拉伸和冲击试验评估其力学性能.结果表明,1000 MPa级高强钢熔敷金属随着Cr含量提高,铁素体转变起始温度由723.3℃提高到740.2℃,贝氏体转变起始温度由470.2℃降低到458.5℃,铁素体转变温度区间扩大,高Cr熔敷金属中贝氏体转变速率较快,熔敷金属中针状铁素体和贝氏体铁素体增加,M-A组元由弥散分布逐渐呈链条状偏聚,先共析铁素体与残余奥氏体减少.熔敷金属冲击断裂形式由低Cr的韧性断裂向高Cr的准解理断裂转变,熔敷金属拉伸强度不断提高,相比于无Cr的熔敷金属,0.9%Cr的熔敷金属抗拉强度和屈服强度分别提高12.4%和17.0%,熔敷金属冲击吸收能量先提高后降低,在−40℃条件下,0.6%Cr的熔敷金属的低温韧性最高为84 J,熔敷金属Cr含量为0.6%时强韧性匹配效果最佳.

CLMS观察iRoot BP Plus对根尖倒充填封闭效果的体外研究

目的:观察iRoot BP Plus作为根尖倒充填材料封闭根尖的效果。方法:选取上下颌单直根管离体牙60颗,Reciproc blue机用单支镍钛锉预备根管,热牙胶连续波技术充填根管,超声工作尖对离体牙根尖区行倒预备。将离体牙随机分为三组,分别以iRoot BP Plus、MTA、3MZ350树脂行倒充填。体式激光共聚焦扫描显微镜观察倒充填后材料及牙体组织的颜色变化率。上述标本再次随机分为两个亚组,分别浸泡于2%亚甲基蓝溶液和1 g/L罗丹明B荧光染料中,48 h后分别在光学显微镜、扫描电镜和激光共聚焦显微镜下测量染料线性渗漏长度;测量材料与牙本质间的微间隙宽度,观察不同倒充填材料与根管壁间的微观结合形态;计算分析根尖区微渗漏荧光染色面积。通过定性和定量的方法研究不同倒充填材料对根尖封闭性能的影响。结果:iRoot BP Plus组倒充填后未发生明显颜色改变,美观性优于MTA组(P<0.05),但与树脂组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。iRoot BP Plus组染料渗漏长度较MTA组短(P<0.05),和MTA组染料渗漏长度比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。三组微间隙宽度比较,iRoot BP Plus组<MTA组<树脂组(P<0.05)。三组微渗漏荧光染色面积比较,iRoot BP Plus组<MTA组<树脂组(P<0.05)。结论:iRoot BP Plus具有良好的根尖封闭性、密合性和美观性。

Lyocell纤维纺丝用溶解浆的制备及性能表征

本研究以针叶木浆为原料,通过冷碱抽提、过氧化氢降聚、乙酸酸化等工艺制备可达到Lyocell纤维纺丝用标准的溶解浆。结果表明,采用针叶木浆制备的溶解浆达到Lyocell纤维纺丝用标准;溶解浆中α-纤维素含量达到96.12%,纤维素聚合度降至653,灰分含量0.07%,铁离子含量小于4 mg/kg;溶解浆在N-甲基吗啉-N-氧化物(NMMO)中的溶解性能显著提升。

Changes of the Microtubule Arrays During Mitosis in Prothallus Cells of Dryopteris crassirhizoma

Microtubule arrays in prothalli large-vacuolated and meristematic dividing cells of the fern Dryopteris crassirhizoma Nakai were studied using Steedman's wax, indirect immunofluorescence labelling and confocal laser scanning microscopy. Results showed that the use of high paraformaldehyde concentration (8%) allowed good fixation of prothallus cells, which are characterized by numerous (meristematic cells) and big (large-vacuolated cells) vacuoles. Results also plead for the efficiency of Steedman's wax embedding method in: (1) avoiding excessive use of enzyme for digesting cell wall in the process of the microtubule cytoskeleton labelling, (2) minimizing the autofluorescence effect in cells through utilization of alcohol in sample dehydration, and (3) permitting a clear visualization of microtubule patterns during the cell mitosis. Steedman's wax, coupled with immunofluorescence labelling and confocal laser scanning microscopy techniques, allows a good investigation of cell division process in plants by using simple multicellular organisms such as fern prothalli.

Simultaneous multi-parameter observation of Harring-tonine-treating HL-60 cells with both two-photon and confocal laser scanning microscopy

Harringtonine (HT), a kind of anticancer drug isolated from Chinese herb-Cephalotaxus hainanensis Li, can induce apoptosis in promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells. With both two-photon laser scanning microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy in combination with the fluores-cent probe Hoechst 33342, tetramethyrhodamine ethyl ester (TMRE) and Fluo 3-AM, we simulta-neously observed HT-induced changes in nuclear morphology, mitochondrial membrane potential and intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) in HL-60 cells, and developed a real-time, sensitive and invasive method for simultaneous multi-parameter observation of drug- treating living cells at the level of single cell.

Effect of solanine on the membrane potential of mitochondria in HepG_2 cells and [Ca^(2+)]i in the cells

AIM： To observe the effect of solanine on the membrane potential of mitochondria in HepG2 cells and [Ca^2＋]i in the cells, and to uncover the mechanism by which solanine induces apoptosis.METHODS： HepG2 cells were double stained with AO/EB, and morphological changes of the cells were observed using laser confocal scanning microscopy （LCSM）. HepG2 cells were stained with TMRE, and change in the membrane potential of mitochondria in the cells were observed using LCSM. HepG2 cells were double stained with Fluo-3/AM, and change of [Ca^2＋]i in the cells were observed using LCSM. HepG2 cells were double stained with TMRE and Fluo-3/AM, and both the change in membrane potential of mitochondria and that of [Ca^2＋]i in the cells were observed using LCSM.RESULTS： Cells in treated groups showed typical signs of apoptosis. Staining with TMRE showed that solanine could lower membrane potential; staining with Fluo-3/AM showed that solanine could increase the concentration of Ca^2＋ in tumor cells; and those of double staining with TMRE and Fluo-3/AM showed that solanine could increase the concentration of Ca^2＋ in the cells at the same time as it lowered the membrane potential of mitochondria.CONCLUSION： Solanine opens up the PT channels in the membrane by lowering the membrane potential, leading to Ca^2＋ being transported down its concentration gradient, which in turn leads to the rise of the concentration of Ca^2＋ in the cell, turning on the mechanism for apoptosis.

Effect of melatonin on the spatial and temporal changes of [Ca^(2+) ]i in single living cells of cortical neurons by laser scanning confocal microscopy

Objective To examine the effects of melatonin on the dynamic changes in the concentration of intracellular free Ca 2+ ([Ca 2+ ]i) in single intact cultured cortical neurons isolated from fetal rats, in order to explore the possible antiaging mechanisms of melatonin (MT) Methods Using the highly fluorescent Ca 2+ sensitive indicator Fluo 3/AM, cortical neurons cultured in a 35?mm Tissue Culture Dish were in incubated for 45?min at room temperature with 5?μmol/L Fluo 3/AM, resulting in proper intracellular dye concentration to provide adequate signal strength for detection and excellent Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (LSCM) imaging of [Ca 2+ ]i while not disturbing normal intracellular physiology The changes in fluorescent intensity were monitored by LSCM Results Bay K8644 (10 6 ?mol/L), KCl (20 ?mmol/L), sodium L glutamate (Glu, 50?μmol/L) caused a rapid increase of [Ca 2+ ]i in cortical neurons, and this increase could be significantly attenuated by 10 6 and 10 7 mol/L MT Conclusions MT could antagonize the extracellular Ca 2+ influx, reduce Ca 2+ overload, and have a protective effect on neurons This may be one of the important antiaging mechanisms of MT

Effects of drug serum of anti-fibrosis I herbal compound on calcium in hepatic stellate cell and its molecular mechanism

AIM: To investigate the effects of anti-fibrosis I herbal compound on intracellular Ca2+ in activated hepatic stellate cell (HSC) and to try to survey its molecular mechanism in treatment and prevention of hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension. METHODS: The activated HSC line was plated on small glass cover slips in 24 wells culture dishes at a density of 5×106 /mL, and incubated in RPMI-1640 media for 24 h. After the cells were loaded with Fluo-3/AM, intracellular Ca2+ was measured with laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM). The dynamic changes of intracellular Ca2+, stimulated by carbon tetrachloride, TGF-β1 antibody and the drug serum of anti-fibrosis I herbal compound and under orthogonal design were determined by LSCM. The effect of anti-fibrosis I herbal compound on intracellular Ca2+ was observed before and after the addition of TGF-β1 antibody. RESULTS: The intracellular Ca2+ were significantly different in different dosage of carbon tetrachloride anti-fibrosis I formula drug serum, TGF-β1 antibody and different turn of these substance, but their interval time between CCl4 and TGF-β1 antibody, CCl4 and anti-fibrosis I drug serum had no influence on intracellular Ca2+. The result showed intracellular Ca2+ wasn't significantly different between rat serum without anti-fibrosis I and untreated group. After carbon tetrachloride stimulation, intracellular Ca2+ of activated HSC increased significantly when the dosage of CCl4 from 5 to 15 mmol/L, however, decreased significantly after stimulation by 5-20 μg/mL TGF-β1 antibody or 5-20 mL/L drug serum. Moreover, before and after the addition of TGF-β1 antibody, intracellular Ca2+ was significantly different. These results suggested that the molecular mechanism was independent of blocking TGF-β1 effects. CONCLUSION: Anti-fibrosis I herbal compound may treat hepatic fibrosis and decrease portal hypertension by inhibiting activated HSC contractility through decrease of intracellular Ca2+.

Using laser confocal scanning microscope to study ischemia-hypoxia injury in rat brain slice

The level of lipid peroxidation and cellular necrosis in rat living brain slices during brain ischemia-hypoxia injury have been observed using a laser confocal scanning microscope (LCSM) with double labeling of fluorescent probes D-399 (2, 7-dichlorofluorescin diacetate) and propidium iodide (Pl). The hypoxia and/or reoxygenation injury in rat brain slices is markedly decreased by pretreatment with L-NG-nitro-arginine (L-NNA) and N-acetylcysteine (NAC), showing that the nitric oxide (NO) and other free radicals play an important role in brain ischemia-hypoxia injury.

The Distribution and Morphology Alterations of Microfilaments and Microtubules in Mesophyll Cells and Root-Tip Cells of Wheat Seedlings under Enhanced Ultraviolet-B Radiation

The distribution and morphology alterations of microfilaments and microtubules in the mesophyll cells and root-tip cells of wheat seedlings, which had been radiated by enhanced ultraviolet-B (10.08 KJ·m-2·d-1), were examined through the confocal laser scanning microscope (Model FV1000, Olympus, Japan). Microtubule was labeled with an indirect immunofluorescence staining method, and microfilament was labeled with fluorescein isothiocyanate-phalloidin (FITC-Ph) as probes. The results indicated that microtubules in mesophyll cells, compared with the controls, would be depolymerized significantly, and dispersed randomly showing some spots or short rods in the cytoplasm, under the enhanced UV-B radiation condition. The microtubule bundles tended to be diffused, and the fluorescence intensity of that significantly decreased. The distribution pattern of microfilaments, which usually arranged parallelly in control cells, was broken up by enhanced UV-B radiation. We further investigated the distribution and morphology of microtubules in root-tip cells during every stage of cell division, and found that these aberrant phenomena of microtubules were often associated with abnormal cell division. Our findings suggested that the distribution, morphology and structure of cytoskeleton in mesophyll cells and root-tip cells of wheat seedlings would be affected by enhanced UV-B radiation, which might be related to abnormal cell division caused by enhanced UV-B radiation as an extracellular signal.