Both tryptophan (Trp) and auxin are essential for plant growth and Trp is a precursor for auxin biosynthesis. Concentrations of Trp and auxin need to be tightly con- trolled to ensure optimal growth and development....Both tryptophan (Trp) and auxin are essential for plant growth and Trp is a precursor for auxin biosynthesis. Concentrations of Trp and auxin need to be tightly con- trolled to ensure optimal growth and development. It has been very difficult to study the homeostasis of these two essential and inter-dependent compounds. Auxin is mainly synthesized from Trp via a two-step pathway using indole- 3-pyruvate (IPA) as the intermediate. Here we used a bacterial Trp oxidase RebO, which does not exist in Ara- bidopsis and which converts Trp to the imine form of IPA, to modulate IPA levels in Arabidopsis. Our results demonstrate that Arabidopsis plants use two strategies to ensure that no excess IPA is made from Trp. IPA is made from Trp by the TAA family of aminotransferases, which we show catalyzes the reverse reaction when IPA level is high. Moreover, excess IPA is converted back to Trp by the YAS1 aminotransferase. We show that the VASl-cat- alyzed reaction is very important for Trp homeostasis. This work not only elucidates the intricate biochemical mech- anisms that control the homeostasis of Trp, IPA, and auxin, but also provides novel tools for further biochemical studies on Tip metabolism and auxin biosynthesis in plants.展开更多
Molecular mechanics-based finite element(FE)models of graphene sheet and singlewalled zigzag and armchair carbon nanotubes(CNTs)are developed on the basis of the assumption that the carbon nanostructures,when loaded,b...Molecular mechanics-based finite element(FE)models of graphene sheet and singlewalled zigzag and armchair carbon nanotubes(CNTs)are developed on the basis of the assumption that the carbon nanostructures,when loaded,behave like frame structures.The behavior of carbon–carbon bonds,which are represented by beam elements,is simulated using the many-body second generation reactive empirical bond order(REBO)potential.By means of the FE models,the tensile behavior of carbon nanostructures is simulated.The FE models are verified against molecular dynamics simulations.The computed results in terms of tensile stress–strain curves and fracture patterns are compared with results obtained using the pairwise modified-Morse potential.Different tensile properties and fracture patterns are predicted using the two potentials.This is mainly attributed to the deviations in the force–bond length curves and to the contribution of bond angle variation which is present in REBO.The present work is the first attempt to implement the REBO potential into a continuum model of carbon nanostructures and paves the way for a more systematic incorporation of atomistic simulation methods into continuum models.展开更多
After the Chinese New Year (January 26th),China’s economy started to showobvious signs of a rebound-the total value of new loans from banks to enterprisescontinued to grow;consumer spending is still high and excessiv...After the Chinese New Year (January 26th),China’s economy started to showobvious signs of a rebound-the total value of new loans from banks to enterprisescontinued to grow;consumer spending is still high and excessive inventories havebeen sold down in some industries.In the chemical industry,the December im-ports of polyethylene,polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride-the three展开更多
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文摘Both tryptophan (Trp) and auxin are essential for plant growth and Trp is a precursor for auxin biosynthesis. Concentrations of Trp and auxin need to be tightly con- trolled to ensure optimal growth and development. It has been very difficult to study the homeostasis of these two essential and inter-dependent compounds. Auxin is mainly synthesized from Trp via a two-step pathway using indole- 3-pyruvate (IPA) as the intermediate. Here we used a bacterial Trp oxidase RebO, which does not exist in Ara- bidopsis and which converts Trp to the imine form of IPA, to modulate IPA levels in Arabidopsis. Our results demonstrate that Arabidopsis plants use two strategies to ensure that no excess IPA is made from Trp. IPA is made from Trp by the TAA family of aminotransferases, which we show catalyzes the reverse reaction when IPA level is high. Moreover, excess IPA is converted back to Trp by the YAS1 aminotransferase. We show that the VASl-cat- alyzed reaction is very important for Trp homeostasis. This work not only elucidates the intricate biochemical mech- anisms that control the homeostasis of Trp, IPA, and auxin, but also provides novel tools for further biochemical studies on Tip metabolism and auxin biosynthesis in plants.
文摘Molecular mechanics-based finite element(FE)models of graphene sheet and singlewalled zigzag and armchair carbon nanotubes(CNTs)are developed on the basis of the assumption that the carbon nanostructures,when loaded,behave like frame structures.The behavior of carbon–carbon bonds,which are represented by beam elements,is simulated using the many-body second generation reactive empirical bond order(REBO)potential.By means of the FE models,the tensile behavior of carbon nanostructures is simulated.The FE models are verified against molecular dynamics simulations.The computed results in terms of tensile stress–strain curves and fracture patterns are compared with results obtained using the pairwise modified-Morse potential.Different tensile properties and fracture patterns are predicted using the two potentials.This is mainly attributed to the deviations in the force–bond length curves and to the contribution of bond angle variation which is present in REBO.The present work is the first attempt to implement the REBO potential into a continuum model of carbon nanostructures and paves the way for a more systematic incorporation of atomistic simulation methods into continuum models.
文摘After the Chinese New Year (January 26th),China’s economy started to showobvious signs of a rebound-the total value of new loans from banks to enterprisescontinued to grow;consumer spending is still high and excessive inventories havebeen sold down in some industries.In the chemical industry,the December im-ports of polyethylene,polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride-the three