Specific Recognition of Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro Using Near Infrared-Emitting Long-Persistence Luminescent Zn_3Ga_2Ge_2O_(10):Cr^(3+)Nanoprobes

In this paper, near-infrared emitting long-persistence luminescent Zn3Ga2Ge2O10:Cr3?(ZGG) nanoparticles with diameters of 30–100 nm and bright luminescence were prepared by a sol–gel synthesis method. After the surface amination, the nanoparticles were further bioconjugated with breast cancer-specific monoclonal antibody(anti-Ep CAM) to form ZGG-Ep CAM nanoprobes which can specifically target breast cancer cell lines(MCF7) in vitro. The results of in vitro images show that the luminescence signals from the cells treated with ZGG-Ep CAM nanoprobes are stronger than those from cells treated with ZGG-unconjugated antibody, indicating that the prepared ZGG-Ep CAM nanoprobes possessed excellent specific recognition capability. Furthermore, due to their long afterglow properties, the imaging could persist more than 1 h. Therefore, these nanoprobes could not only provide a high specificity detection method for cancer cells but also realize the long-time monitoring. Developed near-infrared emitting long-persistence luminescent nanoprobes will be expected to find new perspectives for cell therapy research and diagnosis applications.

Kallistatin,a new and reliable biomarker for the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis

Kallistatin, which protects organs and cells against inflammation, fibrosis and oxidative stress, is mainly synthesized and secreted in liver. However, its relationship to human liver disease remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between serum kallistatin and clinical evidence of both cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and to determine if serum kallistatin levels could be used as a diagnostic indicator of hepatic health status, especially human liver cirrhosis (LC). Our cohort consisted of 115 patients with clinically proven liver fibrosis (IT), LC, or HCC by liver biopsies, and 31 healthy controls (CON). Serum kallistatin levels were quantified by ELISA. Results of the present study demonstrated that irrespective of the underlying etiology, serum kallistatin levels were significantly lower in the LF/LC group when compared with the CON group. A decrease in serum kallistatin levels appeared to reflect the extent of cirrhosis, with the lowest levels associated with higher grades of cirrhosis. Patients with 111: had a noticeable correlation between serum kallistatin levels and other serum biochemical indicators. 'the area under the curve (AUC) for LC, viral liver cirrhosis (VLC) and alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) was 0.845, 0.757 and 0.931, respectively. in conclusion, our findings demonstrated that kallistatin, a plasma protein produced by the liver, can be a useful and reliable diagnostic indicator of hepatic health status, especially for LC. (C) 2015 Chinese Pharmaceutical Association and Institute of Materia IMedica, Chinese Academy of 'Medical Sciences. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.

Antibiotic resistance mechanisms of Myroides sp.

Bacteria of the genus Myroides （Myroides spp.） are rare opportunistic pathogens. Myroides sp. infections have been reported mainly in China. Myroides sp. is highly resistant to most available antibiotics, but the resistance mechanisms are not fully elucidated. Current strain identification methods based on biochemical traits are unable to identify strains accurately at the species level. While 16S ribosomal RNA （rRNA） gene sequencing can accurately achieve this, it fails to give information on the status and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, because the 16S rRNA sequence contains no information on resistance genes, resistance islands or enzymes. We hypothesized that ob- taining the whole genome sequence of Myroides sp., using next generation sequencing methods, would help to clarify the mechanisms of pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance, and guide antibiotic selection to treat Myroides sp. infec- tions. As Myroides sp. can survive in hospitals and the environment, there is a risk of nosocomial infections and pandemics. For better management of Myroides sp. infections, it is imperative to apply next generation sequencing technologies to clarify the antibiotic resistance mechanisms in these bacteria.

Forthrightly monitoring ferroptosis induced by endoplasmic reticulum stresses through fluorescence lifetime imaging of microviscosity increases with a specific rotor

To test the hypothesis that the microviscosity changes of Endoplasmic Reticulum(ER)can be a useful indicator of ferroptosis promoted by ER Stresses(ERS),a new ER targeting viscosity rotor,L-Vis-1 was developed and applied in the quantitation of viscosity by FLIM imaging in live cells.The FLIM imag-ing exhibited an excellent resolution almost as good as the corresponding confocal imaging,more sig-nificantly,during ferroptosis processes promoted by different types of ERS,the viscosity increases were clearly monitored by FLIM of L-Vis-1 within ER,which has not been demonstrated before.

Construction of diaminobenzoquinone imines via ferrocene-initiated radical reaction of benzoquinone with amines

A ferrocene-initiated radical reaction of benzoquinone with amines has been successfully developed for the direct access to diaminobenzoquinone imines in high yields,in which the comme rcially available and cheap ferrocene was employed as a radical initiator and TBHP was used as an oxidant.Moreover,this reaction could be achieved with low loading of ferrocene(0.5 mol%).This protocol is highly efficient with good substrate tolera nce and provides a new approach for the construction of benzoquinone imines with potential pharmaceutical interest.

Rhodium-catalyzed oxidative homologation of N-pyrimidyl indolines with alkynes via dual C—H activation: Facile synthesis of benzo[g] indolines

We herein report a highly regioselective rhodium-catalyzed C6-and C7—H bond functionalization of indolines with alkynes by using 2-pyrimidine as a directing group. Moreover, NH-free benzo[g]indole unit could be obtained by an oxidation/removal of the directing group sequence.

Ir-catalyzed regiospecific mono-sulfamidation of arylquinazolinones

An Ir-catalyzed selective mono-sulfamidation of 2-arylquinazolinones has been achieved with a low catalyst loading under mild conditions.A series of regioselective mono-sulfamided 2-arylquinazolinones were obtained in up to 90%yields.Compared with our previous work of constructing di-sulfamidated 2-arylquinazolinones,the mono-sulfamided products could be obtained selectively by changing the ratio of substrates,the loading of catalyst,acid additive,and reaction time.

Iridium-catalyzed direct ortho-C–H amidation of benzoic acids with sulfonylazides

A mild and efficient iridium-catalyzed ortho-C-H amidation with sulfonyl azides by weakly coordinating carboxylic acid was demonstrated, which provided a novel approach to anthranilic acid derivatives.