Characteristic tryptic peptides and gelling properties of porcine skin gelatin affected by thermal action

Thermal action in extraction process had effects on characteristic tryptic peptides identification and gelling properties of porcine gelatin. SDS-PAGE, HPLC-LTQ/Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry, texture analyser and rheometer were used to evaluate collagen depolymerisation degree, characteristic tryptic peptides and gelling properties of gelatins prepared in various thermal actions. Results showed that with increasing temperature and time, depolymerisation degree enlarged, while gel strength, gelling and melting temperature decreased. Mass spectra showed that 47 and 49 common characteristic tryptic peptides were identified in gelatins extracted at 50 °C and 100 °C with various times, respectively. Moreover, 34 common characteristic tryptic peptides were identified in all gelatin samples. Further comparison between this work and our previous investigations yielded 20 common characteristic tryptic peptides, which stably exist in various thermal actions. These common characteristic tryptic peptides may be very helpful for the accurate authentication of porcine gelatin.     

Flash Lamps as Ignition and Initiation Sources of the VS-2 Pyrotechnic Composition

In the present work it is found that the pyrotechnic composition VS-2 can be initiated with flash lamps IFC-500 and EVIS. VS-2 pyrotechnic composition contains 90% of mercury（Ⅱ） 5-hydrazinotetrazolate perchlorate and 10% of optically transparent copolymer of 2-methyl-5-vinyltetrazole and methacrylic acid （PVMT）. We have found that the flash lamps make it possible to initiate combustion of VS-2 composition with its transition to detonation both in cylindrical charges placed in brass caps of 5 mm diameter and 2 mm high， and film charges with 10 mm×80 mm in size and surface weights of 60 mg·cm^-2 and 90 mg·cm^-2， showing ignition delay times 10 μs and 3 μs， respectively. We also measured detonation velocities for VS-2 composition film charges， which were 4375-4505 m·s^-1 （of the charge being surface mass 60 mg·cm^-2） and 4221-4281 m·s^-1 （of the charge being surface mass 90 mg·cm^-2） and their blasting action on the aluminum plate. The depths of the normal shock wave imprints at the charge-barrier interface were 0.6-0.7 mm （for surface mass of the film charges 60 mg·cm^-2） and 1.2-1.3 mm （for surface mass of the film charges 90 mg·cm^-2）.     

Spark plasma sintering of UO2 nanopowders: Pressure,heating rate and current effects

We analysed with different methods the densification of UO₂ nanopowders in SPS under constant heating rate (CHR) and isothermal sintering conditions. The apparent activation energy of densification in SPS (75 kJ/mol with CHR method) is significantly smaller than in conventional sintering. It is shown that this is likely not an effect of the applied current. We also observed a threshold stress at 64 MPa for the transition from pressure-insensitive sintering (stress exponent n≈0) to pressure-assisted sintering, suggesting that the contribution of the capillary stresses in such nanopowders is comparable with the typical stress applied in SPS.     

石油降解菌ZS1对典型抗生素毒害作用的应激响应机制

为了解抗生素对石油降解菌的生态效应及微生物对典型抗生素毒害作用的应激响应机制，通过开展不同浓度典型抗生素对高效石油降解菌铜绿假单胞菌（ZS1）的毒性试验，研究了菌体细胞在3种不同种类抗生素（土霉素、红霉素、磺胺嘧啶）作用下的生长及毒理指标。结果表明，3种抗生素对ZS1有不同的抑菌效果，其中土霉素对ZS1活性的抑制程度最强，抑制率随着土霉素浓度的增大而明显上升，有显著的浓度-效应关系。研究了ZS1抗氧化酶（过氧化氢酶、过氧化物酶、超氧化物歧化酶）对抗生素的响应机制，结果表明ZS1受到污染时会通过产生抗氧化酶抵抗外界污染并维持细胞功能。     

Local scour at offshore windfarm monopile foundations: A review

In this article, current research findings of local scour at offshore windfarm monopile foundations are presented. The scour mechanisms and scour depth prediction formulas under different hydrodynamic conditions are summarized, including the current-only condition, wave-only condition, combined wave-current condition, and complex dynamic condition. Furthermore, this article analyzes the influencing factors on the basis of classical equations for predicting the equilibrium scour depth under specific conditions. The weakness of existing researches and future prospects are also discussed. It is suggested that future research shall focus on physical experiments under unsteady tidal currents or other complex loadings. The computational fluid dynamics-discrete element method and artificial intelligence technique are suggested being adopted to study the scour at offshore windfarm foundations.     

Braking behaviours of C/C–SiC mated with iron/copper-based PM in dry,wet and salt fog conditions

C/C–SiC composites have enormous potential as a new generation of brake materials. It is worth studying the friction and wear behaviours of these materials in special environments to ensure the safe and effective braking of trains in practical applications. In this study, the braking behaviours and wear mechanisms of C/C–SiC mating with iron/copper-based PM in dry, wet and salt fog conditions are compared in detail. The results show that the coefficient of friction (COF) in the wet condition is reduced by 14.13% compared with that under the dry condition. The COF value of the first braking under salt fog condition is increased by 12.27% and 30.75% compared to the dry and wet conditions, respectively. Additionally, the tail warping phenomenon of the braking curve disappears in wet condition, which is attributed to the weak adhesion of friction interfaces and the lubrication of the water film. The main wear mechanisms of C/C–SiC mating with iron/copper-based PM under dry condition are adhesive, fatigue and oxidation wear. However, the dominant wear in wet condition is abrasive wear. The cooling and lubrication of water reduce the tendency of thermal stress, and weaken adhesive and fatigue wear. Furthermore, salt fog can accelerate the corrosion of alloy friction film, leading to the damage of friction film. Meanwhile, the third body particles formed in salt fog condition participate in the braking process. The wear mechanisms in salt fog condition are dominated by abrasive and delamination wear.     

Antibacterial activity and action target of phenyllactic acid against Staphylococcus aureus and its application in skim milk and cheese

Phenyllactic acid (PLA) has been demonstrated to possess antibacterial activity and capacity to prolong food shelf life. However, studies on the performance of PLA in inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus and its effectiveness when applied to dairy products are largely lacking. Here, antibacterial activity (planktonic and biofilm states) of PLA against S. aureus CICC10145 (S. aureus_45) were investigated. The results showed that PLA inhibited growth of S. aureus_45 and formation of S. aureus_45 biofilm. Next, the antibacterial action target of PLA was uncovered from both physiological and phenotypic perspectives. The results showed that PLA decreased cell metabolic activity and cell viability, damaged cell membrane integrity, triggered leakage of intracellular contents (DNA, proteins, and ATP), and caused oxidative stress damage and morphological deformation of S. aureus_45. In practical application, the antibacterial activity of PLA against S. aureus_45 cells was further confirmed in skim milk and cheese as dairy food models, and the antibacterial effects can be adequately maintained during storage for 21 d, at least at 4°C. These findings suggested that PLA could be a potential candidate for controlling S. aureus outgrowth in dairy foods.     

基于网络药理学和文献探讨异喹啉类生物碱抗肝癌研究进展

探索五种异喹啉类生物碱抗肝癌的作用机制。借助TCMSP、String、venny数据库与WebGestalt在线分析软件获取靶点并进行蛋白互作网络（PPI）、基因本体（GO）、基因相互作用（KEGG）功能富集分析，利用Cytoscape软件构建网络。同时查阅文献并进行归纳、整理和分析得到小檗碱型中的小檗碱、双苄基类生物碱的粉防己碱、苯菲啶喹啉类的血根碱、吗啡烷类中的青藤碱和吡咯菲里啶中的石蒜碱等几种常见的生物碱，根据结构作用机制阐述每一类代表性异喹啉类生物碱治疗肝癌的潜力及抗肝癌作用机制。五个活性成分共筛选得到52个作用靶标如p53（抑癌基因）、NCOA2（核受体共激活剂2）、IL-2（白介素2），主要涉及钙离子信号通路、雌激素受体信号通路和PI3K/Akt信号传导途径等通路。通过网络药理学和文献收集证实异喹啉类生物碱可能参与调控PI3K-Akt通路等，可以通过多靶点、多通路对肝癌产生治疗作用，为进一步研究异喹啉类生物碱抗肝癌的临床研究提供参考和依据。     

海藻多酚功能性作用机制及其应用初探

海藻多酚是海藻次级代谢产物,具有多种生物学活性,能够为人体所吸收和利用,所以海藻多酚成为了现阶段海洋活性物质研究的一个重点。就海藻多酚功能性作用机制以及其应用做分析,旨在为实践提供指导和帮助。