Preparation of a Novel Class of Cationic Gemini Imidazolium Surfactants Containing Amide Groups as the Spacer: Their Surface Properties and Antimicrobial Activity

A class of novel cationic Gemini imidazolium surfactants containing amide groups as the spacer were synthesized from ethylenediamine and 1-bromoalkane(C₈, C₁₀, C₁₂, C₁₄, C₁₆) by N-alkylation to get N,N′-dialkyl ethylenediamine (1a–e), 1a–e was further reacted with chloroacetyl chloride by N-acylation to get N,N′-(ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(2-chloro-N-alkylacetamide) (2a–e), which was further reacted respectively with 1-methyl imidazole by quaternized to form the surfactant molecule, N,N′-((ethane-1,2-diyl)bis(alkyl-azanediyl)bis(2-oxoethane-2,1-diyl)) bis(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium) dichloride. The structures of intermediates (1a–e) and (2a–e) were characterized by IR and ¹H NMR. The structures of the surfactants (3a–e) were characterized by IR, ¹H-NMR and ¹³C-NMR and element analysis. The critical micelle concentrations (CMC) of 3a–e were determined by the conductivity method at 25 °C. The CMC values decreased with increasing the length of the hydrophobic chain. The surfactants (3a–e) showed good foaming stability, emulsion ability and wetting ability. The surfactants (3a–e) also have good antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.     

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties of Three Actinidia (Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia chinensis) Extracts in Vitro

The total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, vitamin C content, and antioxidant activities of ethanol extracts from different kiwifruit varieties (Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia chinensis) were determined in this study. Multiple scavenging activity assays including the hydroxyl radical, O(2) (-)·radical, DPPH, and the ABTS(+) radical scavenging activity assays were used to identify the antioxidant activities of Actinidia extracts. The cell viability of HepG2 and HT-29 cells was also examined in this study. The results demonstrated that the Actinidia kolomikta extract had a higher antioxidant activity than the other two Actinidia extracts. There is a positive correlation between antioxidant activity and the polyphenols and vitamin C content in all three extracts (R(2) ≥ 0.712, p < 0.05). The Actinidia arguta extract had the highest inhibitory effect on HepG2 and HT-29 cell growth. These results provide new insight into the health functions of fruit and demonstrate that Actinidia extracts can potentially have health benefits.     

Specific Inhibitors of the Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP)

A new class of specific breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) inhibitors was identified, showing no inhibition of the ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporters P‐gp and MRP1. Some of these modulators inhibit BCRP with high potency; they are only slightly less potent than Ko143 and could serve as promising lead structures for the design of novel effective BCRP inhibitors. These inhibitors are structurally related to tariquidar (XR9576) and belong to a library of multidrug‐resistance modulators synthesized by our research group. The absence of the tetrahydroisoquinoline substructure appears to play a crucial role for specificity; we found that the presence of this substructure is not essential for interaction with BCRP. To determine the type of interaction between pheophorbide A and compounds with and without the tetrahydroisoquinoline substructure, various substrate pheophorbide A concentrations were used in enzyme kinetics assays. The resulting data show that these compounds share a noncompetitive‐type interaction with pheophorbide A. Experiments with imatinib and pheophorbide A revealed a mixed‐type interaction. The combination of imatinib and compounds with and without the tetrahydroisoquinoline substructure resulted in a positive cooperative effect, indicating that imatinib engages a binding site distinct from that of the new compounds on one side and distinct from that of pheophorbide A on the other side as well. The results of this study suggest that the category of BCRP‐specific inhibitors, which includes only fumitremorgin C, Ko143 and analogues, and novobiocin needs to be extended by this new class of inhibitors, which possess three key characteristics: specificity, potency, and low toxicity.     

响应曲面法优化TiO_2/Cu复合粒子的制备工艺

以甲基橙的降解为研究目标,通过一阶响应曲面试验设计,研究主要因素对复合粒子的可见光活性影响规律,通过二阶模型建立了回归模型,获得了最优的实验条件是：SnC l4的量0.086 g;H2O的量6.72 mL;HCl的量0.007 mol;在最优条件下的可见光活性研究表明,复合粒子具有明显的可见光活性,能够有效降解甲基橙,降解率达到90%以上,且可以重复使用。     

Shikonin‐loaded liposomes as a new drug delivery system: Physicochemical characterization and in vitro cytotoxicity

Alkannin and shikonin are naturally occurring hydroxynaphthoquinones with a well‐established spectrum of wound healing, antimicrobial, anti‐inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Recently, extensive scientific effort has been focused on their effectiveness on several tumors and mechanism(s) of antitumor activity. Liposomes have been proved as adequate drug carriers offering significant advantages over conventional formulations, such as controlled release and targeted drug delivery, leading to the appearance of several liposomal formulations in the market, some of them concerning anticancer drugs. The aim of the present study was to prepare shikonin‐loaded liposomes for the first time in order to enhance shikonin therapeutic index. An optimized technique based on the thin film hydration method was developed and liposomes characterization was performed in terms of their physicochemical characteristics, drug entrapment efficiency, and release profile. Results indicated the successful incorporation of shikonin into liposomes, using both 1,2‐dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine and egg phosphatidylcholine lipids. Liposomes presented good physicochemical characteristics, high entrapment efficiency and satisfactory in vitro release profile. In vitro cytotoxicity of liposomes was additionally tested against three human cancer cell lines (breast, glioma, and non‐small cell lung cancer) showing a moderate growth inhibitory activity. Practical applications: Shikonin is a naturally occurring hydroxynaphthoquinone and extensive scientific research (in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials) has been conducted during the last years, focusing on its effectiveness on several tumors and mechanism(s) of antitumor action. The purpose of this work was to prepare and characterize shikonin‐loaded liposomes as a new drug delivery system for shikonin. Liposomal formulations provide significant advantages over conventional dosage forms, such as controlled release and targeted drug delivery for anticancer agents. Thus, liposomes could reduce shikonin's side effects, enhance selectivity to cancer cells and protect shikonin from internal biotransformations and instability matters (oxidization and polymerization). Furthermore, liposomal delivery helps overcome the low aqueous solubility of shikonin, which is the major barrier to its oral and internal administration, since it cannot be dissolved and further absorbed from the receptor.     

器外预硫化加氢催化剂放热研究

将氧化态NiMo/Al2O3加氢催化剂器外预硫化,然后使用TA-MS、HPDSC、XRD进行表征,以考察催化剂在惰性气体下的放热行为及组分相应的变化.结果表明,硫化剂与催化剂中的活性组分在惰性气体氛围加热的条件下结合成有机金属氧硫化物,适当提高加热温度能显著提高器外预硫化催化剂的活性和持硫率.但温度过高,有机金属氧硫化物分解,催化剂的活性降低.有机金属氧硫化物的生成是器外预硫化效果的关键,本实验制备的器外预硫化催化剂具有良好的活性.     

离子液体的溶液热力学模型研究进展

离子液体是近年来发展起来的一种绿色介质,在化工反应和分离过程中具有广泛的应用前景。离子液体的溶液热力学性质和相平衡数据是其相关工艺过程设计的基础。本文从如下几个方面综述了离子液体溶液热力学模型的研究进展,即溶液热力学研究方法、溶液热力学模型的构建、离子液体的结构和分子间作用力、离子液体的溶液热力学模型及其在相平衡计算中的应用。重点分析了适用于离子液体溶液热力学性质计算的状态方程模型和过量Gibbs自由能模型或活度系数模型,离子液体的电解质和非电解质溶液模型,以及这些模型对ILs结构、氢键和静电作用的处理方法。分析了这些模型的优缺点,并对今后离子液体的溶液热力学研究提出了建议。     

聚合物接枝脂肪酶的合成及其对酶活的影响

利用原子转移自由基聚合方法将含C₂～C₄烷基链的单体化合物分别接枝到皱褶假丝酵母脂肪酶（CRL）表面合成了HEMA-g-CRL、GMA-g-CRL、nPMA-g-CRL和BMA-g-CRL四种聚合物接枝CRL。CD和荧光光谱学分析显示,聚合物接枝导致HEMA-g-CRL、nPMA-g-CRL和BMA-g-CRL分子的α-螺旋和β-折叠含量增加。与此同时,聚合物接枝CRL分子荧光发射光谱也发生了蓝移,意味着其具有更加紧密的分子构象。酶活测定结果进一步显示,聚合物接枝增强CRL酶活227%～278%。随着单体化合物烷基链长增加,聚合物接枝CRL的K _m值由0.17 mmol·L^-1降至0.09 mmol·L^-1。与此同时,聚合物接枝CRL的k _cat值则提高至106～182 s^-1。BMA-g-CRL的催化效率达到了野生型CRL的3.28倍。这反映出聚合物接枝助力了CRL“盖子”结构开启和CRL活性中心暴露,促进底物的转化。稳定性测试表明,聚合物接枝提升了CRL的热稳定性并拓宽了其pH操作范围。     

向日葵茎髓提取物的抑菌活性及机制

以向日葵茎髓为原料,制得3种不同极性向日葵茎髓提取物。采用琼脂扩散法测定3种不同极性向日葵茎髓提取物对4种受试菌的抑菌活性;并以其中的金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠杆菌为研究对象,探讨了乙酸乙酯萃取部位(EE)的抑菌机制。结果显示:不同极性萃取部位对4种受试菌均有一定抑制作用。其中,EE处理金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠杆菌的最低抑菌质量浓度(MIC)均为0.78 g/L,半数抑制质量浓度(IC50)分别为(1.11?0.01)和(1.59?0.03)g/L;抑菌作用与其总酚、总黄酮含量呈显著正相关性(P0.05)。通过SEM分析发现,EE处理引起菌体形态变化,破坏菌体的细胞膜结构;EE可增加金黄色葡萄球菌和大肠杆菌细胞膜结构的通透性,使菌体内的电解质、蛋白质、碱性磷酸酶向胞外泄露;应用4?,6-二脒基-2-苯基吲哚(DAPI)染色和荧光检测发现,EE能干扰细菌遗传物质(DNA)的复制,最终抑制受试菌增殖。