Controlled chemical modification of the internal surface of photonic crystal fibers for application as biosensitive elements

Photonic crystal fibers (PCF) are one of the most promising materials for creation of constructive elements for bio-, drug and contaminant sensing based on unique optical properties of the PCF as effective nanosized optical signal collectors. In order to provide efficient and controllable binding of biomolecules, the internal surface of glass hollow core photonic crystal fibers (HC-PCF) has been chemically modified with silanol groups and functionalized with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES). The shift of local maxima in the HC-PCF transmission spectrum has been selected as a signal for estimating the amount of silanol groups on the HC-PCF inner surface. The relationship between amount of silanol groups on the HC-PCF inner surface and efficiency of following APTES functionalization has been evaluated. Covalent binding of horseradish peroxidase (chosen as a model protein) on functionalized PCF inner surface has been performed successively, thus verifying the possibility of creating a biosensitive element.     

A label-free amperometric immunosensor based on horseradish peroxidase functionalized carbon nanotubes and bilayer gold nanoparticles

In this work, a novel label-free amperometric immunosensor has been constructed for detecting α-1-fetoprotein (AFP) based on nanocomposite of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) labeled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). First, the gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were electrodeposited on the surface of the glass carbon electrode by electrochemical reduction of gold chloride tetrahydrate (HAuCl₄) to immobilize horseradish peroxidase labeled carbon nanotubes (HRP-CNTs). Then HRP-CNTs bioconjugate was immobilized on the surface of the electrodeposited AuNPs layer by the combination of forces (coordination and electrostatic force). Subsequently, it was immersed into gold colloidal nanoparticles (GNPs) solution, which was used to immobilize antibody biomolecules (anti-AFP). Enhanced sensitivity was obtained by using bioconjugates featuring HRP labeled (HRP-CNTs), which had lager specific surface area and good electronic catalysis (current response signal) compared to carbon nanotubes. Under optimized conditions, the linear ranges were from 0.2 to 200 ng mL⁻¹ with a detection limit of 0.067 ng mL⁻¹ (at an S/N of 3). The proposed immunosenor showed good precision, acceptable stability and reproducibility and could be used for the detection AFP in normal human serum, which provided a potential alternative tool for the detection of protein in clinical diagnosis.     

日本血吸虫抗体电化学免疫传感器研究

该文研制了一种高灵敏的基于辣根过氧化物酶(HRP)放大的电化学免疫传感器用于日本血吸虫抗体的检测.实验采用夹心法的模式,在电极表面固定了日本血吸虫抗原(SjAg),用以捕获血清中的日本血吸虫抗体(SjAb),然后再与辣根过氧化物酶(HRP)标记的羊抗兔IgG二抗形成免疫复合物.用计时安培法检测HRP酶催化H2O2还原对苯二酚底物产牛的电流,其大小与日本血吸虫抗体(SjAb)浓度在一定范围内成正比.对免疫反应的实验条件如电极表面固定抗原的浓度,HRP酶标二抗的浓度进行了优化.此外,还考察了其它蛋白质对测定结果的影响.结果表明,该方法操作简单,灵敏度高,线性范围宽,检测下限低.     

氯霉素酶联免疫分析方法的建立

以兔抗氯霉素多抗为包被抗体,氯霉素（CAP）辣根过氧化物酶连接物为标记物,四甲基联苯胺（TMB）为显色底物,建立了氯霉素直接竞争酶联免疫分析（CAP-EIA）方法.本方法灵敏度为0.046 μg /L,批内变异系数＜10%,批间变异系数＜24%,回收率62%～145%.用牛奶样品预处理所得上清液为稀释液做得稀释实验,相关方程为y=3.988x-0.234, 相关系数为0.999.标准曲线范围为0.1～10 μg /L.     

Performance of supercritical carbon dioxide sprays as coolants and lubricants in representative metalworking operations

This paper investigates the cooling and lubrication properties of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) sprays as potential substitutes for aqueous emulsions and straight oils used in the metalworking industry today. Sprays of rapidly expanding scCO₂ act to cool and lubricate machining and forming processes by delivering a mixture of dry ice and lubricant deep into the cutting/forming zone. In this work, experiments with turning, milling, drilling, thread cutting, and thread forming were performed with scCO₂ and other metalworking fluids (MWFs) to evaluate their relative performance with respect to tool wear and machining torque. Observations reveal that scCO₂–MWFs are more effective in removing heat from the tool-workpiece interface than conventionally delivered (flood) aqueous MWFs as well as other gas-based MWF sprays. In addition, scCO₂–MWFs delivered in lubricant-expanded phase, where scCO₂ is used to increase volume of lubricant in the spray field, are shown to provide better lubricity than straight oils and oil-in-air minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) sprays. As a result, scCO₂–MWFs can reduce tool wear and improve machining productivity in a wide range of manufacturing operations leading to appreciable improvements in the economics of manufacturing. Also given that CO₂ is a recovered waste gas that is non-toxic, scCO₂–MWFs can improve the environmental and worker health performance of manufacturing operations.     

Dendrimer as nanocarrier for drug delivery

Dendrimers are novel three dimensional, hyperbranched globular nanopolymeric architectures. Attractive features like nanoscopic size, narrow polydispersity index, excellent control over molecular structure, availability of multiple functional groups at the periphery and cavities in the interior distinguish them amongst the available polymers. Applications of dendrimers in a large variety of fields have been explored. Drug delivery scientists are especially enthusiastic about possible utility of dendrimers as drug delivery tool. Terminal functionalities provide a platform for conjugation of the drug and targeting moieties. In addition, these peripheral functional groups can be employed to tailor-make the properties of dendrimers, enhancing their versatility. The present review highlights the contribution of dendrimers in the field of nanotechnology with intent to aid the researchers in exploring dendrimers in the field of drug delivery.     

以层柱黏土为载体固定辣根过氧化物酶

引 言 辣根过氧化物酶(HRP)能在较宽的温度、pH值、污染物浓度和盐度范围内将多种芳香性化合物催化氧化为酚氧自由基,它们之间可聚合生成溶解性较差的聚合物从溶液中沉淀出来,便于采用混凝法对其进行去除[1-2].许多学者将该酶用于含酚废水处理中,取得了较好的效果.然而,传统酶催化方法中使用的大多是溶液酶,不仅不能循环使用以节省费用,而且易受废水中其他污染物的影响,稳定性差,加上酶的费用较高,因此酶法在废水处理中尚未得到有效推广应用[3].国内外学者研究发现酶固定化后稳定性大大提高,可重复或连续使用,这样不仅降低了废水处理的成本,而且还避免了蛋白质的污染等问题[4].     

Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Polyanilines and Application in Construction of a Diazinon Biosensor

A series of sulfonated polyaniline/derivatized polyaniline nanocomposites was chemically synthesized in the presence of anthracene and naphthalene sulfonic acids. UV-vis and FTIR results indicated the emergence of new bands at 420 and 700 nm and 1100 cm^?1 in their spectra, respectively, meaning the dopant/polymer intercalations involved electronic interactions between dopant/polymer sub-lattices. The electroactive composites displayed moderately fast electrode kinetics. A composite-based biosensor for hydrogen peroxide reached a steady state current of 9.2 and 5.3 µA, and when fine-tuned for diazinon detection gave % inhibitions to be 41 and 81% for the polyaniline and poly-o-methoxyaniline biosensors, respectively.     

新型过氧化物酶荧光底物的合成及其性能的研究

合成了辣根过氧化物酶的５种荧光底物，它们分别是：Ｎ，Ｎ′—二氰甲基邻苯二胺（ＤＣＭ－ＯＰＡ），３，４—二氧喹喔啉－２（１Ｈ）－酮（ＤＨＱ），３－甲基－３，４－二氢喹喔啉－２（１Ｈ）－酮（ＭＤＨＱ），３，４－二氢喹喔啉－２（１Ｈ）－酮－６－羧酸（ＤＨＱ－６－Ａ）及３－甲基－３，４－二氢喹喔啉－２（１Ｈ）－酮－６－羧酸（ＭＤＨＱ－６－Ａ）。其中荧光底物ＤＣＭ－ＯＰＡ，ＤＨＱ和ＭＤＨＱ都可以很容易地进行大量纯品的制备。我们用流动注射分析法对合成底物和已有的最佳荧光底物在ＨＲＰ及其模拟酶氯化血红素催化体系中的性能进行了比较研究。结果表明，ＤＣＭ－ＯＰＡ和ＭＤＨＱ是合成的５种底物中最好的两个，而对羟基苯丙酸（ｐ－ＨＰＰＡ）和对羟基苯乙酸（ｐ－ＨＰＡ）优于高香草酸（ＨＶＡ）和酪氨。底物ｐ－ＨＰＰＡ和ｐ－ＨＰＡ与合成底物ＤＣＭ－ＯＰＡ和ＭＤＨＱ体系在对过氧化氢的分析方法性能相当，最低检测限都在１～１０ｎｍｏｌ／Ｌ之间。对酶的检测，ＤＣＭ－ＯＰＡ是所有研究的底物中最灵敏的，上述两种合成底物保存在４℃的冰箱中都可以稳定一个月以上。     

Inhibitory effects of flavonoid glycosides isolated from the peel of Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki Fuyu) on antigen-stimulated degranulation in rat basophilic leukaemia RBL-2H3 cells

We found that two distinct flavonoid glycosides isolated from the peel of Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki Fuyu), isoquercitrin (Isq) and hyperin (Hyp), are capable of inhibiting antigen-stimulated degranulation in rat basophilic leukaemia RBL-2H3 cells. In order to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, we examined effects of Isq and Hyp on cellular responses induced by antigen stimulation. Treatment with both Isq and Hyp markedly inhibited antigen-stimulated elevation of intracellular free Ca²⁺ concentration and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Isq and Hyp did not affect NADPH oxidase (NOX) activity, but they possessed DPPH radical-scavenging activity similar to that of epigallocatechin gallate, a potent anti-oxidant, Finally, Isq and Hyp showed little or no effects on Ag-stimulated Syk activation or phosphorylation of signalling molecules. These results indicate that inhibition of antigen-stimulated degranulation by Isq and Hyp is mainly due to suppression of intracellular Ca²⁺ elevation, which is caused by direct scavenging of ROS that are generated by NOX. Our findings suggest that Isq and Hyp, isolated from the peel of persimmon, would be beneficial for alleviating symptoms of type I allergy.