A novel aggregation-induced emission fluorescent probe for nucleic acid detection and its applications in cell imaging

A new kind of aggregation-induced emission compound was synthesized and used as the probe of nucleic acid. The characterization of this compound was studied. Both the RNA and DNA were detected by using this probe. And the detection scope of DNA and RNA was different. We researched the selectivity of our probe in double and single strand DNA sequences. The visualization of gel electrophoresis and the cell nucleus imaging were researched as well. Compared with the traditional nucleus dye Hoechst 33258, our probe also has the potential to be nucleus dye. And the cell toxicity was well performed by MTT assays.     

Laccase-catalyzed decolorization of the synthetic azo-dye diamond black PV 200 and of some structurally related derivatives

The kinetics of laccase-catalyzed transformation of the azo-dye Diamond Black PV 200 (CI Mordant Black 9) and various related synthesized derivatives were analyzed for dependence on pH and substrate structure. The reaction mixture of Diamond Black PV 200 was analyzed by HPLC/MS–MS and it was shown that upon laccase oxidation, reactive chinoid fragments of lower molecular weight were formed. These may further oligomerize as indicated by the appearance of a number of compounds with increased molecular weight. The pH optimum for the decolorization was pH 5 for Diamond Black PV 200 which did not change significantly when the substitution pattern of its basic structure was varied. Biodegradability, however, was strongly dependent on the structure of the dyes.     

Quirks of dye nomenclature. 12. Victoria’s rainbow

ABSTRACT

The identities of 18 dyes whose names begin with “Victoria” are described using their chemical structures, names and numerical identifiers. All are synthetic dyes originally synthesized in Germany during the late 19^th century as colorants for textiles. Brief manufacturing details are included. All the colors of the rainbow are represented except indigo. Unusual properties including explosive tendency or toxicity are noted. Some of the applications as stains and for food coloring, anti-obesity medication and pigments for ball pen inks also are discussed     

Simple and easy method for the determination of fungal growth and decolourative capacity in solid media

A technique was developed for studying the biodegradative ability of white rot fungi in different solid media. This technique enables the gravimetric determination of fungal growth (increase of biomass) and the spectrometric measurement of fungal decolourization ability (both by the determination of the production of the extracellular enzyme manganese-dependent peroxidase (MnP) and by the rate of decolourization of dyes). Bjerkandera sp., strain BOS55, was grown in different solid media. Its growth rate, decolourization of solophenil blue 2BL (azoic dye), neutral red (eurhodin dye), methyl green and crystal violet (triphenylmethane dyes) and the production of MnP were determined. Application of this technique enabled a spectrometric quantification of enzymatic activity. Assays indicate that greater amounts of MnP were present in agar plate cultures of Bjerkandera sp. than in liquid cultures.     

Transient emission studies of electron injection in dye sensitised solar cells

Time resolved single photon counting is employed to monitor electron injection dynamics in dye sensitised solar cells. It is shown that, by the use of a non-injecting reference film and a simple stretched exponential fitting procedure with only two fitting parameters it is possible to resolve electron injection half-times down to 60 ps resolution. This provides a potentially cheaper and experimentally easier approach to monitor such dynamics compared to more widely used ultrafast pump/probe laser spectroscopy. Injection dynamics are observed for a range of different sensitiser dyes and redox electrolytes. As expected, the presence of a redox electrolyte results in a significant retardation of the injection half-times relative to an inert, aprotic solvent, with typical injection half-times being in the range 120-3000 ps depending upon sensitiser dye employed. In all cases, the injection dynamics fitted well to the stretched exponential function, consistent with a numerical model based upon inhomogeneous energetics of electron injection.     

Effectiveness and mechanisms of dye adsorption on a straw-based biochar

A biochar (BC) generated from straw as a cost-effective substitute for activated carbon (AC) was tested for its adsorptive ability toward reactive brilliant blue (KNR) and rhodamine B (RB). BC and AC had similar surface areas but differed in porosity, surface acidity and point of zero surface charge. The two carbons were highly effective adsorbents for both dyes at pH 3.0 and 6.5. BC was slightly more effective than AC to adsorb RB due to the RB–BC electrostatic interactions and RB protonation at low pH. The two carbons reversed in their effectiveness to adsorb KNR for similar reasons. The π–π interactions between dye molecules and graphene layers of BC, the direct dye-BC electrostatic attraction/repulsion and the intermolecular hydrogen bonding are proposed to be the combined mechanisms for dye adsorption. Rich phenolic hydroxyls on the surface of BC are expected to enhance the π–π interactions.     

一种pH相对稳定的栓菌T. sp. SQ01漆酶

漆酶 (p-diplaenol:oxygen oxidorecluctase,EC 1.10.3.2)在生物制浆、生物漂白、脱色以及有毒化合物的降解等方面具有较为广泛的应用前景,同时也是相关学科领域的研究热点.     

一种pH稳定的黄色漆酶的快速纯化和性质特征

通过丙酮沉淀和 DEAE- cellulose DE52 柱层析, 快速、有效地从一株白腐菌 Trametes sp. SQ01 的发酵液中纯化了漆酶。纯化的漆酶并非传统漆酶那样呈现蓝色, 而是一种黄色蛋白。以 ABTS 为底物时, 该酶的最适 pH 和温度分别是 pH 4.5 和 70°C, Km 为 0.029 mmol/L。T. SQ01 漆酶在 pH 3.0~11.0时, 酶活相对稳定, 在 pH 5.0 时最为稳定, 是目前报道的 pH 稳定性最好的漆酶。低浓度的金属离子(1 mmol/L) Cu2+、Mg2+ 、Ca2+ 和Co2+ 对漆酶有促进作用, 而高浓度(5 mmol/L)的Co2+、Zn2+、 Mn2+、Mg2+ 却抑制漆酶酶活。SDS 对该酶有激活作用, 当其浓度为1 mmol/L时, 漆酶相对酶活达到128%。DTT对漆酶强烈抑制, 即使是浓度为1 mmol/L, 亦可完全抑制漆酶酶活。纯化后的漆酶对亮蓝(RBBR) (100 mg/L)的脱色能力显著, 0.5 U/mL 的漆酶在 10 min内即可达到 80%的脱色率。T. sp. SQ01 漆酶的快速纯化以及高效脱色的能力表明该酶在染料脱色降解方面有着广阔的应用前景。     

一株脱色真菌的鉴定及脱色特性的初步探讨

从废水环境中分离筛选到一株高效染料脱色真菌, 根据形态学及显微特征初步鉴定为泡盛曲霉(Aspergillus awamori), 命名为Asaw117; 从偶氮类、蒽醌类和氧醌类中选取8种不同染料进行脱色分析表明, 该菌株对0.1 g/L蒽醌类染料还原蓝RSN的脱色率可达100%; 采用不同培养基及不同种类碳氮源进行试验比较, 菌株在查氏培养基中生长慢, 但脱色效果最好, 在马铃薯培养基中生长旺盛, 脱色效果次之。此外, 菌株Asaw117能利用还原蓝RSN作为氮源, 但不能利用其为碳源; 几种碳氮源组合实验中, 菌株在蔗糖、硝酸铵组合的査氏培养基脱色效果为好。因此对处理印染废水具有较好的应用潜力。     

Purification of a thermostable laccase from Leucaena leucocephala using a copper alginate entrapment approach and the application of the laccase in dye decolorization

Laccase from a tree legume, Leucaena leucocephala, was purified to homogeneity using a quick two-step procedure: alginate bead entrapment and celite adsorption chromatography. Laccase was purified 110.6-fold with an overall recovery of 51.0% and a specific activity of 58.5 units/mg. The purified laccase was found to be a heterodimer (∼220 kDa), containing two subunits of 100 and 120 kDa. The affinity of laccase was found to be highest for catechol and lowest for hydroquinone, however, highest K_cat and K_cat/K_m were obtained for hydroquinone. Purified laccase exhibited pH and temperature optima of 7.0 and 80 °C, respectively. Mn²⁺, Cd²⁺, Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺ and Na⁺ activated laccase while Ca²⁺ treatment increased laccase activity up to 3 mM, beyond which it inhibited laccase. Co²⁺, Hg²⁺, DTT, SDS and EDTA showed an inhibition of laccase activity. The Leucaena laccase was found to be fairly tolerant to organic solvents; upon exposure for 1 h individually to 50% (v/v) each of ethanol, DMF, DMSO and benzene, more than 50% of the activity was retained, while in the presence of 50% (v/v) each of methanol, isopropanol and chloroform, a 40% residual activity was observed. The purified laccase efficiently decolorized synthetic dyes such as indigocarmine and congo red in the absence of any redox mediator.