摇瓶的体积氧传递系数和氧通透率的测定

通过设计特殊摇瓶,用亚硫酸钠法测出摇瓶的体积氧传递系数和氧透过纱布层的通透率。以氧电极测其内外氧的分压降后,可以算出摇瓶表观体积氧传递系数(k_La)app及真实体积氧传递系数k_La,并进一步求出氧通透率。由实验得出：氧分压降低6．1％,氧传递系数增加一倍;在37c、220r／min、500m1摇瓶(内盛液50m1)8层纱布的氧通透率Pm=43．7moI／m²·h·arm;并且关联出摇瓶容积V、装液量VL、转速n、摄氏温度t之间的模型式：(k_La)_app=1．84×10^-7[t]1.8479·[n]2.3906.(VLV]-0.6360(kLa)=2．02×10^-7[t]1.8525·[n]2.39441·[VLV]-0.6370     

The Permeability to Oxygen of the Periderm of the Potato Tuber

The permeability to oxygen of the periderm of the potato tuberhas been measured during its development and storage. When expressedas ml O₂, diffusing through 1 cm² periderm in 1 sec under anO₂, pressure of 1 atm, the values for freshly harvested tubersranged from a maximum of 2.4 x 10^–4 in immature tubers,to less than 0.7 x 10^–4 in tubers harvested mature someweeks after the death of the foliage. In every case, after storagefor up to 10 weeks at 10^° C, the permeabilities, as expressedabove, were less than 0.7 x 10^–4 (minimum values, c. 0.5x 10^–4 It was shown that the oxygen deficit under theperiderm was unlikely to exceed 0.03 atm during development,and the oxygen status of the developing tuber should thus beadequate for the low oxygen-affinity oxidase system (if present)to function.     

Oxygen Availability as a Possible Limiting Factor in LDL Oxidation

Kinetic studies of copper-induced LDL peroxidation commonly assume that the availability of molecular oxygen in the reaction media is not a limiting factor. The present study reveals that this assumption is valid only at low LDL concentrations. At high LDL concentrations, accumulation of oxidation products, as monitored spectroscopically under conditions of various oxygen concentrations in the medium, comes to a halt when the oxygen concentration in the solution, as measured by an oxygen electrode, decreases to near zero levels. Bubbling of the oxygen into the solution results in resumption of peroxidation. These results are important with respect to the ex vivo assaying of lipoprotein peroxidation because many previous studies have been conducted with LDL concentrations that corresponded to polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrations in access of the concentration of molecular oxygen. The possible pathophysiological significance of the results of this study has yet to be evaluated.     

活性氧、线粒体通透性转换与细胞凋亡

线粒体是真核细胞中非常重要的细胞器,细胞中的活性氧等自由基主要来源于此,线粒体膜的通透性转换(mitochondrial permeability transition,MPT)及其孔道(mitochondrialpermeability transition pore,MPTP)更是在内源性细胞凋亡中发挥了关键作用。持续性的线粒体膜通透性转换在凋亡的效应阶段起决定性作用,可介导细胞色素c等促凋亡因子从线粒体释放到胞浆中,进一步激活下游的信号通路,导致细胞不可逆地走向凋亡。瞬时性的线粒体膜通透性转换及其偶联的线粒体局部的活性氧爆发同样具有促凋亡的作用。线粒体通透性孔道的开放释放出大量活性氧,这些活性氧又能够进一步激活该孔道,以正反馈的形式进一步加剧孔道的打开,放大凋亡信号。活性氧、线粒体通透性转换与细胞凋亡之间具有密不可分的联系,本文根据已知的研究结果集中讨论了这三者的关系,并着重论述了该领域中的最新发现和成果。     

The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Mitochondrial Permeability Transition

We have provided evidence that mitochondrial membrane permeability transition induced by inorganic phosphate, uncouplers or prooxidants such as t-butyl hydroperoxide and diamide is caused by a Ca²⁺-stimulated production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by the respiratory chain, at the level of the coenzyme Q. The ROS attack to membrane protein thiols produces cross-linkage reactions, that may open membrane pores upon Ca²⁺ binding. Studies with submitochondrial particles have demonstrated that the binding of Ca²⁺ to these particles (possibly to cardiolipin) induces lipid lateral phase separation detected by electron paramagnetic resonance experiments exploying stearic acids spin labels. This condition leads to a disorganization of respiratory chain components, favoring ROS production and consequent protein and lipid oxidation.     

Microbiological Changes in Prepacked Cod Fillets in Relation to the Oxygen Permeability of the Film

The deterioration of prepacked cod fillets in relation to the oxygen permeability of the polyethylene film was studied bacteriologically and chemically. Spoilage at 0° is not related directly to oxygen permeability (OP). The deterioration curve at higher storage temperatures (3 and 6°) is of the same form as the curve at 0°. Moreover, from the curve it can be deduced that a film with c. 3600 ml/m²/24 h OP gives the best results. A maximum spoilage is observed with an OP c. 1800 ml/m²/24 h. Identical results were obtained with other films. The formation of formalin bound volatile nitrogen compounds is inhibited in prepacked fish whereas the trimethylamine content increases.     

Molecular Mobility and Oxygen Permeability in Amorphous Bovine Serum Albumin Films

We have used phosphorescence from the xanthene probe erythrosin B to characterize the molecular mobility and oxygen permeability as a function of temperature in amorphous solid bovine serum albumin (BSA) films. Analysis of the emission spectrum using a lognormal fitting function provided information on how temperature modulates the emission peak frequency and bandwidth (full width at half maximum). The peak frequency decreased gradually at low and more steeply at high temperature, whereas the bandwidth increased gradually at low and more steeply at high temperature, both changes indicating a softening of the protein matrix at ∼60°C. Phosphorescence intensity decay transients were well fit using a stretched exponential decay function at all temperatures. Lifetimes decreased gradually at low and more steeply at high temperature; Arrhenius analysis of the rate constant for nonradiative collisional quenching indicated an increase in quenching indicative of matrix softening at ∼70°C. The oxygen quenching rate was calculated from a comparison of emission lifetimes in the presence and absence of oxygen. This rate varied linearly with the collisional quenching rate over nearly three orders of magnitude, suggesting that the more global motions that control oxygen translational diffusion are modulated by more local motions that influence collisional quenching of erythrosin. The emission spectrum shifted to higher energy as a function of time following excitation, whereas the phosphorescence lifetime decreased with increasing emission wavelength; both behaviors provided strong evidence for distinct sites within the protein matrix varying in molecular mobility. These results enrich our molecular understanding of the intrinsic mobility of proteins within the amorphous solid phase, provide evidence for a dynamic transition within solid BSA, and provide insight into the molecular mechanisms controlling oxygen diffusion.     

Influence of Chilling on Electrolyte Permeability, Oxygen Uptake and 2,4-Binitrophenol Stimulated Oxygen Uptake in Leaf Discs of the Thermophilic Cucumis sativus

The effect of chilling was studied in leaf discs from the chilling-sensitive Cucumis sativus L. by measurement of the electrolyte leakage from the discs, by oxygen uptake and by uncoupling of respiration with 2,4 dinitrophenol. Short periods of chilling are characterized by minor significant increases of electrolyte permeability, of respiration and of preserved ability to be uncoupled by 2,4-dinilrophenol. A longer period of chilling resulted in a strongly increased electrolyte permeability, in reduced oxygen uptake and in disappearance of uncoupling by 2,4 dinitrophenol. In general the induced changes in permeability and respiration were reversible within 4 days of chilling, if the discs were placed at 25°C after chilling.     

Development of CO2 Protective Layers by Spray Pyrolysis for Ceramic Oxygen Transport Membranes

Ceramic mixed ionic–electronic conducting (MIEC) membranes enable very selective oxygen separation from air at high temperatures. Two major potential applications of oxygen‐transport membranes are: i) oxygen production for oxyfuel power plants, and, ii) integration within high‐temperature catalytic membrane reactors for methane or alkane upgrading by selective oxidative conversions. However, these applications involve contact with carbon‐bearing atmospheres and most state‐of‐the‐art highly permeable MIEC membranes do not tolerate operation under CO₂‐rich environments due to carbonation processes. The present contribution shows our first attempts in the development of ceria‐based protective thin layers on monolithic LSCF membranes. Gd‐doped ceria (CGO) deposition is carried out by air blast spray pyrolysis on mirror‐polished LSCF disc membranes. The layer thickness is maintained below 0.4 μm in order to prevent the formation of cracks during thermal cycling and minimize limitations caused by the reduced oxygen permeability through the ceria layer. After optimization of the spraying process, smooth crack‐free dense coatings are obtained with high crystallinity in the as‐deposited state. The layers are characterized by XRD, SEM, AFM, DC‐conductivity measurements, interferometry and optical microscopy. Oxygen separation is studied on coated LSCF using air as the feed and argon/CO₂ mixtures as the sweep gas in the temperature range 650–1000°C. The protected membrane exhibits a higher stability than the uncoated LSCF membrane, although the nominal oxygen flux is slightly reduced at temperatures below 850°C due to the limited ambipolar conductivity of doped ceria in the range of oxygen partial pressures investigated. Moreover, the protective layer (250 nm thickness) remains stable after the permeation testing.     

Structure of the Cornea in Some Cervidae

The structure of the corneas of adult and young reindeer, roedeer and elk was studied. The corneas were strikingly similar in general appearance. The number of squamous cells was found to be the main difference. The thickness of the cornea and that of the membrane of Descemet was found to be greater in older animals.     

The Role of the Oxygen Permeability of the Seed Coat in the Dormancy of Seed of Xanthium pennsylvanicum Wallr

A method for direct identification and quantitative measurementsof mixed or pure gases diffusing through seed coats was devisedto test the hypothesis that the dormancy of Xanthium pennsylvanicumseeds is caused by oxygen-impermeable seed coats. The diffusionof oxygen through seed coats of X. pennsylvanicum was shownto obey Fick's first law. Oxygen diffused through the lowerand upper seed coats at the same rate. Imbibed lower and upperseeds showed essentially equal oxygen uptake rates before radicleemergence. This uptake was lower than the rate at which oxygencan diffuse into the seed. Therefore upper seeds are not dormantbecause of seed coat restriction of oxygen diffusion. The relationshipsof oxygen with other factors involved in seed dormancy are discussed.     

Kinetics and Apparent K(m) of Oxygen Cycle under Conditions of Limiting Carbon Dioxide Fixation

A mass spectrometer with a membrane inlet was used to monitor light-driven O₂ evolution, O₂ uptake, and CO₂ uptake in suspensions of algae (Scenedesmus obliquus). We observed the following. (a) The rate of O₂ uptake, which, in the presence of iodoacetamide, replaces the uptake of CO₂, showed a distinct plateau (V_max) beyond ~30% O₂ and was half-maximal at ~8% O₂. We concluded that this light-driven O₂ uptake process, which does not involve carbon compounds, is saturated at lower O₂ concentrations than are photorespiration and glycolate formation. (b) In the absence of inhibitor, O₂ evolution was relatively unaffected by the presence or absence of CO₂. During the course of CO₂ depletion, electron flow to CO₂ was replaced by an equivalent flow to O₂. (c) There was a distinct delay between the cessation of CO₂ uptake and the increase in O₂ uptake. We ascribe this delay to the transient utilization of another electron acceptor—possibly bicarbonate or another bound form of CO₂.     

Artificial Cornea and the Future of Eye Banking

A report on the construction of functional human corneal equivalent reflects a step towards creation of an artificial cornea. We discuss the current status of supply and demand for corneas for transplanation, and wonder if the creation of an artificial cornea will have an effect on corneal transplantation in the near future     

Influence of Some Preservatives on the Quality of Prepacked Cod Fillets in Relation to the Oxygen Permeability of the Film

S ummary : The deterioration of prepacked cod fillets in relation to different concentrations of citric acid (HC) and of potassium sorbate (PS) was studied bacteriologically and chemically. Spoilage of fish treated with PS in relation to the oxygen permeability (OP) of the polyethylene film was also examined. The trimethylamine (TMA) and formalin bound nitrogen compounds (FBN) formation at 0° in prepacked cod fillets is inhibited by the addition of HC and PS. A concentration of 0·4% of PS in the cod fillets is sufficient to inhibit the TMA production completely. The OP of the film determines the keeping quality of the cod fillets containing 0·4% of PS. The film with the lowest OP gives the best results, since the spoilage of PS treated fish during the first 12 days is exclusively caused by an increase of FBN. The formation of this fraction at 0° is related directly to the OP of the packing film. From the experiments with PS treated cod fillets it can be deduced that a film with a low OP gives the best results.     

扬子鳄角膜超微结构研究

用航向电镜研究了扬子鳄角膜的超微结构。结果表明：扬子鳄角膜由皮细胞层、Ｂｏｗｍａｎ膜、角膜基质、后弹力膜和内皮细胞层组成;与Ｕｎｄｅｒｗｏｏｄ在爬行类视觉器官综述中认为鳄类无Ｂｏｗｍａｎ膜的结果不相符。本文还描述了角膜各层的超微结构的特点。     

The Causes of Necrobiosis and Apoptosis of Cornea Epithelial Cells during Primary Acquired Keratoconus Cornea

We studied 56 biopsy samples of conjunctiva and 50 corneal discs excised from 28 patients with acquired keratoconus cornea. The conjunctivas in all biopsy samples showed various stages of immune inflammation. Necrobiotic changes have been revealed in epithelium of the corneal discs going by the pathways of apoptosis—programmed cell death—and oncosis—initial edematic stage of necrobiosis. At the stage of acute inflammation they are due to cytotoxic effect of the lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages. Antibody-dependent cytotoxicity mediated by plasma and lymphoid cells predominates at this stage. At the reparative stage of inflammation ischemia, an inductor of apoptosis and oncosis, underlies necrobiotic changes in corneal epithelium.