人降钙素类似物的合成及活性研究

通过对鲑鱼降钙素和人降钙素结构的比较,设计并合成了人降钙素类似物ｍｈＣＴ－２。利用空气氧化获得分子内二硫键,经分离纯化,产物达ＨＰＬＣ及毛细管电泳均一,蛋白质序列分析和质谱分析符合理论值。在大鼠降血钙生物活性测定中,利用量反应平行线法进行ｍｈＣＴ－２的生物效价判定达２０００ＩＵ／ｍｇ,比ｈＣＴ的效价高一个数量级。     

超氧化物歧化酶的自旋标记研究

本文应用对-SH基特异性结合的自旋标记物对Cu_2Zn_2-SOD进行自旋标记研究,进一步观察了电离辐射对-SH基部位的影响,实验结果:(1)自旋标记后的Cu_2Zn_2-SOD表现出典型的弱固定化的ESR波谱信号特征。标记对Cu_2Zn_2-SOD的UV谱无明显影响。这表明该游离-SH基是位于酶蛋白分子的相对表层而不是包埋在疏水内部。(2)标记保温后立即取样及保温后17小时取样测酶活力,发现与未标记酶的活力相同。这表明该-SH基与酶的催化活性无直接关系。(3)在10—100Krad γ-射线照射下,酶活性及ESR信号幅度均随照射剂量增加而下降,两者之间有一定的相关性。     

胸腺肽α1活性片段和其自旋标记衍生物的合成及免疫活性研究

报道了胸腺肽α１活性片段Ｔｈｙｍｏｓｉｎα１ＯＨ和其自旋标记衍生物的合成及对实验动物免疫功能的影响。实验结果表明人工合成胸腺肽α１活性片段及其自旋标记生物具有显著的免疫促进活性。     

用脂肪酸自旋标记研究库存血红细胞膜的流动性

用两种脂肪酸自旋标记物5—DOXYL和16-DOXYL研究了ACD-B库存血保存期间红细胞膜的流动性及其温度相关性.结果发现:血液保存期间红细胞膜浅层流动性降低,深层流动性增高;红细胞膜浅层相变温度点明显降低,红细胞膜深层则出现两个相变温度点T_1和T_2在血液保存期间T_1和T_2逐渐接近并最后融合成一个相变温度点.     

天蚕蛾肽B及其合成类似物可望预防鱼病毒感染

MarineBiotechnology 2 0 0 2年 4卷 3期 2 94～ 30 2页报道 :已知天蚕蛾肽和其他天然抗微生物肽广泛存在于昆虫至哺乳动物。这些蛋白含有动物先天免疫系统的主要组分 ,可使宿主动物非特异地防御各种细菌和寄生物。但迄今不仅利用抗微生物肽 (包括天蚕蛾肽 ) ,防治哺乳动物病毒的报道甚少 ,而且尚未证明此种抗微生物肽可防治鱼类病毒。为此 ,最近美国康涅狄格大学分子和细胞生物学系生物技术中心的科学家P .PeterChiou等证实 ,将天蚕蛾肽基因转移入青鱼将 (OryziasLapipes) ,可使其抵抗鱼类病原细菌的侵犯。Chiou等观察了利用天然的天蚕…     

非肽类胰岛素类似物的研究

糖尿病是二十一世纪人类健康的主要威胁之一。而胰岛素又是糖尿病患终生依赖的药物。如果能筛选出既有良好药效,又具有安全、无毒特性,且能口服的非肽类胰岛素类似物,无疑将给糖尿病患带来福音。本对有希望成为治疗药物的L-83,28l、钒化合物以及中草药中可能存在的非肽类胰岛素类似物的研究进展作一概述。     

用自旋标记研究嗜盐菌紫膜的相变

本文用5′酮基软脂的甲酯的N′氧基4、4-二甲基(口恶)唑衍生物、TEMPO和4-(乙氧基氟代磷酸))-TEMPO′研究了嗜盐菌紫膜的相变.ESR测定表明:在醋酸钠缓冲溶液中(100mM、pH7.0)、30至70℃没有观察到相转变;在81℃附近获得了紫膜类脂的另一相变点,此转变点可能与紫膜类脂及蛋白质晶格的分离有关.紫膜蛋白质的热变性点则在100℃附近.当温度升至110℃时紫膜类脂烃链则趋“熔化”,紫膜蛋白质的热变性也呈不可逆的.文中还就不同的物理因素对紫模相变的影响进行了讨论.     

Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Oxygenation of Tyrosine

Tyrosinase isolated from cultured human melanoma cells was studied for tyrosine oxygenation activity. l -Tyrosine and d -tyrosine were used as substrates and dopa was measured with HPLC and electrochemical detection as the product of oxygenation. Incubations were performed in the presence or absence of dopamine as co-substrate. Oxygenation of l -tyrosine occurred only in the presence of dopamine as co-substrate. No oxygenation of d -tyrosine was found, and we conclude that human tyrosinase is characterised by exclusive specificity for the l -isomer of tyrosine in its oxygenase function. It has recently been suggested that superoxide anion is a preferential oxygen substrate for human tyrosinase. Incubations were therefore performed with l - and d -tyrosine, human tyrosinase, and xanthine/xanthine oxidase in the system, generating superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide. Considerable formation of dopa was observed, but the quantity was the same irrespective of whether d -tyrosine or l -tyrosine was used as the substrate. Furthermore, formation of dopa occurred in a xanthine/xanthine oxidase system when bovine serum albumin (BSA) was substituted for tyrosinase. Our results provide no evidence that superoxide anion is an oxygen substrate for human tyrosinase. In the incubate containing xanthine/xanthine oxidase, catalase completely inhibited dopa formation, and superoxide dismutase and mannitol each strongly inhibited dopa formation. The results are compatible with hydroxyl radicals being responsible for the formation of dopa, since such radicals may be secondarily formed in the presence of superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide.     

Damage to the oxygen-evolving complex by superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical in photoinhibition of photosystem II

Under strong illumination of a photosystem II (PSII) membrane, endogenous superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radical were successively produced. These compounds then cooperatively resulted in a release of manganese from the oxygen-evolving complex (OEC) and an inhibition of oxygen evolution activity. The OEC inactivation was initiated by an acceptor-side generated superoxide anion, and hydrogen peroxide was most probably responsible for the transportation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) across the PSII membrane from the acceptor-side to the donor-side. Besides ROS being generated in the acceptor-side induced manganese loss; there may also be a ROS-independent manganese loss in the OEC of PSII. Both superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical located inside the PSII membrane were directly identified by a spin trapping-electron spin resonance (ESR) method in combination with a lipophilic spin trap, 5-(diethoxyphosphoryl)-5-phenethyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide (DEPPEPO). The endogenous hydrogen peroxide production was examined by oxidation of thiobenzamide.     

Histochemical Localization of Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Rat Brain

Histochemical localization of superoxide anion (O₂^·−) scavenging activity in rat brain was visualized by the tissue-blotting technique. The activity was thought to mainly depend on Cu/Zn-SOD, because the localization of the activity was identical with the immunohistochemistry of Cu/Zn-SOD and the localization of its mRNA in the brain. Moreover, the activity was dramatically decreased after treatment of Cu (I) chelater. The activity was detected in pyramidal cells of the cortex, granular, and mitral cells of the olfactory bulbs, pyramidal cell layer CA1 to CA3, and dentate gyrus of hippocampus formation and granular cells of the cerebellum. Moreover, the activity was detected in the pontine nuclei of brain stem. Olfactory bulbs, hippocampus, and cerebellum were believed to be bestowed high brain functions, i.e., long-term potentiation and long-term depression. A part of the function was regulated by a retrograde neurotransmitter, nitric oxide (^·NO). Our findings suggest that the SOD is colocalized with NO synthase in olfactory bulbs, hippocampus, and cerebellum, where ^·NO plays the important roles. In contrast, low SOD activity was observed in the axonal neurofiber bundles, although the regions contain a lot of membrane lipids, which was thought to be peroxidized by O₂^·− and related radicals such as ^·OH in the regions. From these findings, it was suggested that the SOD did not only play a role in protecting the neurons from endogenously formed O₂^·−, but also play a role in preservation of beneficial natures of ^·NO in the brain.     

Chromate-mediated free radical generation from cysteine,penicillamine, hydrogen peroxide,and lipid hydroperoxides

The Cr(VI)-mediated free radical generation from cystein, penicillamine, hydrogen peroxide, and model lipid hydroperoxides was investigated utilizing the electron spin resonance (ESR) spin trapping technique. Incubation of Cr(VI) with cysteine (Cys) generated cysteinyl radical. Radical yield depended on the relative concentrations of Cr(VI) and Cys. The radical generation became detectable at a cysteine: Cr(VI) ration of about 5, reached its highest level at a ratio of 30, and declined thereafter. Cr(VI) or Cys alone did not generate a detectable amount of free radicals. Similar results were obtained with penicillamine. Incubation of Cr(VI), Cys or penicillamine adn H₂O₂ led to hydroxyl (·OH) radical generation, which was verified by quantitative competition experiments utilizing ethanol. The mechanism for ·OH radical generation is considered to be a Cr(VI)-mediated Fenton-like reaction. When model lipid hydroperoxides such as t-butylhydroperoxide and cumene hydroperoxide were used in place of H₂O₂, hydroperoxide-derived free radicals were produced. Since thiols, such as Cys, exist in cellular systems at relatively high concentrations, Cr(VI)-mediated free radical generation in the presence of thiols may participate in the mechanisms of Cr(VI)-induced toxicity and carcinogenesis.     

The oxidation of aminoethylcysteine ketimine dimer by oxygen reactive species

Summary The prominent spontaneous reaction of aminoethylcysteine ketimine in the neutral pH range is the concentration-dependent dimerization (Hermann, 1961). The carboxylated dimer first produced loses the free carboxyl yielding the more stable decarboxylated dimer (named simply the dimer in this note). In the search for a possible biochemical activity of this uncommon tricyclic compound we have assayed whether it could interact with oxygen reactive species (H₂O₂, O₂ ^–,OH) thus exhibiting a scavenging effect of possible biomedical interest. The dimer interacts with H₂O₂ producing compounds detectable by chromatographic procedures. The presence of Fe²⁺ stimulates the oxidative reaction by yielding the hydroxyl radical (the Fenton reaction). Using the system xanthine oxidase-xanthine as superoxide producer, the dimer oxidation by O₂ ^– has also been documented. Among the oxidation products the presence of taurine and cysteic acid has been established. Identification of remaining oxidation products and investigation of the possible function of the dimer as a biological scavenger of oxygen reactive species are now oncoming.Abbreviations HPLC high performance liquid chromatography - AAÅ amino acid analyzer - SOD superoxide dismutase - EDTA ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid     

Hyperpnea-induced production of TBHP-initiated chemiluminescence in guinea pigs

Antioxidants attenuate hyperpnea-induced airway constriction. It was hypothesized that this type of airway constriction is closely related to reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, there is no direct evidence of an increase in ROS during or right after the course of hyperpnea. To detect ROS production induced by hyperpnea, forty one guinea pigs were divided into four groups: control; control with 95% O2-5% CO2; hyperpnea with 95% air-5% CO2; and hyperpnea with 95% O2-5% CO2. Three minutes following hyperpnea or at the equivalent time, we obtained bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and measured its chemiluminescence (CL) counts. In addition, hyperpnea with 95% O2-5% CO2 gas mixture was carried out and BAL was collected 3 minutes after the hyperpnea in an additional forty animals. We measured CL counts in BAL samples before and after the treatments of the following ROS scavenger(s) or saline in vitro: control (saline); superoxide dismutase (SOD); catalase; dimethylthiourea (DMTU); and SOD+catalase+DMTU. Hyperpnea with 95% O2-5% CO2, but not with 95% air-5% CO2, gas mixture induced significant increase in t-butyl hydroperoxide-initiated CL counts, which were inhibited by DMTU, catalase, or SOD in vitro. Our data suggest that hyperpnea with a 95% O2-5% CO2, but not with 95% air-5% CO2, gas mixture induced an increase in ROS production.     

儿茶素对超氧阴离子自由基的清除及其自氧化作用研究

采用NBT光还原法证实了儿茶素具有清除O—·2 的作用 ,确定了儿茶素自氧化作用的最佳测定波长 ,并探讨了儿茶素溶液浓度和 pH对其自氧化作用的影响。     

银耳深层发酵浸膏多糖抗氧化活性的研究

对银耳液体深层发酵多糖浸膏进行乙醇分级,得到乙醇终浓度为35%,50%,65%的3个多糖组分,即TF1,TF2,TF3。对其抗氧化活性进行了比较研究,结果表明:TF3的抗氧化活性最强,对超氧阴离子的清除率为16.9%,对羟基自由基的清除率为23.6%。     

丝裂霉素促进活性氧自由基生成的研究

本文探讨了抗癌药丝裂霉素对活性氧自由基,超氧负离子自由基(O_2~-),羟自由基(OH)生成反应的作用,实验表明,丝裂霉素对O_2~-及OH的生成有明显的促进作用,其作用随着丝裂霉素浓度的增加而加强。分别测定了它对两种自由基生成反应的促进率。     

沙棘果皮多糖清除氧自由基的活性研究

沙棘(Hippophae rhamnosides)果皮经80℃恒温水浴提取,乙醇沉淀得粗多糖.Sevag法去蛋白,经50%和70%乙醇分级,得3种级分沙棘多糖H1、H2和H3;以Fenton反应,即H2O2/Fe2 /水杨酸为·OH产生和检测体系;以邻苯三酚/EDTA/Tris-HCl为O2-.产生体系,对沙棘多糖H1、H2和H3进行抗氧自由基活性研究.结果表明,沙棘多糖对·OH和O2-.有较显著的清除能力.不同级分多糖H1、H2和H3浓度达200μg·mL-1时,对·OH的清除率分别为44.9%、49.0%和26.4%,抗O2-.活性分别为36.9%,15.4%和23.1%.多糖质量浓度增大时,两种自由基清除率增加,且呈量效关系.