在光氧化条件下不同类型高产稻的叶绿素荧光特性和膜脂过氧化特点

用不同类型高产稻(Oryza sativa L.)粳稻9516、具有粳型成分的两系法亚种间杂交稻培矮64/E32、两优培九(培矮64/9311)和籼型杂交稻X07S/紫恢100、冈优881、汕优63为材料,研究了孕穗期叶片在光氧化条件下的叶绿素荧光特性和膜脂过氧化表现.光氧化处理后,与籼型杂交稻比较,粳稻和具有粳型组分的亚种间杂交稻的PSⅡ原初光化学效率(Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ的线性电子传递的量子效率(ΦPSⅡ)和光化学猝灭系数(qP)下降的较少;超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)、过氧化氢酶(CAT)、过氧化物酶(POD)诱导的活性较高,活性氧 (O(-)/()2、H2O2)和丙二醛(MDA)的产生积累较少,叶绿素和蛋白质含量下降较少,表现出耐光氧化特性,这与在自然条件下生育后期叶绿素含量变化相一致.相关分析表明它们的耐光氧化特性与结实率密切相关,说明耐光氧化品种抗早衰,有利籽粒充实.这些结果启示我们:从超高产育种出发,兼顾杂种优势利用和抗早衰两方面考虑,在母本不育系中引入粳型成分是一个值得重视的育种策略.     

在光氧化条件下不同类型高产稻的叶绿素荧光特性和膜脂过氧化特点

用不同类型高产稻 (OryzasativaL .)粳稻 95 16、具有粳型成分的两系法亚种间杂交稻培矮 6 4/E32、两优培九(培矮 6 4/ 9311)和籼型杂交稻X0 7S/紫恢 10 0、冈优 881、汕优 6 3为材料 ,研究了孕穗期叶片在光氧化条件下的叶绿素荧光特性和膜脂过氧化表现。光氧化处理后 ,与籼型杂交稻比较 ,粳稻和具有粳型组分的亚种间杂交稻的PSⅡ原初光化学效率 (Fv/Fm)、PSⅡ的线性电子传递的量子效率 (ΦPSⅡ)和光化学猝灭系数 (qP)下降的较少 ;超氧化物歧化酶 (SOD)、过氧化氢酶 (CAT)、过氧化物酶 (POD)诱导的活性较高 ,活性氧 (O-·2 、H2 O2 )和丙二醛 (MDA)的产生积累较少 ,叶绿素和蛋白质含量下降较少 ,表现出耐光氧化特性 ,这与在自然条件下生育后期叶绿素含量变化相一致。相关分析表明它们的耐光氧化特性与结实率密切相关 ,说明耐光氧化品种抗早衰 ,有利籽粒充实。这些结果启示我们 :从超高产育种出发 ,兼顾杂种优势利用和抗早衰两方面考虑 ,在母本不育系中引入粳型成分是一个值得重视的育种策略。     

超级杂交稻两优培九及其亲本的光氧化特性

通过比较超级杂交稻两优培九和其亲本的光能利用与活性氧代谢的差异,为培育耐光氧化的杂交稻提供选亲配组的生理依据．使用TPS-光合仪和FMS2荧光仪(Hansateeh,UK)分别测定了人工光氧化处理后水稻叶片的光合速率与叶绿素荧光,同时测定了叶绿素、蛋白质和丙二醛的含量。以及超氧化物歧化酶和过氧化物酶的活性．结果表明,两优培九的光合速率低于母本2．4％,高于父本23％;光氧化处理8d后,与母本相比。两优培九的叶绿素、蛋白质、原初光化学效率、超氧化物歧化酶和过氧化物酶分别高于母本33％、15％、30％、32％和100％;光化学猝灭系数和丙二醛分别低于母本9％和50％。与父本相比,则差异不大．超级杂交稻两优培九在光氧化条件下光能利用率较高,在耐光氧化特性上具有超亲的光合生理特性．     

自然条件下不同高产稻生育后期剑叶叶绿素荧光和膜脂过氧化的表现

以籼型(Oryza sativa L.)杂交组合汕优63为对照,以中粳9516、两系亚种间杂交组合培矮64S/E32、培矮64S/9311、亚种间三系杂交稻冈优881和两系杂交组合X07S/紫恢100为材料,研究其在生育后期(抽穗-成熟)自然条件下剑叶的叶绿素衰减、CO2交换、叶绿素荧光参数和膜脂过氧化表现.结果表明: 水稻在生育后期伴随叶绿素衰减,其叶内的原初光化学效率Fv/Fm、PSⅡ非环式电子传递效率ΦPSⅡ、电子流传递速率ETR都有相应地下降,这种光能转化的障碍使多余的光能传递给PSⅡ的还原侧,产生O(-)/(*)2累积,发生膜脂过氧化和MDA的积累,引起光合色素及光合膜的破坏,发生光氧化早衰.这种现象在品种间有明显差异,耐光氧化的粳稻9516,其叶内的 Fv/Fm、ΦPSⅡ、ETR、qP下降较少,具有较稳定的光能转化能力,不易早衰,具有较高的结实率;而对光氧化敏感的籼稻汕优63其叶内的Fv/Fm、ΦPSⅡ、ETR,光化学猝灭参数qP下降较多,易发生膜脂过氧化,导致叶片早衰,影响水稻灌浆结实和产量;而二系的和三系的杂交稻的耐光氧化特性和早衰表现居于中间.从水稻超高产育种的角度出发,在目前株型良好的基础上,兼顾杂种优势和防止早衰两方面考虑,在母本中利用粳型或带有粳型基因的不育系是育种上一个值得重视的策略.     

自然条件下不同高产稻生育后期剑叶叶绿素荧光和膜脂过氧化的表现

以籼型 (OryzasativaL .)杂交组合汕优 6 3为对照 ,以中粳 95 16、两系亚种间杂交组合培矮 6 4S/E32、培矮6 4S/ 9311、亚种间三系杂交稻冈优 881和两系杂交组合X0 7S/紫恢 10 0为材料 ,研究其在生育后期 (抽穗 -成熟 )自然条件下剑叶的叶绿素衰减、CO2 交换、叶绿素荧光参数和膜脂过氧化表现。结果表明 :水稻在生育后期伴随叶绿素衰减 ,其叶内的原初光化学效率Fv/Fm、PSⅡ非环式电子传递效率ΦPSⅡ 、电子流传递速率ETR都有相应地下降 ,这种光能转化的障碍使多余的光能传递给PSⅡ的还原侧 ,产生O-·2 累积 ,发生膜脂过氧化和MDA的积累 ,引起光合色素及光合膜的破坏 ,发生光氧化早衰。这种现象在品种间有明显差异 ,耐光氧化的粳稻 95 16 ,其叶内的Fv/Fm、ΦPSⅡ 、ETR、qP下降较少 ,具有较稳定的光能转化能力 ,不易早衰 ,具有较高的结实率 ;而对光氧化敏感的籼稻汕优 6 3其叶内的Fv/Fm、ΦPSⅡ 、ETR ,光化学猝灭参数qP下降较多 ,易发生膜脂过氧化 ,导致叶片早衰 ,影响水稻灌浆结实和产量 ;而二系的和三系的杂交稻的耐光氧化特性和早衰表现居于中间。从水稻超高产育种的角度出发 ,在目前株型良好的基础上 ,兼顾杂种优势和防止早衰两方面考虑 ,在母本中利用粳型或带有粳型基因的不育系是育种上一个值得重     

超高产杂交稻剑叶衰老过程中PSII功能的变化

对田间自然条件下培矮64S/E32和对照汕优63的剑叶衰老过程中PSII光化学效率、光能耗散和叶黄素循环组分的动态变化进行了研究.结果表明,水稻剑叶衰老过程中PSⅡ光化学效率(F/Fm)、PSII量子产量(φPSII)、光化学猝灭系数(qP)和光合速率(Pn)均降低,但非辐射热耗散(NPQ)、叶黄素循环库和中午时的脱环氧化状态则升高.移栽后55-75 d两品种剑叶的φPSII和qP变化相近,此后培矮64S/E32比汕优63下降缓慢.在生育后期的衰老过程中培矮64S/E32剑叶的PSII功能比汕优63下降慢,并具有更高的光能利用效率.     

超高产杂交稻光合特性的研究

比较了超高产杂交稻(Oryza sativa L.)X07S/紫恢100和两优培九与多年来大面积推广的杂交稻汕优63的光合功能和抗光胁迫能力.结果表明,超高产杂交稻X07S/紫恢100和两优培九的净光合速率(Pn)分别比汕优63高9.1%和11.9%,而其蒸腾速率(Tr)分别比汕优63低37.46%和31.42%,此外,其水分利用效率(WUE)分别比汕优63高出74.2%和63.5%;经强光(2 000μmol photons@m-2@s-1)处理2 h之后,X07S/紫恢100和两优培九的光系统Ⅱ光化学量子效率分别上升28.3%和37.0%,荧光光化学猝灭系数分别升高46.2%和18.0%,而汕优63的这两项参数值却变化很小;同时,X07S/紫恢100和两优培九的非光化学猝灭系数均下降50%左右,而汕优63则上升近50%,表明超高产杂交稻较高的光合能力、水分利用效率以及较强的抗光抑制能力可能是其高产的生理基础.     

超高产杂交稻在强光胁迫及其恢复进程中的PSⅡ活性和叶黄素循环

研究了两系超高产杂交稻(Oryza sativa L.)"两优培九"和"华安3号"以及多年来大面积推广的三系杂交稻"汕优63"剑叶的PSⅡ活性和叶黄素循环对强光胁迫及其恢复进程的响应.结果表明,在2 000 μmol photons*m-2*s-1的强光胁迫下,3个杂交稻的PSⅡ光化学最大效率(Fv/Fm)、开放的PSⅡ反应中心捕获激发能效率(Fv′/Fm′)和PSⅡ的实际光化学转能效率(ΦPSⅡ)都随着光抑制进程而下降,其中以"汕优63"下降的幅度最大.光抑制过程中,杂交稻叶黄素循环的紫黄素(V)组分迅速下降,与此同时,脱环氧化组分环氧玉米黄素(A)和玉米黄素(Z)迅速积累,而超高产杂交稻"两优培九"和"华安3号"的A和Z的积累速度大大高于"汕优63".伴随A和Z的快速积累,它们的叶黄素循环的脱环氧化状态(DES)迅速上升,并在半小时左右基本达到最大值,其中"两优培九"和"华安3号"DES的上升速率仍然较"汕优63"高.光抑制处理结束后,转移到弱光(70 μmol photons*m-2*s-1)条件下恢复过程中,两个超高产杂交稻的Fv/Fm、Fv′/Fm′和ΦPSⅡ的恢复速率和恢复水平都高于"汕优63".同时,它们的叶黄素循环组分V、A、Z以及DES都逐渐恢复,但"两优培九"和"华安3号"的恢复速率和恢复水平仍然要优于"汕优63".以上结果说明,超高产杂交稻"两优培九"和"华安3号"较对照品种"汕优63"具有更强的抗光抑制及光保护能力,同时在光抑制结束后又能够更迅速地恢复光合功能,较强的抗光抑制能力和较高的恢复能力可能是超高产杂交稻高产的重要生理基础之一.     

高产杂交稻品系"两优培九"生育后期的衰老生理特性

杂交稻"两优培九"生育后期剑叶中的叶绿素、蛋白质含量和SOD活性下降速率慢,POD活性较高,丙二醛含量较少.     

超高产水稻剑叶衰老过程中PSⅡ激发压与 Rubisco大、小亚基含量的相关性

研究了大田生长条件下两系超高产杂交水稻(Oryza sati va L.)"两优培九"和我国大面积推广的三系杂交水稻"汕优63"从灌浆期到收获期剑叶PSⅡ光化学特性和Rubjsco大、小亚基含量的变化.结果表明:可溶性蛋白质和叶绿素含量随剑叶生长时间的延长先缓慢下降,后期有一个快速降解的过程,"汕优63"降解的速率高于"两优培九";Fv/Fm和qP都呈下降的趋势,qN则是先降然后上升.激发压(1 qP)在前期的变化较为平稳,后期则急剧增加,"汕优63"较"两优培九"增加快.Rubi Sco大、小亚基的含量与叶绿素、可溶性蛋白含量一样在前期下降比较慢,后期也有一个快速降解的过程,"汕优63"比"两优培九"降解快.激发压的增加与Rubisco大、小亚基的降解呈显著的线性相关性.我们推测PSⅡ激发压的急剧增加可能诱发了水稻剑叶的快速衰老过程."两优培九"高产的重要生理原因之,可能是它比"汕优63"有更强的光合能力并能维持更持久和较高的光合功能期.     

Acute exercise and training alter blood lipid and lipoprotein profiles differently in overweight and obese men and women

Our purpose was to elucidate effects of acute exercise and training on blood lipids-lipoproteins, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in overweight/obese men (n = 10) and women (n = 8); age, BMI, body fat percentage, and VO(2)max were (mean ± SEM): 45 ± 2.5 years, 31.9 ± 1.4 kg·m(-2), 41.1 ± 1.5%, and 25.2 ± 1.3 mlO(2)·kg(-1)·min(-1). Before exercise training subjects performed an acute exercise session on a treadmill (70% VO(2)max, 400 kcal energy expenditure), followed by 12 weeks of endurance exercise training (land-based or aquatic-based treadmill): 3 sessions·week(-1), progressing to 500 kcal·session(-1) during which subjects maintained accustomed dietary habits. After training, the acute exercise session was repeated. Blood samples, obtained immediately before and 24 h after acute exercise sessions, were analyzed for serum lipids, lipoproteins, and hsCRP adjusted for plasma volume shifts. Exercise training increased VO(2)max (+3.67 mlO(2)·kg(-1)·min(-1), P < 0.001) and reduced body weight (-2.7 kg, P < 0.01). Training increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and HDL(2b)-cholesterol (HDL-C) concentrations (+3.7 and +2.4 mg·dl(-1), P < 0.05) and particle numbers (+588 and +206 nmol·l(-1), P < 0.05) in men. In women despite no change in total HDL-C, subfractions shifted from HDL(3)-C (-3.2, P < 0.01) to HDL(2b)-C (+3.5, P < 0.05) and HDL(2a)-C (+2.2 mg·dl(-1), P < 0.05), with increased HDL(2b) particle number (+313 nmol·l(-1), P < 0.05). Training reduced LDL(3) concentration and particle number in women (-1.6 mg·dl(-1) and -16 nmol·l(-1), P < 0.05). Acute exercise reduced the total cholesterol (TC): HDL-C ratio in men (-0.16, P < 0.01) and increased hsCRP in all subjects (+0.05 mg·dl(-1), P < 0.05), regardless of training. Training did not affect acute exercise responses. Our data support the efficacy of endurance training, without dietary intervention, to elicit beneficial changes in blood lipids-lipoproteins in obese men and women.     

Dynorphins and leu-enkephalin in brain nuclei and pituitary of WKY and SHR rats

The distribution of dynorphin 1–13 (Dyn-1–13, Dyn-(1–8) and Leu⁵-enkephalin (LE) immunoreactivities (ir) were determined in discrete brain nuclei of normotensive (WKY) and hypertensive (SHR) rats. The concentration of ir-Dyn-(1–13) and ir-Dyn-(1–8) varied markedly among the various nuclei studies with a predominance of ir-Dyn-(1–13) over ir-Dyn-(1–8) in all the nuclei of both WKY and SHR rats. Ir-LE also showed large variations in different sites and no consistent relationships were found between the distribution of ir-Dyn-(1–8), Dyn-(1–13) and LE. SHR rats had lower levels of ir-Dyn-(1–13), Dyn-(1–8) and LE in the suprachiasmatic nucleus compared with WKY rats. In addition, SHR rats had lower levels of ir-Dyn-(1–8)- in the paraventricular and central amygdala, and higher ir-Dyn-(1–13) levels in the substantia nigra. The level of ir-Dyn-(1–13) in the neurointermediate lobe (NIL) of SHR rats was decreased substantially compared with that of WKY rats. The localization of these opioid peptides suggests that dynorphin-like peptides may serve a variety of hypothalamic and extrahypothalamic functions which might differ between SHR and WKY rats.     

Total synthesis of globotriaosyl-E and Z-ceramides and isoglobotriaosyl-E-ceramide

Stereoselective, total synthesis of O-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1----4) -O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1----4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1----1)-N -tetracosanoyl-[2S,3R,4E (and 4Z)]-sphingenine and O-alpha-D -galactopyranosyl-(1----3)-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1----4)-O-beta-D -glucopyranosyl-(1----1)-N-tetracosanoyl-(2S,3R,4E)-sphin gen ine was achieved by using O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl) -(1----4)-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-beta-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1----4)-2,3,6- tri-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl trichloroacetimidate, O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl) -(1----4)-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-beta-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1----4)-2,3,6- tri-O-acetyl-alpha (and beta)-D-glucopyranosyl fluoride, and O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-alpha-D -galactopyranosyl)-(1----3)-O-(2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-beta-D-galactopyran osyl)-(1----4)-2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl trichloroacetimidate.     

Vascular volumes and hematology in male and female runners and cyclists

To examine the hypothesis that foot-strike hemolysis alters vascular volumes and selected hematological properties is trained athletes, we have measured total blood volume (TBV), red cell volume (RCV) and plasma volume (PV) in cyclists (n = 21) and runners (n = 17) and compared them to those of untrained controls (n = 20). TBV (ml x kg(-1)) was calculated as the sum of RCV (ml x kg(-1)) and PV (ml x kg(-1)) obtained using 51Cr and 125I-labelled albumin, respectively. Hematological assessment was carried out using a Coulter counter. Peak aerobic power (VO2peak) was measured during progressive exercise to fatigue using both cycle and treadmill ergometry. RCV was 15% higher (P < 0.05) in male cyclists [35.4 (1.0), mean (SE); n = 12] and runners [35.3 (0.98); n = 9] compared to the controls [30.7 (0.92); n = 12]. Similar differences existed between the female cyclists [28.2 (2.1); n = 9] and runners [28.4 (1.0); n = 8] compared to the untrained controls [24.9 (1.4); n = 8]. For the male athletes, PV was between 19% (cyclists) and 28% (runners) higher (P < 0.05) in the trained athletes compared to the untrained controls. The differences in PV between the female groups were not significant. Although the males had a higher (P < 0.05) TBV, RCV and PV than the females, no differences between cyclists and runners were found for either gender. Mean cell volume was not different between the athletic groups. VO2peak (ml x kg(-1) x min(-1)) was higher (P < 0.05) in both male [68.4 (1.5)] and female [54.8 (2.1)] runners when compared to the untrained males [47.1 (1.0)] and females [40.5 (2.1)]. Although differences existed between the genders in VO2peak for both cyclists and runners, no differences were found between the athletic groups within a gender. Since the vascular volumes were not different between cyclists and runners for either the males or females, foot-strike hemolysis would not appear to have an effect on that parameter. The significant correlations (P < 0.05) found between VO2peak and RCV (r = 0.64 and 0.64) and TBV (r = 0.82 and 0.63) for the males and females, respectively, suggests a role for the vascular system in realizing a high aerobic power.     

Modeling ATP protonation and activity coefficients in NaClaq and KClaq by SIT and Pitzer equations

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Synthesis and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and gastroprotector activities of anethole and related compounds

Some derivatives of trans-anethole [1-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)-benzene] (1) were synthesized, by introducing hydroxyl groups in the double bond of the propenyl moiety. Two types of reactions were performed: (i) oxymercuration/demercuration that formed two products, the mono-hydroxyl derivative, 1-hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propane (2) and in lesser extent the dihydroxyl derivative, 1,2-dihydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propane (3) and (ii) epoxidation with m-chloroperbenzoic acid that also led to the formation of two products, the dihydroxyl derivative (3) and the correspondent m-chloro-benzoic acid mono-ester, 1-hydroxy-1(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-m-chlorobenzoyl-propane (4). The structures of these compounds were confirmed mainly by mass, IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectral data. The activity of anethole and hydroxylated derivatives was evaluated using antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and gastroprotector tests. Compounds (2) and (3) were more active antioxidant agents than (1) and (4). In the anti-inflammatory assay, anethole showed lower activity than hydroxylated derivatives. Anethole and in lesser extent its derivatives 2 and 4 showed significant gastroprotector activity. All tested compounds do not alter significantly the total number of white blood cells.     

Boron deficiency decreases growth and photosynthesis, and increases starch and hexoses in leaves of citrus seedlings

Seedlings of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) were fertilized for 14 weeks with boron (B)-free or B-sufficient (2.5 or 10muM H(3)BO(3)) nutrient solution every other day. Boron deficiency resulted in an overall inhibition of plant growth, with a reduction in root, stem and leaf dry weight (DW). Boron-starved leaves showed decreased CO(2) assimilation and stomatal conductance, but increased intercellular CO(2) concentrations. Activities of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco), NADP-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (NADP-GAPDH) and stromal fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (FBPase) were lower in B-deficient leaves than in controls. Contents of glucose, fructose and starch were increased in B-deficient leaves while sucrose was decreased. Boron-deficient leaves displayed higher or similar superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDAR) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities, while dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) and catalase (CAT) activities were lower. Expressed on a leaf area or protein basis, B-deficient leaves showed a higher ascorbate (AsA) concentration, but a similar AsA concentration on a DW basis. For reduced glutathione (GSH), we found a similar GSH concentration on a leaf area or protein basis and an even lower content on a DW basis. Superoxide anion (O(2)(-)) generation, malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration and electrolyte leakage were higher in B-deficient than in control leaves. In conclusion, CO(2) assimilation may be feedback-regulated by the excessive accumulation of starch and hexoses in B-deficient leaves via direct interference with chloroplast function and/or indirect repression of photosynthetic enzymes. Although B-deficient leaves remain high in activity of antioxidant enzymes, their antioxidant system as a whole does not provide sufficient protection from oxidative damage.     

Syntheses and Herbicidai Activities of Phenoxypyrimidines and Phenoxytriazines

Series of phenoxypyrimidines and phenoxytriazines were prepared to be evaluated as herbicides. Among them, 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)-pyrimidine (XV), 2-phenoxy-4,6-dimethyl- pyrimidine (XVII), 2-(3-methyl-4-chlorophenoxy)-4,6-bis(ethylamino)-5-triazine (LIV), 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-4,6-bis(ethylamino)-s-triazine (LVIII), and 2-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)-4,6-bis(ethylamino)-s-triazine (LX) showed high pre-emergent herbicidai activity to radish. On the other hand, 2-chloro-4-(2,6-dichlorophenoxy)-6-methylpyrimidine (XXX) revealed high efficiency to millet. Some structure-activity relationship is discussed.     

Expeditious and convenient synthesis of pregnanes and its glycosides as potential anti-dyslipidemic and anti-oxidant agents

A series of new pregnane derivatives and its glycosides were synthesized in order to find new 'leads' against some important targets. The 3beta-hydroxy-16alpha-(2-hydroxy ethoxy) pregn-5-en-20-one (5) was synthesized from 3beta-hydroxy-5,16-pregnadiene-20-one (2) by adopting general modified procedure using BF(3):Et(2)O as a catalyst. Reduction of 5, with sodium borohydride yielded 3beta,20beta-dihydroxy-16alpha-(2-hydroxy ethoxy) pregn-5-en (7) as the major isolable product. O-alkylation of the C-20-oxime-pregnadiene (9) with 1,5-dibromopentane yielded 20-(O-5-bromopentyl)-oximino-3beta-hydroxy-pregn-5,16-diene (11). Synthesis of C-16 substituted pregnane glycosides (20) and (21) were accomplished with the imidate method using BF(3):Et(2)O. The synthesis of 4-chlorobenzoate (3) and 2-chlorobenzoate (4), derivatives of 2 were also accomplished. These compounds were evaluated for their anti-dyslipidemic and anti-oxidant activity and amongst them compounds 3 and 7 showed more lipid lowering and anti-oxidant activity.     

Rates and roles of cyclic and alternative electron flow in potato leaves

Measurements of 810 nm transmittance changes in leaves, simultaneously with Chl fluorescence, CO(2) uptake and O(2) evolution, were carried out on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) leaves with altered expression of plastidic NADP-dependent malate dehydrogenase. Electron transport rates were calculated: J(C) from the CO(2) uptake rate considering ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylation and oxygenation, J(O) from the O(2) evolution rate, J(F) from Chl fluorescence parameters and J(I) from the post-illumination re-reduction speed of PSI donors. In the absence of external O(2), J(O) equaled (1.005 +/- 0.003) J(C), independent of the transgenic treatment, light intensity and CO(2) concentration. This showed that nitrite and oxaloacetate reduction rates were very slow. The Mehler-type O(2) reduction was evaluated from the rate of electron accumulation at PSI after the O(2) concentration was decreased from 210 to 20 mmol mol(-1), and resulted in <1% of the linear flow. J(F) and J(I) did not differ from J(C) while photosynthesis was light-limited, but considerably exceeded J(C) at saturating light. Then, typically, J(F) = 1.2 J(C) and J(I) = 1.3 J(C), and J(F) -J(C) and J(I) -J(C) depended little on CO(2) and O(2) concentrations. The results showed that the alternative and cyclic electron flow necessary to compensate variations in the ATP/NADPH ratio were only a few percent of the linear flow. The data do not support the requirement of 14H(+)/3ATP by the chloroplast ATP synthase. We suggest that the fast PSI cyclic electron flow J(I) - J(C), as well as the fast J(F) - J(C) are energy-dissipating cycles around PSI and PSII at light saturation.