Iridium‐mediated β‐deuteration of enones

Exposure of captodative enone systems to deuterium in the presence of Crabtree's catalyst ( 1 ) results in deuteration at the vinylic site β‐ to the ketone carbonyl, as well as at any accessible ortho‐position. β‐exchange is also observed during the reduction of ethyl cinnamate ( 3 ) catalyzed by 1 . Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The depressing effect of tetracaine and ryanodine on the slow outward current correlated with that of contraction in voltage-clamped frog muscle fibres

The effects of tetracaine (10–50 M) and ryanodine (0.1–10 M) were tested on the slow outward K⁺ current (I _so) and the mechanical tension of isolated frog muscle fibres in a voltage-clamp device (double mannitol-gap) connected to a mechanoelectric transducer. In the concentration range tested, both drugs induced a simultaneous inhibition of tension and current. In all cases the effect on tension was twice that on current. The tetracaine-induced current and tension blocks were fully reversible and dose-dependent. In contrast the ryanodine effects on current and tension were not reversible and did not exhibit a dose dependence except for the delay before the onset of the response, which was shortened when the concentration was raised. Linear regression analysis of the time-dependent and dose-dependent effects of both drugs indicated a strong correlation between the decreases in tension and current. It is concluded that the slow outward current is partly under the control of the Ca²⁺ release from sarcoplasmic reticulum during contraction.     

CORRELATION OF SKIN POTENTIAL AND SKIN RESISTANCE MEASURES

Simultaneous measurements of skin potential (SP) and skin resistance (SR) obtained from 20 male and 20 female adult subjects during 2 sessions held 2 to 9 days apart were used in studying (1) the correlation of change measurements and prestimulus level in the two measures, and (2) the amount of correlation between SP and SR using both simple difference and residual change scores in which the regression of poststimulus values on initial level (prestimulus) has been controlled. Correlations within Ss and correlations among Ss showed large individual variability, correlation differences between males and females, and high correlation between SP and SR change scores. Although the law of initial value (LIV) seemed to have little applicability to the measurement of electrodermal responses, the results underscored the need to control for contamination of change measures by initial level regardless of direction.     

人SR-AI转基因小鼠遗传与繁育的研究

目的探讨被转入的人SR-AI基因的整合与复制情况及其对小鼠繁育的影响.方法采用类似系祖建系的方法,对人SR-AI转基因小鼠的2、3534、3560、3638、3639五个系列进行了繁育.并用PCR和Southermblot的方法,检测五个系列小鼠尾组织的DNA样品.结果五个系列小鼠共产仔431只,PCR检出阳性小鼠178只,阳性率为41.2%.在3639系的F1、F2、F3代及纯合子转基因鼠中PCR阳性率分别为47.8%、71.3%、75%和100%.结论人SR-AI基因在子代鼠中能稳定遗传,且对生殖和发育无明显影响.     

Endocannabinoids and liver disease--review.

AIMS: Endocannabinoids are endogenous compounds that bind to the same receptors as tetrahydrocannabinol, the active component in marijuana and hashish. They have been found to have many physiological and patho-physiological functions, including mood alteration, control of feeding and appetite, motor and co-ordination activities, analgesia, immune modulation and gut motility. In this review we aim to elucidate current knowledge as to their role in liver physiology and disease. METHODS: The major findings published to date concerning endocannabinoids and liver disease are described, and their implications with regard to understanding disease mechanisms, and the development of new treatments is considered. RESULTS: Recently, endocannabinoids have been implicated in the hemodynamic alterations occurring in cirrhosis. These changes appear to be mediated via specific cannabinoid receptors (CB1) on splanchnic and hepatic vascular endothelium. Plasma levels of endocannabinoids also seem to be elevated in hepatitis, and are involved in apoptosis of hepatocytes by a membrane mechanism not related to a specific receptor. Other studies suggest a beneficial role for cannabinoids in reducing the inflammation of experimental hepatitis. In an animal model of acute hepatic failure, both endocannabinoids and the antagonist to the CB1 receptor have been found to have a beneficial effect on neurological and cognitive function. CONCLUSIONS: Endocannabinoids appear to be involved in several aspects of acute and chronic liver disease, including vascular changes, modulation of inflammatory process and neurological function, Further research may provide new insights into the pathophysiology of liver disease, as well as a basis for novel treatment modalities.     

Tubacin对β细胞葡萄糖刺激胰岛素分泌的影响

目的：观察去乙酰化酶HDAC6特异性抑制剂Tubacin对MIN6细胞胰岛素分泌的影响,并探讨其可能机制。方法：用RT－PCR检测去乙酰化酶家族成员在MIN6细胞的表达,用免疫荧光技术观察HDAC6在小鼠胰岛和MIN6细胞内的定位;分别在5．6mmol／L和25mmol／L葡萄糖的DMEM中加和不加10μmol／LTubacin,用其处理MIN6细胞24h,收集上清,ELISA检测胰岛素浓度。同时用MTT法检测Tubacin对MIN6细胞活力的影响,RT－PCR检测上述处理条件下Insulin基因的表达情况。以Westernblot和免疫荧光技术检测Tubacin对MIN6细胞骨架蛋白α－tubulin乙酰化水平的影响。结果：MIN6细胞中各乙酰化酶家族成员mRNA的表达水平相差较大,其中HDAC6表达相对较高。HDAC6主要表达于小鼠胰岛B细胞及MIN6细胞胞浆中。在5．6imnol／L和25mmol／L葡萄糖条件下,Tubaein处理24h可以显著抑制胰岛素分泌,但不影响MIN6细胞活力。同时,在5．6mmol／L葡萄糖存在条件下Tubacin不影响胰岛素基因表达,在25mmol／L葡萄糖存在条件下Tubacin可轻度上调胰岛素基因表达。Westernblot和免疫荧光结果发现,Tubacin抑制胰岛素分泌的同时伴有α—tubulin乙酰化水平增加。结论：HDAC6抑制剂Tubacin可能通过增加MIN6细胞d．tubulin乙酰化水平,改变细胞骨架的活动度而抑制胰岛素分泌。     

Evaluation of serum IgE in peach-allergic patients with systemic reaction by using recombinant Pru p 7 (gibberellin-regulated protein)

Background

Lipid transfer protein (LTP) is a major fruit allergen. It has, however, recently been revealed that the systemic reaction in peach-allergic patients is related not only to LTP (Pru p 3) but also to gibberellin-regulated protein (Pru p 7). We investigated recombinant Pru p 7 (rPru p 7) for its potential use in worldwide standardization for the diagnosis of peach allergy.

Production of certified reference materials for the sports doping control of the REV‐ERB agonist SR9009

Two human metabolites of the REV‐ERB agonist SR9009, identified by researchers with an interest in sports doping control, have been synthesized and assessed for purity. The synthesis employed was a modification of published procedures for the parent SR9009, careful attention to the purification of intermediates and the final product ensuring materials of the highest purity were available for certification. For each candidate material impurities of related structure were identified and quantified as a relative mass fraction using high performance liquid chromatography–ultraviolet (HPLC–UV) detection and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (¹H NMR) spectroscopy. The quantification of water, occluded solvent, and inorganic residue was assessed using Karl Fischer, ¹H NMR, and thermogravimetric analysis, thereby completing the assessment of all impurities typically characterized by the mass balance approach. Summation and subtraction from 1000 mg/g afforded the mass fraction of the main component, the associated uncertainty ensuring certified reference material status can be applied to the resulting pure substance calibration standards. The availability of these standards to the sports doping control community will facilitate delivery of metrological traceability to the SI unit for mass (kg) to routine testing results and aid method development for the detection and quantification of SR9009 abuse.