Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy...Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.展开更多
Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of t...Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of the comprehensive pro- ject for protecting the West Lake, a part of ancient fragrant camphor trees are fac- ing problems such as altered living conditons. Some of them are showing a decline in growth vigor or even close to death, which will produce extremely negative influ- ences on the maintaining and sustainable development of the West Lake Scenic Area if without any timely measures for the rescue and rejuvenation of the trees. Therefore, strengthening the protection and management of ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and carrying out researches on the procedure for diagnosing the reasons for the growth recession of the ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area are of great significance for the future protec- tion and rejuvenation of the ancient trees around the West Lake. The factors influ- encing the growth of ancient trees and indexes for judging the growth condition were listed and the reasons for the growth recession were systematically summa- rized in this paper. In addition, measures for the rejuvenation of the ancient fragrant camphor trees were also simply discussed.展开更多
Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（...Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（2-methyl-2-phenyl）propyltin] oxide under solvothermal conditions, and these complexes were characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analyses, and H NMR spectra. The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 1.83478（19）, b = 1.52707（18）, c = 1.9849（2） nm, β = 122.515（7）°, Z = 4, V = 4.6896（9） nm^3, Dc = 1.324 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 1.103 mm^-1, F（000） = 1952, R = 0.0697 and wR = 0.2040. In addition, thermal stability and quantum chemical calculation of 1 were also studied.展开更多
The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(...The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS).The application of CSA PANIWO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite was investigated as the photocatalyst in the degradation of methylene blue dye(MB)and as the noble metal-free photoanode in photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar light irradiation.The degradation percentage of MB dye after 60 min illumination by CSA PANI-WO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite reached 91.40%which was higher than that of pure WO3(43.45%),pure CSA PANI(48.4%)and CSA PANI-WO3 binary nanocomposite(85.15%).The photocurrent density of indium tin oxide(ITO)/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT photoanode obtained 0.81 m A/cm2 at 1.23 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode under illumination which was 1.27,2.13,and 4.26 times higher than that of the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3(0.64 m A/cm2),ITO/pure CSA PANI(0.38 m A/cm2),and ITO/pure WO3(0.19 m A/cm2).Also,the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency(ABPE)of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT was obtained 0.11%which showed two-fold,four-fold,and five-fold enhancements compared to the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/WO3,respectively.The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,as well as the Mott-Schottky results,confirmed the better photoelectrocatalytic activity of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT in comparison with ITO/WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/CSA PANI-WO3.The observed improvement in the photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performances of WO3 in the presence of CSA PANI is due to the formation of type-II heterojunction between WO3 and CSA PANI which allows the separation of charge carriers easier and faster.On the other hand,MWCNT addition to the CSA PANI-WO3 nanocomposite provided the conducting substrate for efficient interfacial charge separation as well as transferring.展开更多
The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resista...The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resistance, of Cinnamomum bodinieri Level., C. camphora L., and C. caudiferum Kisterm were investigated during the winter months of October 2009 to April 2010. During the short period of temperature decline that lasted until mid-December, the changes in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content with temperature were insignificant. In January, SOD activity continued to increase and then peaked as a result of rapid increases in soluble sugar, proline, soluble protein, as well as the inhibition of the relative electrolyte conductivity and decrease in MDA content. These physiological changes protected the camphor trees from cold damage during winter. From February to March, SOD activity and the soluble protein and proline contents increased with the increase in temperature. However, the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content decreased, indicating that the cell membrane damaged by low temperature was gradually being repaired. The cold dip in April led to slight increases in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content. Using a fuzzy mathematics method, the cold resistance adaptability of the camphor trees was divided into three periods namely, the enhancement setting stage, the vigorous stage, and the reducing stage. The cold tolerance abilities were ranked as the following order： C. bodinieri Level〉C. camphora L.〉C. caudiferum Kisterm.展开更多
The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractio...The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractions. Gas chromatography showed that free fatty acid content in camphor tree seed oil was 1.88%, and the main fatty acids were capric acid(53.4%) and lauric acid(38.7%). With immobilized lipase Candida sp. 99–125as catalyst, several important factors for reaction conditions were examined through orthogonal experiments.The optimum conditions were obtained: water content and enzyme loading were both 15% with a molar ratio of 1:3.5(oil/ethanol), and the process of alcoholysis was in nine steps at 40 °C for 24 h, with agitation at170 r·min-1. As a result, the medium-chain biodiesel yield was 93.5%. The immobilized lipase was stable when it was used repeatedly for 210 h.展开更多
In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse...In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse relaxation time of the hydrogen nucleus was obtained by SIRT(Simultaneous Iterative Reconstruction Technique)inversion,and the correlation between the moisture content on dry basis and the amplitude of NMR signal of camphor seeds sampled at different drying stages was analyzed.The results showed that water existed in three main forms strongly bound water,weakly bound water and free water in camphor seeds.During the drying process,the peak position of strongly bound water remained unchanged,but the peak positions of weakly bound water and free water fluctuated.Drying rate increased with drying temperature increasing.In addition,there was a very significant linear relationship between the total NMR signal amplitude and moisture content on dry basis,and the correlation coefficient reached 0.984 4.展开更多
Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorp...Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy was established to analyze the sulfur concentration and speciation in mature camphor tree leaves （CTLs）,which were sampled from 5 local fields in Shanghai,China.Annual SO2 concentration,SO42-concentration in atmospheric particulate,SO42-and sulfur concentration in soil were also analyzed to explore the relationship between ambient sulfur sources and the sulfur nutrient cycling in CTLs.Total sulfur concentration in mature camphor tree leaves was 766-1704 mg/kg.The mainly detected sulfur states and their corresponding compounds were ＋6 （sulfate,include inorganic sulfate and organic sulfate）,＋5.2 （sulfonate）,＋2.2 （suloxides）,＋0.6 （thiols and thiothers）,＋0.2 （organic sulfides）.Total sulfur concentration was strongly correlated with sulfate proportion with a linear correlation coefficient up to 0.977,which suggested that sulfur accumulated in CTLs as sulfate form.Reduced sulfur compounds （organic sulfides,thiols,thioethers,sulfoxide and sulfonate） assimilation was sufficed to meet the nutrient requirement for growth at a balanced level around 526 mg/kg.The sulfate accumulation mainly caused by atmospheric sulfur pollution such as SO2 and airborne sulfate particulate instead of soil contamination.From urban to suburb place,sulfate in mature CTLs decreased as the atmospheric sulfur pollution reduced,but a dramatic increase presented near the seashore,where the marine sulfate emission and maritime activity pollution were significant.The sulfur concentration and speciation in mature CTLs effectively represented the long-term biological accumulation of atmospheric sulfur pollution in local environment.展开更多
Objective:In this study,the influence of puerarin,paeoniflorin,and menthol on the structure and barrier function of tight junctions(TJs)in MadineDarby canine kidney epithelial(MDCK)and MDCK-multi-drug resistance 1(MDR...Objective:In this study,the influence of puerarin,paeoniflorin,and menthol on the structure and barrier function of tight junctions(TJs)in MadineDarby canine kidney epithelial(MDCK)and MDCK-multi-drug resistance 1(MDR1)cells was evaluated to determine the mechanisms by which the drugs cross the bloodebrain barrier(BBB).Method:Cells were treated with puerarin,paeoniflorin,and menthol followed by immunohistochemical staining with occludin,claudin-1,and F-actin.The cells were then observed using laser-scanning confocal microscopy.Average optical density(AOD)of the immunofluorescence images of the proteins were analyzed using ImageJ software while Transepithelial electrical resistance(TEER)was measured using an epithelial voltohmmeter.Results:Confocal microscopy revealed that puerarin-and paeoniflorin-treated tight junction proteins were conspicuous while menthol suppressed their expression.Correspondingly,AOD values of cells treated with puerarin or paeoniflorin,or both showed no difference compared to the control group(P>.05)while the menthol group value was downregulated.In 3 h,TEER of cells not treated with menthol were similar to the control group,while treatment with menthol significantly decreased TEER value(P<.05).In addition,application of menthol decreased TEER in MDCK cells earlier than in MDCK-MDR1 cells.Conclusion:Menthol but not puerarin and paeoniflorin may enhance paracellular transport and improve drug penetration of the BBB by disrupting the structure and,thereby,weakening the barrier function of TJs.展开更多
Objective:Transdermal drug delivery systems represent a critical focus in the pharmaceutics field;however,their use is limited by the fact that many drugs usually pass through the skin with low permeability.Menthol is...Objective:Transdermal drug delivery systems represent a critical focus in the pharmaceutics field;however,their use is limited by the fact that many drugs usually pass through the skin with low permeability.Menthol is a common penetration enhancer because of its high penetration-enhancing efficiency and safety.Our research aimed to reveal the penetrationenhancing mechanisms of menthol via a multiscale study.Methods:First,the interaction of menthol with the stratum corneum was studied using vertical Franz diffusion cells obtained from the abdominal skin of rats as a model.Then,the skin samples were observed via transmission electron microscopy.Finally,the interaction of different concentrations of menthol with a mixed lipid model of the stratum corneum was investigated via molecular dynamics simulation using the GROMOS 54A7 force field on a microcosmic level.Results:At concentrations of 3.5%or lower,menthol changed the original structure of the stratum corneum to varying degrees,which increased its fluidity and facilitated the permeation and storage of menthol.Menthol increased the fluidity of the stratum corneum mainly via two mechanisms.First,menthol had strong hydrogen-bonding capability,and it could compete for the lipidelipid hydrogen bonding sites,thereby weakening the stability of the hydrogenbonding network connecting the skin lipids.In addition,menthol had strong affinity for cholesterol,probably due to their similar molecular structures,suggesting that the incorporation of menthol would increase the fluidity of the lipid membrane similarly to cholesterol.Conclusion:The penetration-enhancing mechanism of menthol was explained using in vitro and molecular dynamics simulation methods.These findings may advance the basic research of transdermal drug delivery systems and facilitate the discoveries of novel penetration enhancers.展开更多
Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films gro...Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films grown by plasma process are generally highly defective which in turns degrade the quality of the films. Here, using a green precursor, camphor we demonstrate a simple and economical method to get high-quality graphene film on copper substrate by micro wave surface-wave plasma CVD at relatively low temperature 550℃. Graphene film grown using camphor shows superior quality than that of the film grown using methane. Results revealed that camphor precursor is a good alternative to hydrocarbon precursors for graphene research.展开更多
The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to ...The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to shorter wavelength when polyaniline was doped with CSAH in N methyl 2 pyrrolidione (NMP) solvent, while the red shift of polaron band was observed when it was in N, N dimethylformamide (DMF). It indicates that the influence of different processing solvents on the doping property of polyaniline is greatly different. N methyl 2 pyrrolidione is a good solvent for polyaniline, polyaniline chain is unfolded in it. The interaction of NMP with CSAH is so strong that the resulting product is apt to dedoping, while the solubility of polyaniline in DMF is relatively low and polyaniline chain is in partly folded state. Thus the doping reaction is kinetically disadvantageous but thermodynamically advantageous.展开更多
A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {...A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {Mn(Ⅱ)} atoms are linked with carboxyl groups from camphoric acid ligands to form infinite one-dimensional chains. These chains are packed by means of hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking, forming a three-dimensional structure. IR, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic susceptibility data for Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O are given.展开更多
The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effects of different phosphorus levels (0.05, 0.5, 1 and 2 mM) under nitrogen metabolism and the essential oil profile of menthol mint (Mentha arvensis L.). The relationshi...The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effects of different phosphorus levels (0.05, 0.5, 1 and 2 mM) under nitrogen metabolism and the essential oil profile of menthol mint (Mentha arvensis L.). The relationship between the leaf maturity and the essential oil profile was also explored. The experiment was conducted in a hydroponic system located in a grow chamber during 41 days and after the harvest, nitrate reductase activity, and the -N, amino-N, and soluble sugars levels of each plant part were evaluated. Also the essential oil from young leaves (6th to 8th node) and adult leaves (3rd to the 5th node) was analyzed. An uptake mechanism related to the increase in fresh weight of the roots was promoted with the use of low P levels (0.05 and 0.50 mmol·L-1). With 1 mmol·L-1 P plants showed in all parts an increased nitrate reductase activity and high levels of nitrate and amino-N in leaves. Plants submitted to the lowest P level (0.05 mmol·L-1) presented high levels of menthol. In leaves from 6th to 8th node (mature leaves) menthol level was approximately 87% of the essential oil however leaves from the 3rd to the 5th node (young leaves) showed high levels of pulegone, that can be toxic for humans. The results indicate that the essential oil quality in menthol mint is influenced by the leaf maturity and the P levels. Also it was showed that the oil extracted from mature leaves of plants under low P levels has the best commercial profile.展开更多
Menthol is frequently used in over the counter medications for common colds and coughs. It was formerly considered to be under the class of herbal medicine, but identification of menthol receptor (TRPM8) moved it from...Menthol is frequently used in over the counter medications for common colds and coughs. It was formerly considered to be under the class of herbal medicine, but identification of menthol receptor (TRPM8) moved it from the class of herbal medicine to the molecular pharmacology. It has been documented that menthol reduces dyspnoea and nasal obstruction via stimulation of nasal cold or flow receptors. It has also antitussive and antiirritative effect. Menthol can also induce adverse reactions such as airway irritation, dyspnoea, chest tightness and potentially respiratory failure, mainly in children. The mechanisms responsible for adverse reactions of menthol are not known completely. The adverse reactions of menthol could be due to its effects on TRPA1 channel, relevant to airway irritation. Higher concentrations of menthol stimulate TRPA1 channel causing airway irritation. It also increases mucus production and at the same time reduces cilliary activity leading to mucus stagnation. As the adverse effects were reported mainly at the night it is supposed that suppressed cough reflex during sleep potentiated by menthol induced cough suppression might be responsible for lack of airway mucus clearing and obliteration of small airways. Adverse effects could also be due to consequences of reflexes induced by the menthol action on trigeminal afferents, like apnoea or bronchoconstriction. Menthol is effective in relieving respiratory symptoms, but cough and cold medications should be used with caution. Recommendations are low concentrations of menthol used locally (intranasal) and not combined with camphor or cineole, as they may have additive effects and should be avoided in children under 2 years. Further data are necessary to completely elucidate potential risks of over the counter menthol medication in children but based on the meta analysis of documented case reports, menthol can be used safely if its contraindications for use are followed as with any other over the counter medications.展开更多
Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@...Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP was in‑situ synthesized introducing Tb^(3+)ions.The fluorescence experiments revealed that compared to Cd‑CP,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP exhibited ultra‑high fluorescence performance.The luminescence sensing performance demonstrated that Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP could distinguish R/S‑propylene glycol(R/S‑PG)by fluorescence responses,with fluorescence quenching constant of 5.3×10^(3)and 2.0×10^(3)L·mol^(-1)respectively and the enantioselectivity factor(α)of 2.65.Moreover,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP demonstrated limits of detection of 9.3 and 19.0μmol·L^(-1)for R‑PG and S‑PG,respectively,and showed good reproducibility.展开更多
A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemen...A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemental analysis, IR, thermal gravimetric, and X-ray powder diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound are as follows： orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a = 13.8287（7）, b = 14.0715（7）, c = 25.7403（12） A^°, V = 5008.8（4） A^°3, Mr = 1333.08, Z = 4, F（000） = 2644, Dc = 1.768 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.189 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0814 （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 displays an 8-connected bcu topology 3D framework and hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the solid-state structure. The vibrational circular dichroism （VCD） spectrum and second-order nonlinear optical effect of compound 1 have been studied in the solid state.展开更多
文摘Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect of Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor on patients with acute cerebral infarction (Acute Cerebral Infarction) and the effect of combination therapy on serum inflammatory factors. Methods: In this study, 90 patients with acute cerebral infarction hospitalized in Zhuji People’s Hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups of 45 patients in each group. The control group used standard medical treatment, and the treatment group compared the changes of serum inflammatory factors IL-CRP, TNF-α, and Hcy with Huoxue Tongmai capsule for 7 days, 14 days and 30 days, and discussed the changes of the modified Rankin scale score (mRS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score. Results: At 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days of treatment, the NIHSS score, mRS score, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and Hcy levels were statistically significant (P α, and Hcy levels in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P Conclusion: Patients with acute cerebral infarction received Huoxue Tongmai capsule combined with edaravone right camphor, which can reduce the inflammatory reaction, improve the nerve function and improve the prognosis.
基金Supported by the Key Project of Hangzhou Bureau for Gardens and Cultural Relics(2009-003)~~
文摘Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of the comprehensive pro- ject for protecting the West Lake, a part of ancient fragrant camphor trees are fac- ing problems such as altered living conditons. Some of them are showing a decline in growth vigor or even close to death, which will produce extremely negative influ- ences on the maintaining and sustainable development of the West Lake Scenic Area if without any timely measures for the rescue and rejuvenation of the trees. Therefore, strengthening the protection and management of ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and carrying out researches on the procedure for diagnosing the reasons for the growth recession of the ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area are of great significance for the future protec- tion and rejuvenation of the ancient trees around the West Lake. The factors influ- encing the growth of ancient trees and indexes for judging the growth condition were listed and the reasons for the growth recession were systematically summa- rized in this paper. In addition, measures for the rejuvenation of the ancient fragrant camphor trees were also simply discussed.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.13JJ3112)Scientific & Technological Projects of Hunan Province(No.2013TZ2025,2014NK3086)+3 种基金Open Foundation of Innovation Platform of Hunan Provincial University(No.13K105,14K014)Scientific & Technological Projects of Hengyang City(No.2012KJ30)Cultivation projects Based on Collaborative Innovation Center of Hengyang Normal University(No.12XT02)the Youth Backbone Teacher Training Program of Hengyang Normal University(2012)
文摘Two dinuclear organotin complexes C8H14（CO2SnCy3）2（1）（Cy = cyclohexyl group） and C8H14[CO2Sn（CH2CMe2Ph）3]2（2） were synthesized by the reactions of camphoric acid with tricyclohexyltin hydroxide and bis[tri（2-methyl-2-phenyl）propyltin] oxide under solvothermal conditions, and these complexes were characterized by infrared spectra, elemental analyses, and H NMR spectra. The crystal of 1 belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 1.83478（19）, b = 1.52707（18）, c = 1.9849（2） nm, β = 122.515（7）°, Z = 4, V = 4.6896（9） nm^3, Dc = 1.324 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 1.103 mm^-1, F（000） = 1952, R = 0.0697 and wR = 0.2040. In addition, thermal stability and quantum chemical calculation of 1 were also studied.
基金supported by The Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council(INIC)in Ministry of Science,Research and Technology and the Office of Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Research of the University of Tabriz.
文摘The camphor sulfonic acid doped polyaniline-WO3-multiwall carbon nanotube(CSA PANI-WO3-CNT)ternary nanocomposite was synthesized during in-situ oxidative polymerization and characterized by Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction(XRD),Field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS).The application of CSA PANIWO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite was investigated as the photocatalyst in the degradation of methylene blue dye(MB)and as the noble metal-free photoanode in photoelectrochemical water splitting under solar light irradiation.The degradation percentage of MB dye after 60 min illumination by CSA PANI-WO3-CNT ternary nanocomposite reached 91.40%which was higher than that of pure WO3(43.45%),pure CSA PANI(48.4%)and CSA PANI-WO3 binary nanocomposite(85.15%).The photocurrent density of indium tin oxide(ITO)/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT photoanode obtained 0.81 m A/cm2 at 1.23 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode under illumination which was 1.27,2.13,and 4.26 times higher than that of the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3(0.64 m A/cm2),ITO/pure CSA PANI(0.38 m A/cm2),and ITO/pure WO3(0.19 m A/cm2).Also,the applied bias photon-to-current efficiency(ABPE)of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT was obtained 0.11%which showed two-fold,four-fold,and five-fold enhancements compared to the ITO/CSA PANI-WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/WO3,respectively.The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,as well as the Mott-Schottky results,confirmed the better photoelectrocatalytic activity of ITO/CSA PANI-WO3-CNT in comparison with ITO/WO3,ITO/CSA PANI,and ITO/CSA PANI-WO3.The observed improvement in the photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic performances of WO3 in the presence of CSA PANI is due to the formation of type-II heterojunction between WO3 and CSA PANI which allows the separation of charge carriers easier and faster.On the other hand,MWCNT addition to the CSA PANI-WO3 nanocomposite provided the conducting substrate for efficient interfacial charge separation as well as transferring.
基金Supported by Youth Science Foundation from Henan University of Science and Technology(2013)
文摘The dynamic changes in the malondialdehyde（MDA）, superoxide dismutase（SOD）, soluble sugar, proline, and soluble protein contents, as well as the relative electrolyte conductivity and the corresponding cold resistance, of Cinnamomum bodinieri Level., C. camphora L., and C. caudiferum Kisterm were investigated during the winter months of October 2009 to April 2010. During the short period of temperature decline that lasted until mid-December, the changes in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content with temperature were insignificant. In January, SOD activity continued to increase and then peaked as a result of rapid increases in soluble sugar, proline, soluble protein, as well as the inhibition of the relative electrolyte conductivity and decrease in MDA content. These physiological changes protected the camphor trees from cold damage during winter. From February to March, SOD activity and the soluble protein and proline contents increased with the increase in temperature. However, the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content decreased, indicating that the cell membrane damaged by low temperature was gradually being repaired. The cold dip in April led to slight increases in the relative electrolyte conductivity and MDA content. Using a fuzzy mathematics method, the cold resistance adaptability of the camphor trees was divided into three periods namely, the enhancement setting stage, the vigorous stage, and the reducing stage. The cold tolerance abilities were ranked as the following order： C. bodinieri Level〉C. camphora L.〉C. caudiferum Kisterm.
基金Supported by Key Projects in the National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the 12th Five-year Plan Period(2011BAD22B04)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 program)(2011CB710800,2011CB200905,2009CB724703)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21076017)the National High-Tech R & D Program of China(863 Program)(2012AA021404,2012AA021402)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZY1331)
文摘The non-edible camphor tree seed oil was extracted and catalyzed by immobilized lipase for biodiesel production. The oil yield from camphor tree seeds reached 35.2% of seed weight by twice microwave-assisted extractions. Gas chromatography showed that free fatty acid content in camphor tree seed oil was 1.88%, and the main fatty acids were capric acid(53.4%) and lauric acid(38.7%). With immobilized lipase Candida sp. 99–125as catalyst, several important factors for reaction conditions were examined through orthogonal experiments.The optimum conditions were obtained: water content and enzyme loading were both 15% with a molar ratio of 1:3.5(oil/ethanol), and the process of alcoholysis was in nine steps at 40 °C for 24 h, with agitation at170 r·min-1. As a result, the medium-chain biodiesel yield was 93.5%. The immobilized lipase was stable when it was used repeatedly for 210 h.
文摘In this study,low-field nuclear magnetic resonance(LF-NMR)was used to collect the transverse relaxation signals of camphor seeds that had been dried at different temperatures and for different durations.The transverse relaxation time of the hydrogen nucleus was obtained by SIRT(Simultaneous Iterative Reconstruction Technique)inversion,and the correlation between the moisture content on dry basis and the amplitude of NMR signal of camphor seeds sampled at different drying stages was analyzed.The results showed that water existed in three main forms strongly bound water,weakly bound water and free water in camphor seeds.During the drying process,the peak position of strongly bound water remained unchanged,but the peak positions of weakly bound water and free water fluctuated.Drying rate increased with drying temperature increasing.In addition,there was a very significant linear relationship between the total NMR signal amplitude and moisture content on dry basis,and the correlation coefficient reached 0.984 4.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11079049,11005141,10775150)the Major Project of Knowledge Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KJCX3.SYW.N3)
文摘Analyzing and understanding the effects of ambient pollution on plants is getting more and more attention as a topic of environmental biology.A method based on synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy was established to analyze the sulfur concentration and speciation in mature camphor tree leaves （CTLs）,which were sampled from 5 local fields in Shanghai,China.Annual SO2 concentration,SO42-concentration in atmospheric particulate,SO42-and sulfur concentration in soil were also analyzed to explore the relationship between ambient sulfur sources and the sulfur nutrient cycling in CTLs.Total sulfur concentration in mature camphor tree leaves was 766-1704 mg/kg.The mainly detected sulfur states and their corresponding compounds were ＋6 （sulfate,include inorganic sulfate and organic sulfate）,＋5.2 （sulfonate）,＋2.2 （suloxides）,＋0.6 （thiols and thiothers）,＋0.2 （organic sulfides）.Total sulfur concentration was strongly correlated with sulfate proportion with a linear correlation coefficient up to 0.977,which suggested that sulfur accumulated in CTLs as sulfate form.Reduced sulfur compounds （organic sulfides,thiols,thioethers,sulfoxide and sulfonate） assimilation was sufficed to meet the nutrient requirement for growth at a balanced level around 526 mg/kg.The sulfate accumulation mainly caused by atmospheric sulfur pollution such as SO2 and airborne sulfate particulate instead of soil contamination.From urban to suburb place,sulfate in mature CTLs decreased as the atmospheric sulfur pollution reduced,but a dramatic increase presented near the seashore,where the marine sulfate emission and maritime activity pollution were significant.The sulfur concentration and speciation in mature CTLs effectively represented the long-term biological accumulation of atmospheric sulfur pollution in local environment.
文摘Objective:In this study,the influence of puerarin,paeoniflorin,and menthol on the structure and barrier function of tight junctions(TJs)in MadineDarby canine kidney epithelial(MDCK)and MDCK-multi-drug resistance 1(MDR1)cells was evaluated to determine the mechanisms by which the drugs cross the bloodebrain barrier(BBB).Method:Cells were treated with puerarin,paeoniflorin,and menthol followed by immunohistochemical staining with occludin,claudin-1,and F-actin.The cells were then observed using laser-scanning confocal microscopy.Average optical density(AOD)of the immunofluorescence images of the proteins were analyzed using ImageJ software while Transepithelial electrical resistance(TEER)was measured using an epithelial voltohmmeter.Results:Confocal microscopy revealed that puerarin-and paeoniflorin-treated tight junction proteins were conspicuous while menthol suppressed their expression.Correspondingly,AOD values of cells treated with puerarin or paeoniflorin,or both showed no difference compared to the control group(P>.05)while the menthol group value was downregulated.In 3 h,TEER of cells not treated with menthol were similar to the control group,while treatment with menthol significantly decreased TEER value(P<.05).In addition,application of menthol decreased TEER in MDCK cells earlier than in MDCK-MDR1 cells.Conclusion:Menthol but not puerarin and paeoniflorin may enhance paracellular transport and improve drug penetration of the BBB by disrupting the structure and,thereby,weakening the barrier function of TJs.
基金This work was supported by the Municipal Natural Science Foundation of Beijing(7162122).
文摘Objective:Transdermal drug delivery systems represent a critical focus in the pharmaceutics field;however,their use is limited by the fact that many drugs usually pass through the skin with low permeability.Menthol is a common penetration enhancer because of its high penetration-enhancing efficiency and safety.Our research aimed to reveal the penetrationenhancing mechanisms of menthol via a multiscale study.Methods:First,the interaction of menthol with the stratum corneum was studied using vertical Franz diffusion cells obtained from the abdominal skin of rats as a model.Then,the skin samples were observed via transmission electron microscopy.Finally,the interaction of different concentrations of menthol with a mixed lipid model of the stratum corneum was investigated via molecular dynamics simulation using the GROMOS 54A7 force field on a microcosmic level.Results:At concentrations of 3.5%or lower,menthol changed the original structure of the stratum corneum to varying degrees,which increased its fluidity and facilitated the permeation and storage of menthol.Menthol increased the fluidity of the stratum corneum mainly via two mechanisms.First,menthol had strong hydrogen-bonding capability,and it could compete for the lipidelipid hydrogen bonding sites,thereby weakening the stability of the hydrogenbonding network connecting the skin lipids.In addition,menthol had strong affinity for cholesterol,probably due to their similar molecular structures,suggesting that the incorporation of menthol would increase the fluidity of the lipid membrane similarly to cholesterol.Conclusion:The penetration-enhancing mechanism of menthol was explained using in vitro and molecular dynamics simulation methods.These findings may advance the basic research of transdermal drug delivery systems and facilitate the discoveries of novel penetration enhancers.
文摘Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD （chemical vapor deposition） system. Graphene films grown by plasma process are generally highly defective which in turns degrade the quality of the films. Here, using a green precursor, camphor we demonstrate a simple and economical method to get high-quality graphene film on copper substrate by micro wave surface-wave plasma CVD at relatively low temperature 550℃. Graphene film grown using camphor shows superior quality than that of the film grown using methane. Results revealed that camphor precursor is a good alternative to hydrocarbon precursors for graphene research.
文摘The doping reaction of polyaniline with camphor sulfonic acid (CSAH) in different organic solvents was studied by UV Vis spectroscopy. The experimental results show that the polaron band of the species was shifted to shorter wavelength when polyaniline was doped with CSAH in N methyl 2 pyrrolidione (NMP) solvent, while the red shift of polaron band was observed when it was in N, N dimethylformamide (DMF). It indicates that the influence of different processing solvents on the doping property of polyaniline is greatly different. N methyl 2 pyrrolidione is a good solvent for polyaniline, polyaniline chain is unfolded in it. The interaction of NMP with CSAH is so strong that the resulting product is apt to dedoping, while the solubility of polyaniline in DMF is relatively low and polyaniline chain is in partly folded state. Thus the doping reaction is kinetically disadvantageous but thermodynamically advantageous.
文摘A novel coordination polymer, Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O(CA=camphoric acid, Phen=1,10-phenanthroline), was synthesized and its crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Six-coordinated {Mn(Ⅱ)} atoms are linked with carboxyl groups from camphoric acid ligands to form infinite one-dimensional chains. These chains are packed by means of hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking, forming a three-dimensional structure. IR, thermogravimetric analysis and magnetic susceptibility data for Mn(H_2O)(CA)(Phen)·H_2O are given.
文摘The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effects of different phosphorus levels (0.05, 0.5, 1 and 2 mM) under nitrogen metabolism and the essential oil profile of menthol mint (Mentha arvensis L.). The relationship between the leaf maturity and the essential oil profile was also explored. The experiment was conducted in a hydroponic system located in a grow chamber during 41 days and after the harvest, nitrate reductase activity, and the -N, amino-N, and soluble sugars levels of each plant part were evaluated. Also the essential oil from young leaves (6th to 8th node) and adult leaves (3rd to the 5th node) was analyzed. An uptake mechanism related to the increase in fresh weight of the roots was promoted with the use of low P levels (0.05 and 0.50 mmol·L-1). With 1 mmol·L-1 P plants showed in all parts an increased nitrate reductase activity and high levels of nitrate and amino-N in leaves. Plants submitted to the lowest P level (0.05 mmol·L-1) presented high levels of menthol. In leaves from 6th to 8th node (mature leaves) menthol level was approximately 87% of the essential oil however leaves from the 3rd to the 5th node (young leaves) showed high levels of pulegone, that can be toxic for humans. The results indicate that the essential oil quality in menthol mint is influenced by the leaf maturity and the P levels. Also it was showed that the oil extracted from mature leaves of plants under low P levels has the best commercial profile.
文摘Menthol is frequently used in over the counter medications for common colds and coughs. It was formerly considered to be under the class of herbal medicine, but identification of menthol receptor (TRPM8) moved it from the class of herbal medicine to the molecular pharmacology. It has been documented that menthol reduces dyspnoea and nasal obstruction via stimulation of nasal cold or flow receptors. It has also antitussive and antiirritative effect. Menthol can also induce adverse reactions such as airway irritation, dyspnoea, chest tightness and potentially respiratory failure, mainly in children. The mechanisms responsible for adverse reactions of menthol are not known completely. The adverse reactions of menthol could be due to its effects on TRPA1 channel, relevant to airway irritation. Higher concentrations of menthol stimulate TRPA1 channel causing airway irritation. It also increases mucus production and at the same time reduces cilliary activity leading to mucus stagnation. As the adverse effects were reported mainly at the night it is supposed that suppressed cough reflex during sleep potentiated by menthol induced cough suppression might be responsible for lack of airway mucus clearing and obliteration of small airways. Adverse effects could also be due to consequences of reflexes induced by the menthol action on trigeminal afferents, like apnoea or bronchoconstriction. Menthol is effective in relieving respiratory symptoms, but cough and cold medications should be used with caution. Recommendations are low concentrations of menthol used locally (intranasal) and not combined with camphor or cineole, as they may have additive effects and should be avoided in children under 2 years. Further data are necessary to completely elucidate potential risks of over the counter menthol medication in children but based on the meta analysis of documented case reports, menthol can be used safely if its contraindications for use are followed as with any other over the counter medications.
文摘Herein,a layered chiral coordination polymer,[Cd2(D‑cam)_(2)(2,2′‑bipy)_(2)]_(n)(Cd‑CP),was synthesized using a solvothermal method with camphoric acid(D‑H_(2)cam),2,2′‑bipyridine(2,2′‑bipy)and Cd^(2+),and Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP was in‑situ synthesized introducing Tb^(3+)ions.The fluorescence experiments revealed that compared to Cd‑CP,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP exhibited ultra‑high fluorescence performance.The luminescence sensing performance demonstrated that Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP could distinguish R/S‑propylene glycol(R/S‑PG)by fluorescence responses,with fluorescence quenching constant of 5.3×10^(3)and 2.0×10^(3)L·mol^(-1)respectively and the enantioselectivity factor(α)of 2.65.Moreover,Tb^(3+)@Cd‑CP demonstrated limits of detection of 9.3 and 19.0μmol·L^(-1)for R‑PG and S‑PG,respectively,and showed good reproducibility.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21401147)Basic Research Program of Natural Science from Shaanxi Provincial Government(2015JQ2032)+2 种基金Scientific Research Program from Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government(2013JK0654)Opening Foundation from State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry in Nanjing University(201219)the Program for Distinguished Young Scholars of Xi’an Polytechnic University(201403)
文摘A chiral lanthanide metal-organic framework based on enantiopure camphoric acid （D-H2cam）, [Nd3（D-cam）8（H2O）4Cl]n （1）, has been synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray structural analysis, elemental analysis, IR, thermal gravimetric, and X-ray powder diffraction. Crystal data for the title compound are as follows： orthorhombic system, space group P212121 with a = 13.8287（7）, b = 14.0715（7）, c = 25.7403（12） A^°, V = 5008.8（4） A^°3, Mr = 1333.08, Z = 4, F（000） = 2644, Dc = 1.768 g/cm^3, μ（MoKα） = 3.189 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0351 and wR = 0.0814 （I 〉 2σ（I））. Compound 1 displays an 8-connected bcu topology 3D framework and hydrogen-bonding interactions stabilize the solid-state structure. The vibrational circular dichroism （VCD） spectrum and second-order nonlinear optical effect of compound 1 have been studied in the solid state.
