Proton NMR-spectra of Wang resin bound compounds were obtained using the magic angle spinning 1HNMR technique with standard equipment. It was possible to analyse the spectra to evaluate their utility in solid-phase ch...Proton NMR-spectra of Wang resin bound compounds were obtained using the magic angle spinning 1HNMR technique with standard equipment. It was possible to analyse the spectra to evaluate their utility in solid-phase chernistry. A typical example was presented, which could directly monitor solid-phase reactions展开更多
An approach for distinguishing two types of positional isomers of dimeric shikonin and its analogs was explored with ^(4)JC,H long-range correlation by prolonging the acquisition time at ^(2,3)JC,H values of 2.0 and 8...An approach for distinguishing two types of positional isomers of dimeric shikonin and its analogs was explored with ^(4)JC,H long-range correlation by prolonging the acquisition time at ^(2,3)JC,H values of 2.0 and 8.0Hz.Furthermore,the ^(1)H(proton)nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)pattern of phenolic hydroxyl protons was developed as a“diagnosis signal”to ascertain the relative location of each side chain in DMSO-d_(6) at sample concentrations of 0.022-0.034 mol/L.The chemical shift differences of 0.6ppm between OH-5' and OH-1 and between OH-8'and OH-4 are assigned to Type A and Type B,respectively.All reported ambiguous structures were corrected by this pattern.Additionally,the steric structures of isolated compounds were elucidated by quantum chemical calculations of electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectra.展开更多
In the present study, a fast chemical shift imaging （CSI） method has been used to dynamically monitor the formation of oil-water emulsions and the phase separation process of the emulsion phase from the excessive wa...In the present study, a fast chemical shift imaging （CSI） method has been used to dynamically monitor the formation of oil-water emulsions and the phase separation process of the emulsion phase from the excessive water or oil phase on the molecular level. With signals sampled from series of small voxels simultaneously within a few seconds, high-resolution one-dimensional （1D） 1H nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） spectra from different spatial positions for inhomogeneous emulsion systems induced by susceptibility differences among components can be obtained independently. On the basis of integrals from these ~H NMR spectra, profiles obtained explicitly demonstrate the spatial and temporal variations of oil concentrations. Furthermore, the phase separation time and the length of the oil-water emulsion phase are determined. In addition, effects of oil types and proportions of the emulsifier on the emulsification states are also inspected. Experimental results indicate that 1D PHASICS （Partial Homogeneity Assisted Inhomogeneity Correction Spectroscopy） provides a helpful and promising alternative to research on dynamic processes or chemical reactions.展开更多
Considerable developments have been observed in fragment-based lead/drug discovery(FBLD/FBDD)recently,with four drugs approved and many others under investigation.Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)has gained increasing p...Considerable developments have been observed in fragment-based lead/drug discovery(FBLD/FBDD)recently,with four drugs approved and many others under investigation.Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)has gained increasing popularity in FBLD due to its intrinsic capability in characterizing protein-ligand interactions in a large dynamic range of affinity,from weak hits to highly potent drugs.Here,we summarize NMR applications in fragment-based hit-to-lead evolution,including the construction of a fragment library,screening methods,spectra processing,and the delineation of the protein-ligand binding modes.These state-of-the-art NMR techniques have been exemplified in the discovery of inhibitors against multiple targets over the past five years,and they are expected to continue to provide new insights in the future.展开更多
Zeolites,featured by a well-defined microporous structure and tunable acidity,have widely served as core catalysts in the petrochemical and refining industries.In practical applications,dealumination of acidic zeolite...Zeolites,featured by a well-defined microporous structure and tunable acidity,have widely served as core catalysts in the petrochemical and refining industries.In practical applications,dealumination of acidic zeolite framework is often inevitable,and in many cases,strategically employed to tune both zeolite structure and acidity,for enhancing catalytic performance.展开更多
NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography are two premium methods for determining the atomic structures of macro-biomolecular complexes.Each method has unique strengths and weaknesses.While the two techniques are hig...NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography are two premium methods for determining the atomic structures of macro-biomolecular complexes.Each method has unique strengths and weaknesses.While the two techniques are highly complementary,they have generally been used separately to address the structure and functions of biomolecular complexes.In this review,we emphasize that the combination of NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography offers unique power for elucidating the structures of complicated protein assemblies.We demonstrate,using several recent examples from our own laboratory,that the exquisite sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy in detecting the conformational properties of individual atoms in proteins and their complexes,without any prior knowledge of conformation,is highly valuable for obtaining the high quality crystals necessary for structure determination by X-ray crystallography.Thus NMR spectroscopy,in addition to answering many unique structural biology questions that can be addressed specifically by that technique,can be exceedingly powerful in modern structural biology when combined with other techniques including X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy.展开更多
The linear relationship between the chemical shift of the resenant nucleus and the localvan der Waals steric energy calculated by molecular mechanics with MM2 force field wasextended to various organophosphorus compou...The linear relationship between the chemical shift of the resenant nucleus and the localvan der Waals steric energy calculated by molecular mechanics with MM2 force field wasextended to various organophosphorus compounds including alkyl-phosphates, -phosphonates,-phosphinates as well as -phosphine oxides. The conformational equilibria of a series of alkylO,O-1,3--propylene-and O, O-1,4-butylenephosphonates were studied by the molecular mechanicscalculations and the dynamic ^(31)P NMR spectroscopic method. As shown by these experimentaldata, the former existed in a chair form, and the latter in a twist boat form with an equatorialalkyl group in both configurations, either in gaseous state or in non-polar solvent.展开更多
Application of high resolution^(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy to characterize Cuba oil and oil-containing rock samples from Cuban basin was demonstrated.The chemical shifts of^(13)C NMR functional g...Application of high resolution^(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy to characterize Cuba oil and oil-containing rock samples from Cuban basin was demonstrated.The chemical shifts of^(13)C NMR functional groups for later determination the composition of the oil and rock samples were determined.The different contribution of the studied samples in the aliphatic and aromatic areas was determined.Molar fractions of primary,secondary,quaternary,tertiary,aromatic groups,aromaticity factor and the mean length of hydrocarbon chain length of aliphatic hydrocarbons were estimated.Comparative analysis on the quantitative level for all major hydrocarbon components,the aromaticity factor and the mean length of the hydrocarbon chain were carried out.展开更多
HCLS1-associated protein X-1(HAX1)is a multifunctional mitochondrial protein involved in the regulation of apoptosis,a crucial process of programmed cell death,and mRNA processing.Despite its significance,limited stru...HCLS1-associated protein X-1(HAX1)is a multifunctional mitochondrial protein involved in the regulation of apoptosis,a crucial process of programmed cell death,and mRNA processing.Despite its significance,limited structural data is available for HAX1,hindering a comprehensive understanding of its biological function.Notably,the caseinolytic mitochondrial matrix peptidase chaperone subunit B(CLPB)has been identified as an interacting partner of HAX1,yet the biophysical properties and binding affinity governing their interaction remain poorly defined.In this study,we present a thorough biophysical characterization of full-length human HAX1 and CLPB,accomplished through recombinant expression and purification.By employing size exclusion chromatography,dynamic light scattering,and circular dichroism spectroscopy,we successfully established their biophysical properties,revealing contrasting structural features,with CLPB displaying a-helical content and HAX1 exhibiting a disordered nature.Moreover,we employed solutionstate nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy to probe their binding affinity.Our findings demonstrate the formation of stable multimeric complexes between HAX1 and CLPB,and we quantified a dissociation constant in the low range of micro-molar for their high affinity interaction.These results lay the foundation for further in-depth investigations into the dynamics and energetics governing the HAX1-CLPB interaction,ultimately contributing to a comprehensive understanding of their functional mechanisms.展开更多
Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is an indispensable tool to probe weak protein-ligand interactions,which are key to the hit identification and hit-to-lead evolution in fragment-based drug discovery(FBDD).T...Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is an indispensable tool to probe weak protein-ligand interactions,which are key to the hit identification and hit-to-lead evolution in fragment-based drug discovery(FBDD).The integration of NMR technology in FBDD has facilitated the development of a diverse array of candidate compounds and FDAapproved drugs.Here,we summarized the rapid advancement and application of NMR techniques in contemporary China,which serves as a catalyst for the ongoing prosperousness of fragment-derived inhibitors against various targets.展开更多
We present here the application of one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR techniques to characterize the structure of methoxyl end-functionalized polystyrenes （PS）. The peaks in 1H-NMR spectra corresponding to main...We present here the application of one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR techniques to characterize the structure of methoxyl end-functionalized polystyrenes （PS）. The peaks in 1H-NMR spectra corresponding to main-chain, side-chain and chain-end groups are assigned by 1H-1H gCOSY, 1H-13C gHSQC and gHMBC spectra. For the first time, the spin-lattice relaxation time （T1） of protons of the chain-ends is revealed to be affected more by polymer molecular weight （MW） than by the protons of the main-chains and the side-chains （almost independent from MW）. As a result, a much higher delay time （dl） for chain-ends （d1〉 20T1） is needed for quantitative NMR measurement when using end-group estimation method to obtain the MW of PS, which is in accordance with the value estimated by GPC. An improved method for the polymer MW determination is established, by combination of different NMR techniques to distinguish the peaks, and a large dl setting to achieve quantitative NMR analysis.展开更多
Due to the poor solubility of aromatic polyesters in comm on orga nic solve nts,trifluoroacetic acid is usually used as a co-solve nt to increase their solubility for characterizations.However,only few studies have re...Due to the poor solubility of aromatic polyesters in comm on orga nic solve nts,trifluoroacetic acid is usually used as a co-solve nt to increase their solubility for characterizations.However,only few studies have reported the side reactions induced by it.We present here the application of in situ 1H-NMR techniques to explore its effect on the hydroxyl end-groups,which are usually used for the molecular weight determination of polyesters by end-group estimation method.Using bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalate(BHET)as model compound,quantitative NMR results show the peak integration of hydroxyethyl end-groups decreased with time via a pseudo-first-order kinetics in d-trifluoroacetic acid/d-chloroform mixture solvent(1:10,V:V).This is due to the esterification of hydroxyethyl groups with trifluoroacetic acid,revealed by the H-^(13)C gradient-enhanced heteronuclear multiple bond correlation(gHMBC)spectrum.The mixtures of dimethyl terephthalate and BHET with different molar ratios were used to represent poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)with different degrees of polymerization,and the effect of trifluoroacetic acid on the estimation of hydroxyethyl groups and subsequent molecular weight determination of polyesters was studied.Our results show that if a relative error of 5%is allowed,the NMR measurements must be finished within 1.3 h of solution preparation at 25℃ in the mixture solve nt.The results were confirmed in PET sample,while in poly(ethyle ne adipate),the obtained esterifaction con stant is faster that those in aromatic system.The results can be applied to other polymer systems with alcohol functionalized groups,and used as a guideline for the characterization of polyesters and polyethers by end-group estimation method.展开更多
Solid-state NMR(ssNMR)spectroscopy is a powerful technique for characterizing the surface sites of solid acids and organic intermediates formed during the acid catalyzed reaction.As a very useful probe molecule,ammoni...Solid-state NMR(ssNMR)spectroscopy is a powerful technique for characterizing the surface sites of solid acids and organic intermediates formed during the acid catalyzed reaction.As a very useful probe molecule,ammonia is often utilized to determine the density of solidacids’surface sites by ssNMR spectroscopy.The present mini-review summarizes some of the latest research developments on the quantitative characterization of the acid sites and carbenium ions during the zeolite catalytic reaction by ammonia probe-assisted ssNMR spectroscopy.展开更多
Polyureas （PU） are well known as a class of high impact engineering materials, and widely used also in emerging advanced applications. As a general observation, most of them are only soluble in a very limited number...Polyureas （PU） are well known as a class of high impact engineering materials, and widely used also in emerging advanced applications. As a general observation, most of them are only soluble in a very limited number of highly protonic solvents, which makes their chemical structure analysis a great challenge. Besides the presence of abundant hydrogen bonding, the poor solubility of PU in common organic solvents is often ascribed to the formation of biuret crosslinking in their molecular chains. To clarify the presence of biuret groups in PU has been of great interest. To this end, two samples, based on hexamethylene diisocyanate （HDI） and toluene diisocyanate （TDI） respectively, were synthesized by precipitation polymerization of each of these diisocyanates in water-acetone at 30℃. Their chemical structures were analyzed by high resolution magic angle spinning （HR-MAS） NMR, and through comparison of their NMR spectra with those of specially prepared biuret-containing polyurea oligomers, it was concluded that biuret group was absent in all the PU prepared at 30 ℃. In addition, this NMR analysis was also applied to a PU obtained by copolymerization of TDI with ethylene diamine （EDA） and water at 65 ℃ in EDA aqueous solution. It was confirmed that biuret unit was also absent in this PU and that EDA was more active than water towards TDI. The presence of EDA was crucial to the formation of uniform PU microspheres. This study provides therefore a reliable method for the analysis of PU chemical structure.展开更多
Despite the proficiency of lithium(Li)-7 NMR spectroscopy in delineating the physical and chemical states of Li metal electrodes,challenges in specimen preparation and interpretation impede its progress.In this study,...Despite the proficiency of lithium(Li)-7 NMR spectroscopy in delineating the physical and chemical states of Li metal electrodes,challenges in specimen preparation and interpretation impede its progress.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive postmortem analysis utilizing ^(7)Li NMR,employing a stan-dard magic angle spinning probe to examine protective-layer coated Li metal electrodes and LiAg alloy electrodes against bare Li metal electrodes within Li metal batteries(LMBs).Our investigation explores the effects of sample burrs,alignment with the magnetic field,the existence of liquid electrolytes,and precycling on the ^(7)Li NMR signals.Through contrasting NMR spectra before and after cycling,we identi-fied alterations in Li^(0) and Li^(+) signals attributable to the degradation of the Li metal electrode.Our NMR analyses decisively demonstrate the efficacy of the protective layer in mitigating dendrite and solid elec-trolyte interphase formation.Moreover,we noted that Li*ions near the Li metal surface exhibit magnetic susceptibility anisotropy,revealing a novel approach to studying diamagnetic species on Li metal elec-trodes in LMBs.This study provides valuable insights and practical guidelines for characterizing distinct lithium states within LMBs.展开更多
A novel complex of monomeric thallium(III) with the nitrogen donor ligand phenanthroline (phen) has been prepared and characterized by multinuclear NMR (1H, 13C, 205Tl). The three complexes exist in equilibria in DMSO...A novel complex of monomeric thallium(III) with the nitrogen donor ligand phenanthroline (phen) has been prepared and characterized by multinuclear NMR (1H, 13C, 205Tl). The three complexes exist in equilibria in DMSO and acetonitrile solution, which was proved by the 205Tl NMR spectra. The 1H and 13C NMR spectra of tris-phen Tl(III) complex have been measured, where the spin-spin coupling between Tl (I = 1/2) and 13C or 1H signals were observed with the 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy in acetonitrile. The coupling constants are presented and the chemical shifts of complexes are discussed in detail.展开更多
A series of ethylene-norbornene copolymers were synthesized using VO (Oft) Cl-2/Al2Et3Cl3 catalytic system and their structure was characterized by H-1-NMR, H-1-H-1 COSY NMR and C-13-NMR. Assignments of NMR spectra we...A series of ethylene-norbornene copolymers were synthesized using VO (Oft) Cl-2/Al2Et3Cl3 catalytic system and their structure was characterized by H-1-NMR, H-1-H-1 COSY NMR and C-13-NMR. Assignments of NMR spectra were given and discussed in detail.展开更多
The morphology of some polyetherester-ureas were studied by ^(13)C CP/MAS and ~1H wide-line NMR spectroscopy. It was found that the HDI and MDI based polymers have well crystallized hard segments, whereas the TDI and ...The morphology of some polyetherester-ureas were studied by ^(13)C CP/MAS and ~1H wide-line NMR spectroscopy. It was found that the HDI and MDI based polymers have well crystallized hard segments, whereas the TDI and HMDI based ones have not. For HDI/MDI based polymers, the presented results suggest that the distribution of two kinds of hard segment units is mainly in a block form. The influences of the different hard segment and chain length on the mobility of the soft segment were also studied.展开更多
Ternary inclusion complexes β-cyclodextrin （β-CD）, rare earth metal ions （YbC13, YC13）, and 1,8-naphthalene- diamine/ 1,5-naphthalenediamine are synthesized in basic aqueous media, which are characterized via IH...Ternary inclusion complexes β-cyclodextrin （β-CD）, rare earth metal ions （YbC13, YC13）, and 1,8-naphthalene- diamine/ 1,5-naphthalenediamine are synthesized in basic aqueous media, which are characterized via IH NMR and IR spectroscopy. The stoichiometric proportion of β-CD ： YbC13 ： 1, 5-naphthalenedia- mine is 2：1：2, that of β-CD：YCI3 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2：1：1, and that of β-CD：YbC13 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2 ： 1 ： 1. The IR spectroscopy of the ternary inclusion complexes in the range of 935-1 000 cm 1 reveals the existence of the coordinate bond M---O or M---N. The possible conformations of the ternary inclusion complexes are depicted.展开更多
Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is a powerful and broadly used spectroscopic technique for characterizing molecular structures and dynamics.Yet the power of NMR is restricted by its inherently low sensitiv...Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is a powerful and broadly used spectroscopic technique for characterizing molecular structures and dynamics.Yet the power of NMR is restricted by its inherently low sensitivity due to the weak polarization of nuclear spins under conventional experiment conditions.Dynamic nuclear polarization(DNP)and chemically induced dynamic nuclear polarization(CIDNP)have been emerging as powerful in-situ hyperpolarization methods to boost NMR sensitivity.This review provides a brief overview of DNP mechanisms in the context of both solid-state and liquidstate.We delve into the molecular features of different polarizing agents and their impacts on DNP applications,which are now steadily progressing towards modern NMR magnetic field strengths and ambient temperatures.Furthermore,the progress of CIDNP,particularly photo-CIDNP as a potential alternative hyperpolarization technique of DNP,in studying protein dynamics and chemical reaction mechanisms,will be covered.This review also highlights the chemical diversity and experimental strategies crucial for these hyperpolarization techniques,showcasing their transformative role in NMR spectroscopy.展开更多
文摘Proton NMR-spectra of Wang resin bound compounds were obtained using the magic angle spinning 1HNMR technique with standard equipment. It was possible to analyse the spectra to evaluate their utility in solid-phase chernistry. A typical example was presented, which could directly monitor solid-phase reactions
基金funded by the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS,No.2021-I2M-1-028).
文摘An approach for distinguishing two types of positional isomers of dimeric shikonin and its analogs was explored with ^(4)JC,H long-range correlation by prolonging the acquisition time at ^(2,3)JC,H values of 2.0 and 8.0Hz.Furthermore,the ^(1)H(proton)nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)pattern of phenolic hydroxyl protons was developed as a“diagnosis signal”to ascertain the relative location of each side chain in DMSO-d_(6) at sample concentrations of 0.022-0.034 mol/L.The chemical shift differences of 0.6ppm between OH-5' and OH-1 and between OH-8'and OH-4 are assigned to Type A and Type B,respectively.All reported ambiguous structures were corrected by this pattern.Additionally,the steric structures of isolated compounds were elucidated by quantum chemical calculations of electronic circular dichroism(ECD)spectra.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China(Grant Nos.2016J01078 and 2017J05011)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant Nos.20720160125 and 20720150018)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11705068)
文摘In the present study, a fast chemical shift imaging （CSI） method has been used to dynamically monitor the formation of oil-water emulsions and the phase separation process of the emulsion phase from the excessive water or oil phase on the molecular level. With signals sampled from series of small voxels simultaneously within a few seconds, high-resolution one-dimensional （1D） 1H nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） spectra from different spatial positions for inhomogeneous emulsion systems induced by susceptibility differences among components can be obtained independently. On the basis of integrals from these ~H NMR spectra, profiles obtained explicitly demonstrate the spatial and temporal variations of oil concentrations. Furthermore, the phase separation time and the length of the oil-water emulsion phase are determined. In addition, effects of oil types and proportions of the emulsifier on the emulsification states are also inspected. Experimental results indicate that 1D PHASICS （Partial Homogeneity Assisted Inhomogeneity Correction Spectroscopy） provides a helpful and promising alternative to research on dynamic processes or chemical reactions.
基金We thank the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019YFA0508400 and 2016YFA0500700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21874123 and 21807095)Collaborative Innovation Program of Hefei Science Center,CAS(2020HSC-CIP009)for the financial support.
文摘Considerable developments have been observed in fragment-based lead/drug discovery(FBLD/FBDD)recently,with four drugs approved and many others under investigation.Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)has gained increasing popularity in FBLD due to its intrinsic capability in characterizing protein-ligand interactions in a large dynamic range of affinity,from weak hits to highly potent drugs.Here,we summarize NMR applications in fragment-based hit-to-lead evolution,including the construction of a fragment library,screening methods,spectra processing,and the delineation of the protein-ligand binding modes.These state-of-the-art NMR techniques have been exemplified in the discovery of inhibitors against multiple targets over the past five years,and they are expected to continue to provide new insights in the future.
文摘Zeolites,featured by a well-defined microporous structure and tunable acidity,have widely served as core catalysts in the petrochemical and refining industries.In practical applications,dealumination of acidic zeolite framework is often inevitable,and in many cases,strategically employed to tune both zeolite structure and acidity,for enhancing catalytic performance.
基金supported by grants from the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong to M.Z.supported by the National Major Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2011CB910500)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 31070657)the Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. KSCX2-YW-R-154)The NMR spectrometers used in our studies were funded by donations from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charity Foundationthe Special Equipment Grant from RGC of Hong Kong (Grant No. SEG_HKUST06)
文摘NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography are two premium methods for determining the atomic structures of macro-biomolecular complexes.Each method has unique strengths and weaknesses.While the two techniques are highly complementary,they have generally been used separately to address the structure and functions of biomolecular complexes.In this review,we emphasize that the combination of NMR spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography offers unique power for elucidating the structures of complicated protein assemblies.We demonstrate,using several recent examples from our own laboratory,that the exquisite sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy in detecting the conformational properties of individual atoms in proteins and their complexes,without any prior knowledge of conformation,is highly valuable for obtaining the high quality crystals necessary for structure determination by X-ray crystallography.Thus NMR spectroscopy,in addition to answering many unique structural biology questions that can be addressed specifically by that technique,can be exceedingly powerful in modern structural biology when combined with other techniques including X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy.
文摘The linear relationship between the chemical shift of the resenant nucleus and the localvan der Waals steric energy calculated by molecular mechanics with MM2 force field wasextended to various organophosphorus compounds including alkyl-phosphates, -phosphonates,-phosphinates as well as -phosphine oxides. The conformational equilibria of a series of alkylO,O-1,3--propylene-and O, O-1,4-butylenephosphonates were studied by the molecular mechanicscalculations and the dynamic ^(31)P NMR spectroscopic method. As shown by these experimentaldata, the former existed in a chair form, and the latter in a twist boat form with an equatorialalkyl group in both configurations, either in gaseous state or in non-polar solvent.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation under agreement No.075-15-2020-931 within the framework of the development program for a world-class Research Center“Efficient development of the global liquid hydrocarbon reserves.”。
文摘Application of high resolution^(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy to characterize Cuba oil and oil-containing rock samples from Cuban basin was demonstrated.The chemical shifts of^(13)C NMR functional groups for later determination the composition of the oil and rock samples were determined.The different contribution of the studied samples in the aliphatic and aromatic areas was determined.Molar fractions of primary,secondary,quaternary,tertiary,aromatic groups,aromaticity factor and the mean length of hydrocarbon chain length of aliphatic hydrocarbons were estimated.Comparative analysis on the quantitative level for all major hydrocarbon components,the aromaticity factor and the mean length of the hydrocarbon chain were carried out.
基金supported by grants from the Special Foundation of President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.,YZJJ2020QN27,YZJJ2021QN33)Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.,2108085MC79).
文摘HCLS1-associated protein X-1(HAX1)is a multifunctional mitochondrial protein involved in the regulation of apoptosis,a crucial process of programmed cell death,and mRNA processing.Despite its significance,limited structural data is available for HAX1,hindering a comprehensive understanding of its biological function.Notably,the caseinolytic mitochondrial matrix peptidase chaperone subunit B(CLPB)has been identified as an interacting partner of HAX1,yet the biophysical properties and binding affinity governing their interaction remain poorly defined.In this study,we present a thorough biophysical characterization of full-length human HAX1 and CLPB,accomplished through recombinant expression and purification.By employing size exclusion chromatography,dynamic light scattering,and circular dichroism spectroscopy,we successfully established their biophysical properties,revealing contrasting structural features,with CLPB displaying a-helical content and HAX1 exhibiting a disordered nature.Moreover,we employed solutionstate nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy to probe their binding affinity.Our findings demonstrate the formation of stable multimeric complexes between HAX1 and CLPB,and we quantified a dissociation constant in the low range of micro-molar for their high affinity interaction.These results lay the foundation for further in-depth investigations into the dynamics and energetics governing the HAX1-CLPB interaction,ultimately contributing to a comprehensive understanding of their functional mechanisms.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFA1306200)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22377119)+2 种基金Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2208085MC50)USTC Research Funds of the Double First-Class Initiative(YD9100002028,YD9100002036)Research Funds of Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Science and Biomedicine of IHM(QYPY20220008)for their financial support.
文摘Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is an indispensable tool to probe weak protein-ligand interactions,which are key to the hit identification and hit-to-lead evolution in fragment-based drug discovery(FBDD).The integration of NMR technology in FBDD has facilitated the development of a diverse array of candidate compounds and FDAapproved drugs.Here,we summarized the rapid advancement and application of NMR techniques in contemporary China,which serves as a catalyst for the ongoing prosperousness of fragment-derived inhibitors against various targets.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21274099,21305098 and 21474067)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu High Education Institutions
文摘We present here the application of one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR techniques to characterize the structure of methoxyl end-functionalized polystyrenes （PS）. The peaks in 1H-NMR spectra corresponding to main-chain, side-chain and chain-end groups are assigned by 1H-1H gCOSY, 1H-13C gHSQC and gHMBC spectra. For the first time, the spin-lattice relaxation time （T1） of protons of the chain-ends is revealed to be affected more by polymer molecular weight （MW） than by the protons of the main-chains and the side-chains （almost independent from MW）. As a result, a much higher delay time （dl） for chain-ends （d1〉 20T1） is needed for quantitative NMR measurement when using end-group estimation method to obtain the MW of PS, which is in accordance with the value estimated by GPC. An improved method for the polymer MW determination is established, by combination of different NMR techniques to distinguish the peaks, and a large dl setting to achieve quantitative NMR analysis.
基金by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21774090)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFB1105700)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Due to the poor solubility of aromatic polyesters in comm on orga nic solve nts,trifluoroacetic acid is usually used as a co-solve nt to increase their solubility for characterizations.However,only few studies have reported the side reactions induced by it.We present here the application of in situ 1H-NMR techniques to explore its effect on the hydroxyl end-groups,which are usually used for the molecular weight determination of polyesters by end-group estimation method.Using bis(2-hydroxyethyl)terephthalate(BHET)as model compound,quantitative NMR results show the peak integration of hydroxyethyl end-groups decreased with time via a pseudo-first-order kinetics in d-trifluoroacetic acid/d-chloroform mixture solvent(1:10,V:V).This is due to the esterification of hydroxyethyl groups with trifluoroacetic acid,revealed by the H-^(13)C gradient-enhanced heteronuclear multiple bond correlation(gHMBC)spectrum.The mixtures of dimethyl terephthalate and BHET with different molar ratios were used to represent poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET)with different degrees of polymerization,and the effect of trifluoroacetic acid on the estimation of hydroxyethyl groups and subsequent molecular weight determination of polyesters was studied.Our results show that if a relative error of 5%is allowed,the NMR measurements must be finished within 1.3 h of solution preparation at 25℃ in the mixture solve nt.The results were confirmed in PET sample,while in poly(ethyle ne adipate),the obtained esterifaction con stant is faster that those in aromatic system.The results can be applied to other polymer systems with alcohol functionalized groups,and used as a guideline for the characterization of polyesters and polyethers by end-group estimation method.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21972069)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nankai University).
文摘Solid-state NMR(ssNMR)spectroscopy is a powerful technique for characterizing the surface sites of solid acids and organic intermediates formed during the acid catalyzed reaction.As a very useful probe molecule,ammonia is often utilized to determine the density of solidacids’surface sites by ssNMR spectroscopy.The present mini-review summarizes some of the latest research developments on the quantitative characterization of the acid sites and carbenium ions during the zeolite catalytic reaction by ammonia probe-assisted ssNMR spectroscopy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21274054,21304038 and51473066)Research Foundation of University of Jinan(No.XKY1604)Science&Technology Development Plan of Shandong Province(No.2017GGX202009),China
文摘Polyureas （PU） are well known as a class of high impact engineering materials, and widely used also in emerging advanced applications. As a general observation, most of them are only soluble in a very limited number of highly protonic solvents, which makes their chemical structure analysis a great challenge. Besides the presence of abundant hydrogen bonding, the poor solubility of PU in common organic solvents is often ascribed to the formation of biuret crosslinking in their molecular chains. To clarify the presence of biuret groups in PU has been of great interest. To this end, two samples, based on hexamethylene diisocyanate （HDI） and toluene diisocyanate （TDI） respectively, were synthesized by precipitation polymerization of each of these diisocyanates in water-acetone at 30℃. Their chemical structures were analyzed by high resolution magic angle spinning （HR-MAS） NMR, and through comparison of their NMR spectra with those of specially prepared biuret-containing polyurea oligomers, it was concluded that biuret group was absent in all the PU prepared at 30 ℃. In addition, this NMR analysis was also applied to a PU obtained by copolymerization of TDI with ethylene diamine （EDA） and water at 65 ℃ in EDA aqueous solution. It was confirmed that biuret unit was also absent in this PU and that EDA was more active than water towards TDI. The presence of EDA was crucial to the formation of uniform PU microspheres. This study provides therefore a reliable method for the analysis of PU chemical structure.
基金the Basic Research Project(C123000,C210200,C310200,&C421000)of the Korea Basic Science Institute(KBSI)funded by the Korea Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)the Technology Development Program to Solve Climate Changes through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by MSIT(NRF-2021M1A2A2038141).O.H.Han thanks to Prof.I.S.Yang at Ewha Womans University for insightful discussion.
文摘Despite the proficiency of lithium(Li)-7 NMR spectroscopy in delineating the physical and chemical states of Li metal electrodes,challenges in specimen preparation and interpretation impede its progress.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive postmortem analysis utilizing ^(7)Li NMR,employing a stan-dard magic angle spinning probe to examine protective-layer coated Li metal electrodes and LiAg alloy electrodes against bare Li metal electrodes within Li metal batteries(LMBs).Our investigation explores the effects of sample burrs,alignment with the magnetic field,the existence of liquid electrolytes,and precycling on the ^(7)Li NMR signals.Through contrasting NMR spectra before and after cycling,we identi-fied alterations in Li^(0) and Li^(+) signals attributable to the degradation of the Li metal electrode.Our NMR analyses decisively demonstrate the efficacy of the protective layer in mitigating dendrite and solid elec-trolyte interphase formation.Moreover,we noted that Li*ions near the Li metal surface exhibit magnetic susceptibility anisotropy,revealing a novel approach to studying diamagnetic species on Li metal elec-trodes in LMBs.This study provides valuable insights and practical guidelines for characterizing distinct lithium states within LMBs.
基金The authors are grateful to the Swedish Natural Science Research Council (NFR) for financial support and together with the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation, for providing funds for purchasing the NMR spectrometersFinancial support of Overseas
文摘A novel complex of monomeric thallium(III) with the nitrogen donor ligand phenanthroline (phen) has been prepared and characterized by multinuclear NMR (1H, 13C, 205Tl). The three complexes exist in equilibria in DMSO and acetonitrile solution, which was proved by the 205Tl NMR spectra. The 1H and 13C NMR spectra of tris-phen Tl(III) complex have been measured, where the spin-spin coupling between Tl (I = 1/2) and 13C or 1H signals were observed with the 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy in acetonitrile. The coupling constants are presented and the chemical shifts of complexes are discussed in detail.
文摘A series of ethylene-norbornene copolymers were synthesized using VO (Oft) Cl-2/Al2Et3Cl3 catalytic system and their structure was characterized by H-1-NMR, H-1-H-1 COSY NMR and C-13-NMR. Assignments of NMR spectra were given and discussed in detail.
文摘The morphology of some polyetherester-ureas were studied by ^(13)C CP/MAS and ~1H wide-line NMR spectroscopy. It was found that the HDI and MDI based polymers have well crystallized hard segments, whereas the TDI and HMDI based ones have not. For HDI/MDI based polymers, the presented results suggest that the distribution of two kinds of hard segment units is mainly in a block form. The influences of the different hard segment and chain length on the mobility of the soft segment were also studied.
基金Supported by the Project of Education Department of Liaoning Province (20040084)
文摘Ternary inclusion complexes β-cyclodextrin （β-CD）, rare earth metal ions （YbC13, YC13）, and 1,8-naphthalene- diamine/ 1,5-naphthalenediamine are synthesized in basic aqueous media, which are characterized via IH NMR and IR spectroscopy. The stoichiometric proportion of β-CD ： YbC13 ： 1, 5-naphthalenedia- mine is 2：1：2, that of β-CD：YCI3 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2：1：1, and that of β-CD：YbC13 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2 ： 1 ： 1. The IR spectroscopy of the ternary inclusion complexes in the range of 935-1 000 cm 1 reveals the existence of the coordinate bond M---O or M---N. The possible conformations of the ternary inclusion complexes are depicted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22403029)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.GZC20240475,2024M760922)+5 种基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22174099)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22273023)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0905200)Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.23ZR1418200)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant No.CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0616)Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Molecule Intelligent Syntheses,and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)spectroscopy is a powerful and broadly used spectroscopic technique for characterizing molecular structures and dynamics.Yet the power of NMR is restricted by its inherently low sensitivity due to the weak polarization of nuclear spins under conventional experiment conditions.Dynamic nuclear polarization(DNP)and chemically induced dynamic nuclear polarization(CIDNP)have been emerging as powerful in-situ hyperpolarization methods to boost NMR sensitivity.This review provides a brief overview of DNP mechanisms in the context of both solid-state and liquidstate.We delve into the molecular features of different polarizing agents and their impacts on DNP applications,which are now steadily progressing towards modern NMR magnetic field strengths and ambient temperatures.Furthermore,the progress of CIDNP,particularly photo-CIDNP as a potential alternative hyperpolarization technique of DNP,in studying protein dynamics and chemical reaction mechanisms,will be covered.This review also highlights the chemical diversity and experimental strategies crucial for these hyperpolarization techniques,showcasing their transformative role in NMR spectroscopy.
