Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarge...Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte.Effective intervention targets for abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte remain to be identified.Previous studies have shown that the cellular shape and size can be regulated by the actin related protein 2/3(Arp2/3)complex,which is an actin-binding protein complex involved in the actin nucleation and assembly.However,the roles of the Arp2/3 complex in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy remain unknown.Here our study identifies its novel roles in the occurrence and development of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.We found that mRNA levels of all subunits from the Arp2/3 complex are significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in the angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.Further studies showed that siRNA-directed ARPC 2 silencing inhibits the reactivation of fetal genes and enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in neonatal rat primary cardiomyocytes(NRCMs)and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).In addition,the upstream activators of the Arp2/3 complex including SH3 protein interacting with Nck,90 kD(SPIN90)and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1(Rac1)/WASp family Verprolin-homologous protein-2(WAVE-2)are upregulated(P<0.05)in Ang Ⅱ-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,indicating the excessive activation of the Arp2/3 complex.We further show that CK666,a specific Arp2/3 complex inhibitor,prevents the reactivation of fetal genes and the enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in NRCMs and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).Our results reveal that the Arp2/3 complex plays a crucial role in Ang Ⅱ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,which is beneficial to further studies about the molecular mechanisms by which the Arp2/3 complex regulates pathological cardiac hypertrophy.展开更多
The Rpd3 histone deacetylase complex is a multiple-subunit complex that mediates the regulation of chromatin accessibility and gene expression.Sin3,the largest subunit of Rpd3 complex,is conserved in a broad range of ...The Rpd3 histone deacetylase complex is a multiple-subunit complex that mediates the regulation of chromatin accessibility and gene expression.Sin3,the largest subunit of Rpd3 complex,is conserved in a broad range of eukaryotes.Despite being a molecular scaffold for complex assembly,the functional sites and mechanism of action of Sin3 remain unexplored.In this study,we functionally characterized a glutamate residue(E810)in Fg Sin3,the ortholog of yeast Sin3 in Fusarium graminearum(known as wheat scab fungus).Our findings indicate that E810 was important for the functions of Fg Sin3 in regulating vegetative growth,sexual reproduction,wheat infection,and DON biosynthesis.Furthermore,the E810K missense mutation restored the reduced H4 acetylation caused by the deletion of FNG1,the ortholog of the human inhibitor of growth(ING1)gene in F.graminearum.Correspondingly,the defects of the fng1 mutant were also partially rescued by the E810K mutation in Fg Sin3.Sequence alignment and evolutionary analysis revealed that E810 residue is well-conserved in fungi,animals,and plants.Based on Alphafold2 structure modeling,E810 localized on the Fg Rpd3–Fg Sin3 interface for the formation of a hydrogen bond with Fg Rpd3.Mutation of E810 disrupts the hydrogen bond and likely affects the Fg Rpd3–Fg Sin3 interaction.Taken together,E810 of Fg Sin3 is functionally associated with Fng1 in the regulation of H4 acetylation and related biological processes,probably by affecting the assembly of the Rpd3 complex.展开更多
The Kunene Complex(KC)represents a very large Mesoproterozoic igneous body,mainly composed of anorthosites and gabbroic rocks that extends from SW Angola to NW Namibia(outcropping 18,000 km^(2),NE-SW trend,and ca.350 ...The Kunene Complex(KC)represents a very large Mesoproterozoic igneous body,mainly composed of anorthosites and gabbroic rocks that extends from SW Angola to NW Namibia(outcropping 18,000 km^(2),NE-SW trend,and ca.350 km long and up to 50 km wide).Little is known about its structure at depth.Here,we use recently acquired aerogeophysical data to accurately determine its hidden extent and to unravel its morphology at depth.These data have been interpreted and modelled to investigate the unexposed KC boundaries,reconstructing the upper crustal structure(between 0 and 15 km depth)overlain by the thin sedimentary cover of the Kalahari Basin.The modelling reveals that the KC was emplaced in the upper crust and extends in depth up to ca.5 km,showing a lobular geometry and following a large NE-SW to NNE-SSW linear trend,presumably inherited from older Paleoproterozoic structures.The lateral continuation of the KC to the east(between 50 and 125 km)beneath the Kalahari Cenozoic sediments suggests an overall size three times the outcropping dimension(about 53,500 km^(2)).This affirmation clearly reinforces the economic potential of this massif,related to the prospecting of raw materials and certain types of economic mineralization(Fe-Ti oxides,metallic sulphides or platinum group minerals).Up to 11 lobes have been isolated with dimensions ranging from 135.5 to 37.3 km in length and 81.9 to 20.7 km in width according to remanent bodies revealed by TMI mapping.A total volume of 65,184 km3 was calculated only for the magnetically remanent bodies of the KC.A long-lasting complex contractional regime,where large strike-slip fault systems were involved,occurred in three kinematic pulses potentially related to a change of velocity or convergence angle acting on previous Paleoproterozoic inherited sutures.The coalescent magmatic pulses can be recognized by means of magnetic anomalies,age of the bodies as well as the lineations inferred in this work:(i)Emplacement of the eastern mafic bodies and granites in a stage of significant lateral extension in a transtensional context between 1500 Ma and 1420 Ma;(ii)Migration of the mantle derived magmas westwards with deformation in a complex contractional setting with shearing structures involving western KC bodies and basement from 1415 Ma to 1340 Ma;(iii)NNW-SSE extensional structures are relocated westwards,involving mantle magmas,negative flower structures and depression that led to the formation of late Mesoproterozoic basins from 1325 Ma to 1170 Ma.Additionally,we detect several first and second order structures to place the structuring of the KC in a craton-scale context in relation to the crustal structures detected in NW Namibia.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction(加味黄芪桂枝汤)on chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)in rats and its modulation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mechanistic tar...OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction(加味黄芪桂枝汤)on chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)in rats and its modulation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 2(PI3K/Akt/m TORC2)signaling pathway.METHODS:CAG was induced in rats and treated with high-,medium-,or low-dose Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction.Gastric histopathology was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining.Serum levels of gastrin,PI3K,Akt,and m TORC2 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Gene and protein expression levels were analyzed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blot.RESULTS:The decoction alleviated gastric mucosal injury,reduced inflammation,and restored epithelial structure.It regulated PI3K,Akt,and m TORC2 expression at both m RNA and protein levels.CONCLUSION:Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction may prevent CAG progression by improving gastric tissue and modulating the PI3K/Akt/m TORC2 signaling pathway.展开更多
Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with...Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with calcite,K-feldspar,albite,aegirine,apatite,and ancylite-(Ce)(?)and strontianite etc.Lishiite is brittle with conchiform fracture and has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and none cleavages were observed.The Vickers microhardness(VHN10)is 197.42 kg/mm^(2)(range:166.88 kg/mm^(2) to 214.58 kg/mm^(2)),and the calculated density of lishiite is 3.696 g/cm3.Hand specimen of lishiite are yellow-brown.The empirical chemical formula of the lishiite is ^(A)(Ca_(1.18)Sr_(0.25)Na_(0.19□1.38))_(Σ3.00)^( B)[Sr_(2.17)(Ce_(0.42)La_(0.24)Nd_(0.09)Eu_(0.01))_(Σ0.76) Ba_(0.07)]_(Σ3.00)(C_(5.05)O_(15)).As a member of the burbankite group,the general formula of lishiite follows the general formula A_(3)B_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),where A=Na,Ca,or and B=Sr,Ba,REE,or Ca.Its crystal structure is hexagonal(space group P6_(3)mc)with unit cell parameters a=10.4898(5)Å,c=6.4167(5)Å,and V=611.47(6)Å^(3),characterized by layers of AO_(8) and BO_(10) polyhedra connected to[CO_(3)]^(3−)groups.The discovery of lishiite provides new insights into the evolutionary history of rare earth element(REE)carbonate deposit formation.展开更多
Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive and lacks an effective targeted therapy.This study aimed to elucidate the functions and possible mechanisms of action of zinc finger miz-type containin...Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive and lacks an effective targeted therapy.This study aimed to elucidate the functions and possible mechanisms of action of zinc finger miz-type containing 2(ZMIZ2)and minichromosome maintenance complex component 3(MCM3)in TNBC progression.Methods:The relationship between ZMIZ2 expression and clinical characteristics of TNBC was investigated.In vitro and in vivo experiments were performed to investigate the role of ZMIZ2 dysregulation in TNBC cell malignant behaviors.The regulatory relationship between ZMIZ2 and MCM3 was also explored.Transcriptome sequencing was performed to elucidate possible mechanisms underlying the ZMIZ2/MCM3 axis in TNBC.Results:High ZMIZ2 expression levels were associated with the malignant degree of TNBC.ZMIZ2 overexpression promoted TNBC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion;inhibited apoptosis;and induced G1 phase cell cycle arrest,whereas knockdown of ZMIZ2 had the opposite effect.ZMIZ2 directly targeted and positively regulated MCM3 expression.MCM3 knockdown reversed the effect of ZMIZ2 overexpression on TNBC tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.High MCM3 expression levels were linked to the degree of malignancy and poor prognosis in TNBC.The differentially expressed genes associated with the ZMIZ2/MCM3 axis were significantly enriched in multiple pathways,such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),mechanistic target of rapamycin(mTOR),Wnt,and Ras signaling pathways,as verified by The Cancer Genome Atlas data.Conclusions:ZMIZ2 and MCM3 were highly expressed in TNBC.ZMIZ2 promoted the development by positively regulating MCM3 expression.Key pathways,such as the Ras/MAPK,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)/mTOR,and Wnt signaling pathways,may be key downstreammechanisms.展开更多
The pyrolytic carbon (PyC) coatings were fabricated on A1203 fiber fabrics by the method of chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The microstructures of A1203 fibers with and without PyC coatings were characterized by ...The pyrolytic carbon (PyC) coatings were fabricated on A1203 fiber fabrics by the method of chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The microstructures of A1203 fibers with and without PyC coatings were characterized by SEM and Raman spectroscopy. The influence of deposition time of PyC on the DC conductivity (ad) of A1203 filaments and complex permittivity of fabrics at X band (8.2-12.4 GHz) were investigated. The values of Crd and complex permittivity increase with increasing deposition time of PyC. The electron relaxation polarization and conductance loss were supposed to be contributed to the increase of ε' and ε", respectively. In addition, the reflection loss (RL) of fabrics was calculated. The results show that the microwave absorbing properties of Al2O3 fiber fabrics can be improved by PyC coatings. The best RL results are for 60 min-deposition sample, of which the minimum value is about -40.4 dB at about 9.5 GHz and the absorbing frequency band (AFB) is about 4 GHz.展开更多
It is an important issue to assess traffic situation complexity for air traffic management.There is a lack of systematic review of the existing air traffic complexity assessment methods,and there is no consideration o...It is an important issue to assess traffic situation complexity for air traffic management.There is a lack of systematic review of the existing air traffic complexity assessment methods,and there is no consideration of the role of airspace and traffic coordination mechanism.A new 3-D airspace complexity measurement method is proposed based on route structure constraints to evaluate the air traffic complexity objectively.Firstly,the model of the impact on horizontal and vertical direction for“aircraft pair”is established based on the route guidance.After that,the coupled complexity model for 3-D airspace is given according to the modification on the model in terms of flight standardization.Finally,the global model of the airspace traffic complexity is established.It is proved by the experimental data from the actual operation in airspace that the proposed model can reflect the space coupling situation and complexity of aircraft.At the same time,it can precisely describe the actual operation of civil aviation in China.展开更多
Direct extraction of metals from solids with complexing agents in supercritical CO2(SC-CO2) has recently attracted interests in separation,purification,recovery,and analysis of metals.In the present study,the static/d...Direct extraction of metals from solids with complexing agents in supercritical CO2(SC-CO2) has recently attracted interests in separation,purification,recovery,and analysis of metals.In the present study,the static/dynamic extraction of rare earth elements(Nd,Ce) from their oxides(Nd2O3,CeO2) with organophosphorus complexes with HNO3 and H2O in SC-CO2 was investigated.The static extraction efficiency of Nd from Nd2O3 with the tri-n-butylphosphate(TBP)-HNO3 complex could reach 95% under optimized experiment...展开更多
A novel cyclometalated iridium complex with 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole moiety was synthesizedand characterized. Its UV and photoluminescent properties were studied. The strong UVabsorption intensity around 462 nm attributed t...A novel cyclometalated iridium complex with 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole moiety was synthesizedand characterized. Its UV and photoluminescent properties were studied. The strong UVabsorption intensity around 462 nm attributed to spin-forbidden triplet metal–ligand charge transferband and photoluminescence at 518 nm were observed. This indicated that achieved iridiumcomplex could be used as an efficient electrophosphorescent material.展开更多
A novel cobalt complex,[Co2(bptc)(bix)1.5](1,H4bptc=3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetra-carboxylic acid,bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene),has been hydrothermally prepared and characterized by IR spectroscopy,el...A novel cobalt complex,[Co2(bptc)(bix)1.5](1,H4bptc=3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetra-carboxylic acid,bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene),has been hydrothermally prepared and characterized by IR spectroscopy,elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=10.770(7),b=12.245(8),c=13.514(9),α=102.829(8),β=107.734(8),γ=98.833(9)°,C37H27N6O8Co2,Mr=801.51,V=1607.5(18)3,Dc=1.656g/cm3,F(000)=818,μ=1.100mm-1,Z=2,the final R = 0.0694 and wR = 0.1543 for 3034 observed reflections(I2σ(I)).In the title complex,the two Co(Ⅱ) ions are in different coordination environments with distorted octahedral and trigonal bipyramidal geometries,respectively.The Co atoms are linked together through hexadentate bptc ligands,giving rise to 2D layers which are bridged by the bix ligands into a 3-D supramolecular network.Magnetic susceptibilities of 1 reveal weak antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the adjacent Co(Ⅱ) ions.展开更多
Two new metal-organic complexes,{[Co2(bptc)(DPPZ)2(H2O)2]·H2O}n 1 and {[Co2(ccm)2(DPPZ)2]·2H2O}n 2,were obtained by the hydrothermal reactions of Co(NO3)2·6H2O with chelating ligand dipyrido...Two new metal-organic complexes,{[Co2(bptc)(DPPZ)2(H2O)2]·H2O}n 1 and {[Co2(ccm)2(DPPZ)2]·2H2O}n 2,were obtained by the hydrothermal reactions of Co(NO3)2·6H2O with chelating ligand dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine(DPPZ) and the corresponding carboxylic acid,namely,3,3',4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid(H4bptc) or 2-carboxycinnamic acid(H2ccm),respectively.The complexes were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analyses,IR spectra,and thermal gravimetry.1 presents unique chiral chain structures,which are further consolidated into three-dimensional supramolecular frameworks via noncovalent bonds,such as hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions.2 features infinite double-chain structures,which are connected by strong π-π interactions to result in three-dimensional supramolecular architectures.展开更多
The title complex [Sr3(pda)2(Hpda)2(H2O)2]n·2nH2O(H2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicar- boxylic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, ...The title complex [Sr3(pda)2(Hpda)2(H2O)2]n·2nH2O(H2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicar- boxylic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.3795(8), b = 9.2225(7), c = 18.5726(14) , β = 104.377(2)o, V = 1722.2(2) 3, C28H22N4O20Sr3, Mr = 997.36, Z = 2, Dc = 1.923 g/cm3, μ = 4.722 mm-1, F(000) = 984, the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0538. This complex possesses a 3-D structure which is constructed from 1-D chain motifs linked by carboxylate groups. The luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated.展开更多
Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTP...Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)]n·2nH2O(5), and [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)2](6),(H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, PYTPY = 4'-(4-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine, DMF = N,N?-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Complexes 1~5 all feature one-dimensional chain structures, and complex 6 exhibits a zero-dimensional structure. Complexes 1~5 present three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular frameworks via π-π stacking interactions, whenas 6 has also a 3D supramolecular structure assembled by hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, complexes 1 ~ 6 exhibit the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties.展开更多
Thermodynamic study was carried out on the reaction EuCl_(3(s))+(v/2)Al_2Cl_(6(g))= EuAl_vCl_((3v)+3(g))byquenching experiments within 6 3 8 ~ 7 6 2 K and 0 . 0 3 ~ 0 . 1 4 MPa . The results suggested that theEuAl_3...Thermodynamic study was carried out on the reaction EuCl_(3(s))+(v/2)Al_2Cl_(6(g))= EuAl_vCl_((3v)+3(g))byquenching experiments within 6 3 8 ~ 7 6 2 K and 0 . 0 3 ~ 0 . 1 4 MPa . The results suggested that theEuAl_3Cl_(12(g)) complex was the predormnant species. The equilibrium constants of the reaction were measured. The reaction enthalpy and entropy derived from the measurements were and展开更多
A novel organotin complex [(n-Bu)3Sn(OCOC5H4NO)]n has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ^1H NMR. The crystal structure has been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The cr...A novel organotin complex [(n-Bu)3Sn(OCOC5H4NO)]n has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ^1H NMR. The crystal structure has been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2 1/c with a = 8.982(2), b = 17.908(4), c = 13.219(3) A, β= 96.981(4)°, Z = 4, V= 2110.6(8) A^3, Dc = 1.347 g/cm^3, μ(MoKa) = 12.23 cm^-1, F(000) = 880, R = 0.0497 and wR = 0.1263. In the molecular structure of the title complex, the tin atoms are five-coordinated in a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. A one-dimensional linear polymer is formed through an interaction between the O atoms of pyridine-3-carboxylic acid N-oxide and tin atoms of an adjacent molecule.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic,nonspecific intestinal inflammatory disease with undefined pathogenesis.Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit D2(NCAPD2)and non-SMC condensin II complex subunit D3(NCAPD3)pl...BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic,nonspecific intestinal inflammatory disease with undefined pathogenesis.Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit D2(NCAPD2)and non-SMC condensin II complex subunit D3(NCAPD3)play pivotal roles in chromosome assembly and segregation during both mitosis and meiosis.To date,there has been no relevant report about the functional role of NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 in UC.AIM To determine the level of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal mucosa and explore the mechanisms of NCAPD2/3 in UC.METHODS Levels of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal tissue were detected in 30 UC patients and 30 healthy individuals with in situ hybridization(ISH).In vitro,NCM60 cells were divided into the NC group,model group,si-NCAPD2 group,si-NCAPD3 group and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 group.Inflammatory cytokines were measured by ELISA,IKK and NF-κB were evaluated by western blot,and IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay.RESULTS Compared with expression in healthy individuals,NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 expression in intestinal tissue was significantly upregulated(P<0.001)in UC patients.Compared with levels in the model group,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αin the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups were significantly downregulated(P<0.01).IKK and NF-κB protein expression in the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Moreover,IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were suppressed upon si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 transfection.CONCLUSION NCAPD2/3 is highly expressed in the intestinal mucosa of patients with active UC.Overexpression of NCAPD2/3 promotes the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines by modulating the IKK/NF-κB signaling pathway.展开更多
Three new dimethyltin complexes of N-(3-methoxysalicylidene)-α-amino acid,(CH3)2Sn(3-CH3O-2-OC6H3CH=NCHRCOO)(R = H,1;CH3,2;(CH3)2CH,3),have been synthe-sized by treating dimethyltin dichloride with the pota...Three new dimethyltin complexes of N-(3-methoxysalicylidene)-α-amino acid,(CH3)2Sn(3-CH3O-2-OC6H3CH=NCHRCOO)(R = H,1;CH3,2;(CH3)2CH,3),have been synthe-sized by treating dimethyltin dichloride with the potassium salt of the ligand and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and 1H NMR spectra.The crystal structure of [(CH3)2Sn(3-CH3O-2-OC6H3CH=NCH2COO)(CH3OH)]2 H2O(1a),formed from methanol solution of 1,has been deter-mined.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C/2c with a = 20.636(3),b = 7.8854(9),c = 20.668(2) ,β= 113.265(2)°,V = 3089.7(6) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.707 g/cm3,= 1.675 mm-1,F(000) = 1592,R = 0.0301 and wR = 0.0841.In complex 1a,the tin atom is six-coordinate and possesses a distorted [SnC2NO3] octahedral geometry with the two methyl groups occupying the trans positions.The weak Sn O interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds connected the molecules into an infinite chain.展开更多
文摘Pathological cardiac hypertrophy is an early and significant cardiac structural characteristic that contributes to the onset and progression of heart failure(HF).Its mainly structural feature is the abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte.Effective intervention targets for abnormally enlarged cardiomyocyte remain to be identified.Previous studies have shown that the cellular shape and size can be regulated by the actin related protein 2/3(Arp2/3)complex,which is an actin-binding protein complex involved in the actin nucleation and assembly.However,the roles of the Arp2/3 complex in cardiomyocyte hypertrophy remain unknown.Here our study identifies its novel roles in the occurrence and development of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.We found that mRNA levels of all subunits from the Arp2/3 complex are significantly upregulated(P<0.05)in the angiotensin Ⅱ(Ang Ⅱ)-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy.Further studies showed that siRNA-directed ARPC 2 silencing inhibits the reactivation of fetal genes and enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in neonatal rat primary cardiomyocytes(NRCMs)and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).In addition,the upstream activators of the Arp2/3 complex including SH3 protein interacting with Nck,90 kD(SPIN90)and Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1(Rac1)/WASp family Verprolin-homologous protein-2(WAVE-2)are upregulated(P<0.05)in Ang Ⅱ-induced neonatal rat primary and H9c2 cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,indicating the excessive activation of the Arp2/3 complex.We further show that CK666,a specific Arp2/3 complex inhibitor,prevents the reactivation of fetal genes and the enlargement of cardiomyocyte area induced by Ang Ⅱ in NRCMs and H9c2 cells(P<0.05).Our results reveal that the Arp2/3 complex plays a crucial role in Ang Ⅱ-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy,which is beneficial to further studies about the molecular mechanisms by which the Arp2/3 complex regulates pathological cardiac hypertrophy.
基金supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32102181)the Shaanxi Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(2022JC-14)。
文摘The Rpd3 histone deacetylase complex is a multiple-subunit complex that mediates the regulation of chromatin accessibility and gene expression.Sin3,the largest subunit of Rpd3 complex,is conserved in a broad range of eukaryotes.Despite being a molecular scaffold for complex assembly,the functional sites and mechanism of action of Sin3 remain unexplored.In this study,we functionally characterized a glutamate residue(E810)in Fg Sin3,the ortholog of yeast Sin3 in Fusarium graminearum(known as wheat scab fungus).Our findings indicate that E810 was important for the functions of Fg Sin3 in regulating vegetative growth,sexual reproduction,wheat infection,and DON biosynthesis.Furthermore,the E810K missense mutation restored the reduced H4 acetylation caused by the deletion of FNG1,the ortholog of the human inhibitor of growth(ING1)gene in F.graminearum.Correspondingly,the defects of the fng1 mutant were also partially rescued by the E810K mutation in Fg Sin3.Sequence alignment and evolutionary analysis revealed that E810 residue is well-conserved in fungi,animals,and plants.Based on Alphafold2 structure modeling,E810 localized on the Fg Rpd3–Fg Sin3 interface for the formation of a hydrogen bond with Fg Rpd3.Mutation of E810 disrupts the hydrogen bond and likely affects the Fg Rpd3–Fg Sin3 interaction.Taken together,E810 of Fg Sin3 is functionally associated with Fng1 in the regulation of H4 acetylation and related biological processes,probably by affecting the assembly of the Rpd3 complex.
基金supported by the subsidiary programme“Ayudas Extraordinarias Menciones Excelencia Severo Ochoa”of the CN IGME-CSIC(project AECEX2021,grant 15903)the University of Minnesota and National Science Foundation(award NSF-EAR 2153786)+1 种基金the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology(FCT)support,Geosciences Center project UIDB/00073/2020(doi:10.54499/UIDB/00073/2020)University of Coimbra and and GeoBioTec project UIDB/04035/2020(doi:10.54499/UIDB/04035/2020),Nova School of Science and Technology.
文摘The Kunene Complex(KC)represents a very large Mesoproterozoic igneous body,mainly composed of anorthosites and gabbroic rocks that extends from SW Angola to NW Namibia(outcropping 18,000 km^(2),NE-SW trend,and ca.350 km long and up to 50 km wide).Little is known about its structure at depth.Here,we use recently acquired aerogeophysical data to accurately determine its hidden extent and to unravel its morphology at depth.These data have been interpreted and modelled to investigate the unexposed KC boundaries,reconstructing the upper crustal structure(between 0 and 15 km depth)overlain by the thin sedimentary cover of the Kalahari Basin.The modelling reveals that the KC was emplaced in the upper crust and extends in depth up to ca.5 km,showing a lobular geometry and following a large NE-SW to NNE-SSW linear trend,presumably inherited from older Paleoproterozoic structures.The lateral continuation of the KC to the east(between 50 and 125 km)beneath the Kalahari Cenozoic sediments suggests an overall size three times the outcropping dimension(about 53,500 km^(2)).This affirmation clearly reinforces the economic potential of this massif,related to the prospecting of raw materials and certain types of economic mineralization(Fe-Ti oxides,metallic sulphides or platinum group minerals).Up to 11 lobes have been isolated with dimensions ranging from 135.5 to 37.3 km in length and 81.9 to 20.7 km in width according to remanent bodies revealed by TMI mapping.A total volume of 65,184 km3 was calculated only for the magnetically remanent bodies of the KC.A long-lasting complex contractional regime,where large strike-slip fault systems were involved,occurred in three kinematic pulses potentially related to a change of velocity or convergence angle acting on previous Paleoproterozoic inherited sutures.The coalescent magmatic pulses can be recognized by means of magnetic anomalies,age of the bodies as well as the lineations inferred in this work:(i)Emplacement of the eastern mafic bodies and granites in a stage of significant lateral extension in a transtensional context between 1500 Ma and 1420 Ma;(ii)Migration of the mantle derived magmas westwards with deformation in a complex contractional setting with shearing structures involving western KC bodies and basement from 1415 Ma to 1340 Ma;(iii)NNW-SSE extensional structures are relocated westwards,involving mantle magmas,negative flower structures and depression that led to the formation of late Mesoproterozoic basins from 1325 Ma to 1170 Ma.Additionally,we detect several first and second order structures to place the structuring of the KC in a craton-scale context in relation to the crustal structures detected in NW Namibia.
基金Supported by Guangzhou Science and Technology Bureau Research Fund:the Mechanism of Action of Huangqi Guizhi Decoction on Precancerous Lesions in Cag Rats was Studied based on the Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase-Protein Kinase B-Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin Complex 2 Pathway(No.202102080643)Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine and Integrative Medicine Research Project:Observation on the Therapeutic Effect of Wenyang Jianpi Ointment on Chronic Atrophic Gastritis of Spleen and Stomach Weakness Type and Study on its Regulatory Effect on Transforming Growth Factor Beta 3(No.20222A010079)Panyu District Science and Technology Project:the Mechanism by which the Modified Huangqi Guizhi Decoction Regulates the Transforming Growth Factor-β3 Signaling Pathway to Improve Precancerous Lesions in Rats with Chronic Atrophic Gastritis(No.2020-Z04-025)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction(加味黄芪桂枝汤)on chronic atrophic gastritis(CAG)in rats and its modulation of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B/mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 2(PI3K/Akt/m TORC2)signaling pathway.METHODS:CAG was induced in rats and treated with high-,medium-,or low-dose Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction.Gastric histopathology was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining.Serum levels of gastrin,PI3K,Akt,and m TORC2 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Gene and protein expression levels were analyzed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blot.RESULTS:The decoction alleviated gastric mucosal injury,reduced inflammation,and restored epithelial structure.It regulated PI3K,Akt,and m TORC2 expression at both m RNA and protein levels.CONCLUSION:Jiawei Huangqi Guizhi decoction may prevent CAG progression by improving gastric tissue and modulating the PI3K/Akt/m TORC2 signaling pathway.
基金supported by the project China Geological Survey(DD202501026090)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFC2910102).
文摘Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with calcite,K-feldspar,albite,aegirine,apatite,and ancylite-(Ce)(?)and strontianite etc.Lishiite is brittle with conchiform fracture and has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and none cleavages were observed.The Vickers microhardness(VHN10)is 197.42 kg/mm^(2)(range:166.88 kg/mm^(2) to 214.58 kg/mm^(2)),and the calculated density of lishiite is 3.696 g/cm3.Hand specimen of lishiite are yellow-brown.The empirical chemical formula of the lishiite is ^(A)(Ca_(1.18)Sr_(0.25)Na_(0.19□1.38))_(Σ3.00)^( B)[Sr_(2.17)(Ce_(0.42)La_(0.24)Nd_(0.09)Eu_(0.01))_(Σ0.76) Ba_(0.07)]_(Σ3.00)(C_(5.05)O_(15)).As a member of the burbankite group,the general formula of lishiite follows the general formula A_(3)B_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),where A=Na,Ca,or and B=Sr,Ba,REE,or Ca.Its crystal structure is hexagonal(space group P6_(3)mc)with unit cell parameters a=10.4898(5)Å,c=6.4167(5)Å,and V=611.47(6)Å^(3),characterized by layers of AO_(8) and BO_(10) polyhedra connected to[CO_(3)]^(3−)groups.The discovery of lishiite provides new insights into the evolutionary history of rare earth element(REE)carbonate deposit formation.
基金supported by the Jilin Province Health Science and Technology Ability Improvement Project(2023JL057).
文摘Objective:Triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC)is highly aggressive and lacks an effective targeted therapy.This study aimed to elucidate the functions and possible mechanisms of action of zinc finger miz-type containing 2(ZMIZ2)and minichromosome maintenance complex component 3(MCM3)in TNBC progression.Methods:The relationship between ZMIZ2 expression and clinical characteristics of TNBC was investigated.In vitro and in vivo experiments were performed to investigate the role of ZMIZ2 dysregulation in TNBC cell malignant behaviors.The regulatory relationship between ZMIZ2 and MCM3 was also explored.Transcriptome sequencing was performed to elucidate possible mechanisms underlying the ZMIZ2/MCM3 axis in TNBC.Results:High ZMIZ2 expression levels were associated with the malignant degree of TNBC.ZMIZ2 overexpression promoted TNBC cell proliferation,migration,and invasion;inhibited apoptosis;and induced G1 phase cell cycle arrest,whereas knockdown of ZMIZ2 had the opposite effect.ZMIZ2 directly targeted and positively regulated MCM3 expression.MCM3 knockdown reversed the effect of ZMIZ2 overexpression on TNBC tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.High MCM3 expression levels were linked to the degree of malignancy and poor prognosis in TNBC.The differentially expressed genes associated with the ZMIZ2/MCM3 axis were significantly enriched in multiple pathways,such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),mechanistic target of rapamycin(mTOR),Wnt,and Ras signaling pathways,as verified by The Cancer Genome Atlas data.Conclusions:ZMIZ2 and MCM3 were highly expressed in TNBC.ZMIZ2 promoted the development by positively regulating MCM3 expression.Key pathways,such as the Ras/MAPK,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(AKT)/mTOR,and Wnt signaling pathways,may be key downstreammechanisms.
基金Project (51072165) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (KP200901) supported by the Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing,China
文摘The pyrolytic carbon (PyC) coatings were fabricated on A1203 fiber fabrics by the method of chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The microstructures of A1203 fibers with and without PyC coatings were characterized by SEM and Raman spectroscopy. The influence of deposition time of PyC on the DC conductivity (ad) of A1203 filaments and complex permittivity of fabrics at X band (8.2-12.4 GHz) were investigated. The values of Crd and complex permittivity increase with increasing deposition time of PyC. The electron relaxation polarization and conductance loss were supposed to be contributed to the increase of ε' and ε", respectively. In addition, the reflection loss (RL) of fabrics was calculated. The results show that the microwave absorbing properties of Al2O3 fiber fabrics can be improved by PyC coatings. The best RL results are for 60 min-deposition sample, of which the minimum value is about -40.4 dB at about 9.5 GHz and the absorbing frequency band (AFB) is about 4 GHz.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 61573181)the Civil Aviation Joint Fund Key Projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.U1333202)
文摘It is an important issue to assess traffic situation complexity for air traffic management.There is a lack of systematic review of the existing air traffic complexity assessment methods,and there is no consideration of the role of airspace and traffic coordination mechanism.A new 3-D airspace complexity measurement method is proposed based on route structure constraints to evaluate the air traffic complexity objectively.Firstly,the model of the impact on horizontal and vertical direction for“aircraft pair”is established based on the route guidance.After that,the coupled complexity model for 3-D airspace is given according to the modification on the model in terms of flight standardization.Finally,the global model of the airspace traffic complexity is established.It is proved by the experimental data from the actual operation in airspace that the proposed model can reflect the space coupling situation and complexity of aircraft.At the same time,it can precisely describe the actual operation of civil aviation in China.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20506014)
文摘Direct extraction of metals from solids with complexing agents in supercritical CO2(SC-CO2) has recently attracted interests in separation,purification,recovery,and analysis of metals.In the present study,the static/dynamic extraction of rare earth elements(Nd,Ce) from their oxides(Nd2O3,CeO2) with organophosphorus complexes with HNO3 and H2O in SC-CO2 was investigated.The static extraction efficiency of Nd from Nd2O3 with the tri-n-butylphosphate(TBP)-HNO3 complex could reach 95% under optimized experiment...
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20272014)the Project of National Education Ministry(Project No.204097)National 973 Project of China(Project No.2002CB613400-5).
文摘A novel cyclometalated iridium complex with 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole moiety was synthesizedand characterized. Its UV and photoluminescent properties were studied. The strong UVabsorption intensity around 462 nm attributed to spin-forbidden triplet metal–ligand charge transferband and photoluminescence at 518 nm were observed. This indicated that achieved iridiumcomplex could be used as an efficient electrophosphorescent material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No 20971004)the Outstanding Youth Foundation of Education Commission of Anhui Province (No 2010SQRL108ZD)
文摘A novel cobalt complex,[Co2(bptc)(bix)1.5](1,H4bptc=3,3',4,4'-biphenyltetra-carboxylic acid,bix = 1,4-bis(imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzene),has been hydrothermally prepared and characterized by IR spectroscopy,elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal is of triclinic system,space group P1 with a=10.770(7),b=12.245(8),c=13.514(9),α=102.829(8),β=107.734(8),γ=98.833(9)°,C37H27N6O8Co2,Mr=801.51,V=1607.5(18)3,Dc=1.656g/cm3,F(000)=818,μ=1.100mm-1,Z=2,the final R = 0.0694 and wR = 0.1543 for 3034 observed reflections(I2σ(I)).In the title complex,the two Co(Ⅱ) ions are in different coordination environments with distorted octahedral and trigonal bipyramidal geometries,respectively.The Co atoms are linked together through hexadentate bptc ligands,giving rise to 2D layers which are bridged by the bix ligands into a 3-D supramolecular network.Magnetic susceptibilities of 1 reveal weak antiferromagnetic exchange interactions between the adjacent Co(Ⅱ) ions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60978059)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-10-0176)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province (No. 20090527)
文摘Two new metal-organic complexes,{[Co2(bptc)(DPPZ)2(H2O)2]·H2O}n 1 and {[Co2(ccm)2(DPPZ)2]·2H2O}n 2,were obtained by the hydrothermal reactions of Co(NO3)2·6H2O with chelating ligand dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine(DPPZ) and the corresponding carboxylic acid,namely,3,3',4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid(H4bptc) or 2-carboxycinnamic acid(H2ccm),respectively.The complexes were structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,elemental analyses,IR spectra,and thermal gravimetry.1 presents unique chiral chain structures,which are further consolidated into three-dimensional supramolecular frameworks via noncovalent bonds,such as hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions.2 features infinite double-chain structures,which are connected by strong π-π interactions to result in three-dimensional supramolecular architectures.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21272167 and 21201127)a project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institution,Graduate Education Innovation Project in Jiangsu Province(CXZZ12_0808)+1 种基金Qinghai Science&Technology Department of China(2011-G-208 and 2011-Z-722)KLSLRC(KLSLRC-KF-13-HX-1)
文摘The title complex [Sr3(pda)2(Hpda)2(H2O)2]n·2nH2O(H2pda = pyridine-2,6-dicar- boxylic acid) has been prepared under solvothermal conditions. It has been characterized by X-ray single-crystal diffraction, IR and elemental analysis. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 10.3795(8), b = 9.2225(7), c = 18.5726(14) , β = 104.377(2)o, V = 1722.2(2) 3, C28H22N4O20Sr3, Mr = 997.36, Z = 2, Dc = 1.923 g/cm3, μ = 4.722 mm-1, F(000) = 984, the final R = 0.0269 and wR = 0.0538. This complex possesses a 3-D structure which is constructed from 1-D chain motifs linked by carboxylate groups. The luminescent property of the title complex has been investigated.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21576112)Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20150623024TC-19,20170520147JH)the Science and Technology Development Plan of Siping City(2015049)
文摘Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)]n·2nH2O(5), and [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)2](6),(H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, PYTPY = 4'-(4-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine, DMF = N,N?-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Complexes 1~5 all feature one-dimensional chain structures, and complex 6 exhibits a zero-dimensional structure. Complexes 1~5 present three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular frameworks via π-π stacking interactions, whenas 6 has also a 3D supramolecular structure assembled by hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, complexes 1 ~ 6 exhibit the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties.
文摘Thermodynamic study was carried out on the reaction EuCl_(3(s))+(v/2)Al_2Cl_(6(g))= EuAl_vCl_((3v)+3(g))byquenching experiments within 6 3 8 ~ 7 6 2 K and 0 . 0 3 ~ 0 . 1 4 MPa . The results suggested that theEuAl_3Cl_(12(g)) complex was the predormnant species. The equilibrium constants of the reaction were measured. The reaction enthalpy and entropy derived from the measurements were and
基金The project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20271025), the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (No. Z2001B02) and the State Key Laboratory of Crystal Material
文摘A novel organotin complex [(n-Bu)3Sn(OCOC5H4NO)]n has been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and ^1H NMR. The crystal structure has been determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P2 1/c with a = 8.982(2), b = 17.908(4), c = 13.219(3) A, β= 96.981(4)°, Z = 4, V= 2110.6(8) A^3, Dc = 1.347 g/cm^3, μ(MoKa) = 12.23 cm^-1, F(000) = 880, R = 0.0497 and wR = 0.1263. In the molecular structure of the title complex, the tin atoms are five-coordinated in a distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. A one-dimensional linear polymer is formed through an interaction between the O atoms of pyridine-3-carboxylic acid N-oxide and tin atoms of an adjacent molecule.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81673973Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China,No.BK20161577the Developing Program for Highlevel Academic Talent from Jiangsu Hospital of Chinese Medicine,No.y2018rc16
文摘BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic,nonspecific intestinal inflammatory disease with undefined pathogenesis.Non-SMC condensin I complex subunit D2(NCAPD2)and non-SMC condensin II complex subunit D3(NCAPD3)play pivotal roles in chromosome assembly and segregation during both mitosis and meiosis.To date,there has been no relevant report about the functional role of NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 in UC.AIM To determine the level of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal mucosa and explore the mechanisms of NCAPD2/3 in UC.METHODS Levels of NCAPD2/3 in intestinal tissue were detected in 30 UC patients and 30 healthy individuals with in situ hybridization(ISH).In vitro,NCM60 cells were divided into the NC group,model group,si-NCAPD2 group,si-NCAPD3 group and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 group.Inflammatory cytokines were measured by ELISA,IKK and NF-κB were evaluated by western blot,and IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were analyzed by immunofluorescence assay.RESULTS Compared with expression in healthy individuals,NCAPD2 and NCAPD3 expression in intestinal tissue was significantly upregulated(P<0.001)in UC patients.Compared with levels in the model group,IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αin the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups were significantly downregulated(P<0.01).IKK and NF-κB protein expression in the si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 groups was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Moreover,IKK nucleation and NF-κB volume were suppressed upon si-NCAPD2,si-NCAPD3 and si-NCAPD2+si-NCAPD3 transfection.CONCLUSION NCAPD2/3 is highly expressed in the intestinal mucosa of patients with active UC.Overexpression of NCAPD2/3 promotes the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines by modulating the IKK/NF-κB signaling pathway.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2010BL012)thescientific research projects of Binzhou University (BZXYG0901,BZXYQNLG200912,BZXYFB20100403)
文摘Three new dimethyltin complexes of N-(3-methoxysalicylidene)-α-amino acid,(CH3)2Sn(3-CH3O-2-OC6H3CH=NCHRCOO)(R = H,1;CH3,2;(CH3)2CH,3),have been synthe-sized by treating dimethyltin dichloride with the potassium salt of the ligand and characterized by elemental analysis,IR and 1H NMR spectra.The crystal structure of [(CH3)2Sn(3-CH3O-2-OC6H3CH=NCH2COO)(CH3OH)]2 H2O(1a),formed from methanol solution of 1,has been deter-mined.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C/2c with a = 20.636(3),b = 7.8854(9),c = 20.668(2) ,β= 113.265(2)°,V = 3089.7(6) 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.707 g/cm3,= 1.675 mm-1,F(000) = 1592,R = 0.0301 and wR = 0.0841.In complex 1a,the tin atom is six-coordinate and possesses a distorted [SnC2NO3] octahedral geometry with the two methyl groups occupying the trans positions.The weak Sn O interactions and intermolecular hydrogen bonds connected the molecules into an infinite chain.