AIM: Microcirculatory dysfunction and free oxygen radicals are important factors in the pathogenesis of severe acute pancreatitis. Additional oxygen delivery might enhance lipid peroxidation but may also improve panc...AIM: Microcirculatory dysfunction and free oxygen radicals are important factors in the pathogenesis of severe acute pancreatitis. Additional oxygen delivery might enhance lipid peroxidation but may also improve pancreatic microcirculation. This study assesses the effect of free cellular bovine hemoglobin on the formation of oxygen radicals and microcirculation in a rodent model of severe acute pancreatitis. METHODS: Fifteen minutes after induction of acute pancreatitis Wistar rats received either 0.8 mL bovine hemoglobin (HBOC-200), hydroxyethyl starch (HES) or 2.4 mL of normal saline to ensure normovolemic substitution. After 6 h of examination the pancreas was excised and rapidly processed for indirect measurement of lipid peroxidation products malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) in pancreatic tissue. RESULTS: The single application of HBOC-200 improved pancreatic microcirculation and reduced histopathological tissue damage significantly. Tissue concentration of MDA did not differ between the groups. Also no differences in GSH levels were detected.CONCLUSION: Though the single application of HBOC-200 and HES improve pancreatic microcirculation, no differences in lipid peroxidation products were detected. The beneficial effect of additional oxygen supply (HBOC-200) does not lead to enhanced lipid peroxidation.展开更多
Few studies have dealt on the evaluation of volatilization and decomposition reactions of dioxins from sediment by oxygen free pyrolysis. In this study, the performance of pyrolysis on the removal of dioxins from sedi...Few studies have dealt on the evaluation of volatilization and decomposition reactions of dioxins from sediment by oxygen free pyrolysis. In this study, the performance of pyrolysis on the removal of dioxins from sediment was investigated. Dioxin concentrations of the raw sediment and the solid residues after pyrolysis were analyzed at different conditions. Results showed a removal efficiency of 99.9999% for total dioxins at 800℃ and retention time of 30 min. All the polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDFs) have been removed and were not formed in the solid residues at the retention time range of 30-90 min at 800℃. Close to 100% removal of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) was also achieved. Only trace PCDDs were detected in the solid yields at a retention time of 60 min. The highest removal efficiency of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was more than 99.9994% at a retention time of 30 min. During cooling period following pyrolysis, however, the concentration of total dioxins in solid residues increased 130 times as compared to that of the raw sediment under air atmosphere. This confirmed that some complex reactions do occur to form PCDD/Fs and PCBs from 800 to 400℃ in the presence of oxygen. Oxygen-free atmosphere therefore can prevent formation of dioxin during thermal process thus generating clean solid residues.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the therapeutic effects of resveratrol (RESV) as a free radical scavenger on experimental severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS: Seventy-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly ...AIM: To investigate the therapeutic effects of resveratrol (RESV) as a free radical scavenger on experimental severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS: Seventy-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into sham operation group, SAP group, and resveratrol-treated group. Pancreatitis was induced by intraductal administration of 0.1 mL/kg 4% sodium taurocholate. RESV was given intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight. All animals were killed at 3, 6, 12 h after induction of the model. Serum amylase, pancreatic superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were determined. Pathologic changes of the pancreas were observed under optical microscope. RESULTS: The serum amylase, pancreatic MPO and the score of pathologic damage increased after the induction of pancreatitis, early (3, 6 h) SAP samples were characterized by decreased pancreatic SOD and increased pancreatic MDA. Resveratrol exhibited a protective effect against lipid peroxidation in cell membrane caused by oxygen free radicals in the early stage of SAP. This attenuation of the redox state impairment reduced cellular oxidative damage, as reflected by lower serum amylase, less severe pancreatic lesions, normal pancreatic MDA levels, as well as diminished neutrophil infiltration in pancreas. CONCLUSION: RESV may exert its therapeutic effect on SAP by lowering pancreatic oxidative free radicals and reducing pancreatic tissue infiltration of neutrophils.展开更多
A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epith...A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epithelium. But this specific signal was not detected in the lens cortical fibers. This suggested that lens epithelial cells were more susceptible to the free radical formation which was induced by UV light. By means of ESR spin probe oxymetry, the oxygen uptake of lens epithelial cells was meas...展开更多
[ Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig. [ Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divid...[ Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig. [ Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divided into three groups, two testing groups and one control group. For each group, Se content in whole blood, immune function of erythrocytes, activity of whole blood glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px), activity of blood plasma superoxide dismutase(SOD), and blood plasma malondialdehyde(MDA) content were determined. [ Result] Compared with the control group, Se content in whole blood and blood plasma MDA content increased remarkably, while whole blood GSH-Px activity and blood plasma SOD activity decreased; RBC-C1 RR assumed a rise-fall trend, and RBC-ICR showed no obvious change. [Condusion] Se poisoning can reduce the activity of antioxidant enzymes, disturb the balance of oxygen free radicals metabolism, thereby inducing erythrooyte immune function in piglets.展开更多
The protective effect of captopril on ischemic myocardium was studied in 40 patients with congenital heart disease accompanied with pulmonary hypertention.Twenty of these patients received captopril 50 mg b.i.d.for th...The protective effect of captopril on ischemic myocardium was studied in 40 patients with congenital heart disease accompanied with pulmonary hypertention.Twenty of these patients received captopril 50 mg b.i.d.for three months preoperatively (Group A).The other 20 patients without pretreatment with captopril were used as controls (Group B).In Group A,the cardiac output increased and the pulmonary pressure decreased significantly in the first 24 hours postoperatively,indicating a high cardiac output with a low vascular resistance.The differences or CPK,CPKMB,LDH release between Group A and Group B were highly significant or siguificant from the end of operation to 24 hours postoperatively. Myocardial protection in the reduction of the release of CPK, CPK-MB, LDH might be attributed to action on scavenging oxygen free radicals.展开更多
Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were random...Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal control group, intoxication group, routine therapy group. UBIO therapy group and combined therapy group. After 14 d, the concentration of malondiadehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathionperoxidase(GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) in serum were determined respectively. Results: Compared with the normal control group, the concentration of MDA and activity of CAT in the intoxication group were significantly higher (P < 0. 05). but SOD. GSH-Px activity and T-AOC were significantly lower (P<0. 05). After UBIO or combined therapy, serum MDA level was significantly lower in comparison with intoxication group (P<0. 05). but the activity of SOD. GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC were higher than intoxication group(P<0. 05). Conclusion: There is an obvious oxygen free radical injury in rabbits with a-cute soman intoxication. UBIO can improve the antioxidation ability of rabbits and may be applied to treat acute soman intoxication as adjunctive therapy.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subject...Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subjected into this study and randomly divided into "JIN San Zhen" group (n=30) and control group (n=31). Blood lipid peroxidase (LPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase(GSH Px) and nitric oxide (NO) contents before and after acupuncture treatment were determined with radioimmunoassay. In both groups, acupuncture was given once daily, six times a week, with 4 weeks being a therapeutic course and with the interval between two weeks being a week, 3 courses all together. In "JIN San Zhen" group, acupoints of "JIN San Zhen" were used predominately, while in control group, scalp point Motor Sensory Area (MS 8) was used as the main point. Results: Self comparison showed that after 3 courses of treatment, in both groups, LPO and NO levels decreased significantly (P<0.05-0.01), SOD and GST Px values increased considerably (P<0.05-0.01). Comparison between two groups indicated that the effects of "JIN San Zhen" group are significantly superior to those of control group in raising blood SOD and GST Px levels (P<0.05-0.01) and in lowering blood NO content (P<0.01). Analysis on the correlation between the restoration of neural function and the changes of LPO, SOD and GST Px levels suggested that the effect of acupuncture in improving neural function may be related to changes of the aforementioned indexes. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy can significantly lower blood LPO and NO levels and evidently raise blood SOD and GST Px levels in stroke patients.展开更多
The correlation of oxygen free radical items between blood and kidney of 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure rats was studied. It was found that oxygen free radicals played an important role in the impairmen...The correlation of oxygen free radical items between blood and kidney of 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure rats was studied. It was found that oxygen free radicals played an important role in the impairment of remnant kidney,and antioxidant vitamin E could protect remnant kidney from the impairment caused by oxygen free radicals,and that,both in normal and chronic renal failure conditions,plasma lipid peroxides and vitamin E concentration and superoxide dismutase activity of red blood cells correlated very well with corresponding items of remnant kidney.These results suggested that blood oxygen free radical items could reflect renal oxygen free radical metabolic status in chronic renal failure patients.展开更多
Oxygen and nitrogen-functionalized carbon nanotubes (OCNTs and NCNTs) were applied as metal-free catalysts in selective olefin hydro- genation. A series of NCNTs was synthesized by NH3 post-treatment of OCNTs. Tempe...Oxygen and nitrogen-functionalized carbon nanotubes (OCNTs and NCNTs) were applied as metal-free catalysts in selective olefin hydro- genation. A series of NCNTs was synthesized by NH3 post-treatment of OCNTs. Temperature-programmed desorption, N2 physisorption, Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were employed to characterize the surface properties of OCNTs and NCNTs, aiming at a detailed analysis of the type and amount of oxygen- and nitrogen-containing groups as well as surface defects. The gas-phase treatments applied for oxygen and nitrogen functionalization at elevated temperatures up to 600 ℃ led to the increase of surface defects, but did not cause structural damages in the bulk. NCNTs showed a clearly higher activity than the pristine CNTs and OCNTs in the hydrogenation of 1,5-cyclooctadiene, and also the selectivity to cyclooctene was higher. The favorable catalytic properties are ascribed to the nitrogen-containing surface functional groups as well as surface defects related to nitrogen species. In contrast, oxygen-containing surface groups and the surface defects caused by oxygen species did not show clear contribution to the hydrogenation catalysis.展开更多
The low oxygen grade Al 2O 3 dispersion strengthened copper alloy without hydrogen fired expansion was fabricated by the technique of vacuum hot press and hot extrusion. The mechanical and electrical properties measur...The low oxygen grade Al 2O 3 dispersion strengthened copper alloy without hydrogen fired expansion was fabricated by the technique of vacuum hot press and hot extrusion. The mechanical and electrical properties measurements and microstructures observation on as hot extruded, as cold drawn and as annealed Cu Al 2O 3 alloy were conducted. The results show that the addition of a suitable amount of boron in the alloy can lower the residual free oxygen content and then inhibit the hydrogen fired expansion. The density, σ b, σ 0.2 , hardness, δ and electrical conductivity of the alloy reach 8.86 g/cm 3(relative density of 99.6%), 340 MPa, 250 MPa, HB95, 24% and 93%(IACS) respectively after hot extruded with the extrusion ratio of 30∶1. Its properties have no change after annealed at 900 ℃ for 1 h. Its strength increases after cold drawing, while its ductility and electrical conductivity drop gradually. Various properties of the cold drawn alloy can recover to those of as extruded after annealed at 900 ℃ for 1 h without the occurrence of recrystallization.展开更多
The changes in content of Ca2 + and CaM, Ca2 + -ATPase activity and active oxygen metabolism during strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv. Chunxing) fruits maturation and senescence were investigated in this study. T...The changes in content of Ca2 + and CaM, Ca2 + -ATPase activity and active oxygen metabolism during strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv. Chunxing) fruits maturation and senescence were investigated in this study. The results showed that the soluble Ca2+ content and SOD activity in fruits tended to decline and O2 production rate to increase, the Ca2 + -ATPase activity peaked at first and then declined during fruits maturation and senescence. There were the highest CaM content at white stage in preharvest fruits and at marked senescence stage in postharvest ones. The above biochemical changes in fruits stored at low temperature (4℃)were slower than those stored at normal temperature(25℃). Thus, it indicated that the stimulation of calcium messenger system and accumulation of active oxygen free radical were closely related to fruits maturation and senescence.展开更多
Inconvenient dual-laser irradiation and tumor hypoxic environment as well as limited judgment of treating region have impeded the development of combined photothermal and photodynamic therapies(PTT and PDT).Herein,Bi2...Inconvenient dual-laser irradiation and tumor hypoxic environment as well as limited judgment of treating region have impeded the development of combined photothermal and photodynamic therapies(PTT and PDT).Herein,Bi2Se3@AIPH nanoparticles(NPs)are facilely developed to overcome these problems.Through a one-step method,free radical generator(AIPH)and phase transition material(lauric acid,LA,44-46°C)are encapsulated in hollow bismuth selenide nanoparticles(Bi2Se3 NPs).Under a single 808-nm laser irradiation at the tumor area,hyperthermia produced by Bi2Se3 not only directly leads to cell death,but also promotes AIPH release by melting LA and triggers free radical generation,which could further eradicate tumor cells in hypoxic environments.Moreover,Bi2Se3 with high X-ray attenuation coefficient endows the NPs with high computed tomography(CT)imaging capability,which is important for treating area determination.The results exhibit that Bi2Se3@AIPH NPs possesses 31.2%photothermal conversion efficiency for enhanced PTT,ideal free radical generation for oxygen-independent PDT,and 37.77 HU mL mg?1 X-ray attenuation coefficient for CT imaging with high quality.Most importantly,the tumor growth inhibition rate by synergistic PTT,PDT,and following immunotherapy is 99.6%,and even one tumor disappears completely,which demonstrates excellent cascaded synergistic effect of Bi2Se3@AIPH NPs for the tumor therapy.展开更多
Currently, the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) mainly depends on precious metal platinum(Pt) catalysts. However, Pt-based catalysts have several shortcomings, such as high cost, scarcity, and poor long-term stability. ...Currently, the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) mainly depends on precious metal platinum(Pt) catalysts. However, Pt-based catalysts have several shortcomings, such as high cost, scarcity, and poor long-term stability. Therefore, development of e cient metal-free electrocatalysts to replace Pt-based electrocatalysts is important. In this study, we successfully prepared nitrogen-and fluorinecodoped microporous carbon nanofibers(N, F-MCFs) via electrospinning polyacrylonitrile/polyvinylidene fluoride/polyvinylpyrrolidone(PAN/PVDF/PVP) tricomponent polymers followed by a hydrothermal process and thermal treatment, which was achieved for the first time in the literature. The results indicated that N, F-MCFs exhibit a high catalytic activity(E_(onset): 0.94 V vs. RHE, E_(1/2): 0.81 V vs. RHE, and electron transfer number: 4.0) and considerably better stability and methanol tolerance for ORR in alkaline solutions as compared to commercial Pt/carbon(Pt/C, 20 wt%) catalysts. Furthermore, in acidic media, N, F-MCFs showed a four-electron transfer pathway for ORR. This study provides a new strategy for in situ synthesis of N, F-MCFs as highly e cient metal-free electrocatalysts for ORR in fuel cells.展开更多
Excitatory amino acid toxicity and free radical damage play important roles in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) protects nerve cells exposed to high-concentrations of glut...Excitatory amino acid toxicity and free radical damage play important roles in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) protects nerve cells exposed to high-concentrations of glutamic acid, suggesting positive effects in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The present study induced in vitro motor neuron injury using glutamic acid excitotoxicity, and the biochemical effects of G-CSF on glutamic acid concentration were determined. In addition, the effects of G-CSF on superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase activity in motor neurons, and malondialdehyde and nitric oxide contents were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was performed to measure neuronal survival. Results revealed that G-CSF significantly suppressed free radical activity, inhibited excitotoxicity, and reduced apoptosis and loss of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord.展开更多
Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)graphene film is a promising electrode-modifying material for fabricating high-performance glucose sensor due to its high electrical conductivity and two-dimensional structure over large ...Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)graphene film is a promising electrode-modifying material for fabricating high-performance glucose sensor due to its high electrical conductivity and two-dimensional structure over large area.However,the use of typical metal-based CVD graphene suffers from the residue contamination of polymer transfer-support and heavy metal ions.In this work,we directly grew fewlayer graphene on the SiO2/Si substrate without transfer process and then fabricated graphene-based glucose sensors by sequentially immobilizing glucose oxidase and depositing Nafion layer on its surface that was functionalized by oxygen-plasma treatment.Our transfer-and metal-free process shows distinct advantage over the common metal-CVD method in improving the electrochemical performance by eliminating the contamination of transfer-residue.Thus-obtained glucose sensor shows a high sensitivity(16.16μA mM-1cm-2)with a detection limit of 124.19μM.This method is simple and promising for the development of highly sensitive glucose sensors.展开更多
文摘AIM: Microcirculatory dysfunction and free oxygen radicals are important factors in the pathogenesis of severe acute pancreatitis. Additional oxygen delivery might enhance lipid peroxidation but may also improve pancreatic microcirculation. This study assesses the effect of free cellular bovine hemoglobin on the formation of oxygen radicals and microcirculation in a rodent model of severe acute pancreatitis. METHODS: Fifteen minutes after induction of acute pancreatitis Wistar rats received either 0.8 mL bovine hemoglobin (HBOC-200), hydroxyethyl starch (HES) or 2.4 mL of normal saline to ensure normovolemic substitution. After 6 h of examination the pancreas was excised and rapidly processed for indirect measurement of lipid peroxidation products malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) in pancreatic tissue. RESULTS: The single application of HBOC-200 improved pancreatic microcirculation and reduced histopathological tissue damage significantly. Tissue concentration of MDA did not differ between the groups. Also no differences in GSH levels were detected.CONCLUSION: Though the single application of HBOC-200 and HES improve pancreatic microcirculation, no differences in lipid peroxidation products were detected. The beneficial effect of additional oxygen supply (HBOC-200) does not lead to enhanced lipid peroxidation.
基金The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan
文摘Few studies have dealt on the evaluation of volatilization and decomposition reactions of dioxins from sediment by oxygen free pyrolysis. In this study, the performance of pyrolysis on the removal of dioxins from sediment was investigated. Dioxin concentrations of the raw sediment and the solid residues after pyrolysis were analyzed at different conditions. Results showed a removal efficiency of 99.9999% for total dioxins at 800℃ and retention time of 30 min. All the polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDFs) have been removed and were not formed in the solid residues at the retention time range of 30-90 min at 800℃. Close to 100% removal of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) was also achieved. Only trace PCDDs were detected in the solid yields at a retention time of 60 min. The highest removal efficiency of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was more than 99.9994% at a retention time of 30 min. During cooling period following pyrolysis, however, the concentration of total dioxins in solid residues increased 130 times as compared to that of the raw sediment under air atmosphere. This confirmed that some complex reactions do occur to form PCDD/Fs and PCBs from 800 to 400℃ in the presence of oxygen. Oxygen-free atmosphere therefore can prevent formation of dioxin during thermal process thus generating clean solid residues.
文摘AIM: To investigate the therapeutic effects of resveratrol (RESV) as a free radical scavenger on experimental severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS: Seventy-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided randomly into sham operation group, SAP group, and resveratrol-treated group. Pancreatitis was induced by intraductal administration of 0.1 mL/kg 4% sodium taurocholate. RESV was given intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight. All animals were killed at 3, 6, 12 h after induction of the model. Serum amylase, pancreatic superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and myeloperoxidase (MPO) were determined. Pathologic changes of the pancreas were observed under optical microscope. RESULTS: The serum amylase, pancreatic MPO and the score of pathologic damage increased after the induction of pancreatitis, early (3, 6 h) SAP samples were characterized by decreased pancreatic SOD and increased pancreatic MDA. Resveratrol exhibited a protective effect against lipid peroxidation in cell membrane caused by oxygen free radicals in the early stage of SAP. This attenuation of the redox state impairment reduced cellular oxidative damage, as reflected by lower serum amylase, less severe pancreatic lesions, normal pancreatic MDA levels, as well as diminished neutrophil infiltration in pancreas. CONCLUSION: RESV may exert its therapeutic effect on SAP by lowering pancreatic oxidative free radicals and reducing pancreatic tissue infiltration of neutrophils.
基金The work was sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
文摘A long life election spin resonance (ESR) signal at g=2.0006 was observed in the normal lens epithelium and cortical fibers. During ultraviolet (UV) exposure, a new ESR signal at g = 2.0060 was found in the lens epithelium. But this specific signal was not detected in the lens cortical fibers. This suggested that lens epithelial cells were more susceptible to the free radical formation which was induced by UV light. By means of ESR spin probe oxymetry, the oxygen uptake of lens epithelial cells was meas...
文摘[ Objective] This study was to investigate the effect of selenium(Se) on immune function and oxygen free radicals in erythrocyte of pig. [ Method] Fifteen weanling Landrace piglets as experimental animals were divided into three groups, two testing groups and one control group. For each group, Se content in whole blood, immune function of erythrocytes, activity of whole blood glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px), activity of blood plasma superoxide dismutase(SOD), and blood plasma malondialdehyde(MDA) content were determined. [ Result] Compared with the control group, Se content in whole blood and blood plasma MDA content increased remarkably, while whole blood GSH-Px activity and blood plasma SOD activity decreased; RBC-C1 RR assumed a rise-fall trend, and RBC-ICR showed no obvious change. [Condusion] Se poisoning can reduce the activity of antioxidant enzymes, disturb the balance of oxygen free radicals metabolism, thereby inducing erythrooyte immune function in piglets.
文摘The protective effect of captopril on ischemic myocardium was studied in 40 patients with congenital heart disease accompanied with pulmonary hypertention.Twenty of these patients received captopril 50 mg b.i.d.for three months preoperatively (Group A).The other 20 patients without pretreatment with captopril were used as controls (Group B).In Group A,the cardiac output increased and the pulmonary pressure decreased significantly in the first 24 hours postoperatively,indicating a high cardiac output with a low vascular resistance.The differences or CPK,CPKMB,LDH release between Group A and Group B were highly significant or siguificant from the end of operation to 24 hours postoperatively. Myocardial protection in the reduction of the release of CPK, CPK-MB, LDH might be attributed to action on scavenging oxygen free radicals.
文摘Objective: To investigate the effect of ultraviolet blood irradiation and oxygenation (UBIO) on the metabolism of oxygen free radicals in rabbits with acute soman intoxication. Methods: One hundred rabbits were randomly divided into 5 groups: normal control group, intoxication group, routine therapy group. UBIO therapy group and combined therapy group. After 14 d, the concentration of malondiadehyde(MDA) and activity of superoxide dismutase(SOD), glutathionperoxidase(GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and total antioxidative capacity (T-AOC) in serum were determined respectively. Results: Compared with the normal control group, the concentration of MDA and activity of CAT in the intoxication group were significantly higher (P < 0. 05). but SOD. GSH-Px activity and T-AOC were significantly lower (P<0. 05). After UBIO or combined therapy, serum MDA level was significantly lower in comparison with intoxication group (P<0. 05). but the activity of SOD. GSH-Px, CAT and T-AOC were higher than intoxication group(P<0. 05). Conclusion: There is an obvious oxygen free radical injury in rabbits with a-cute soman intoxication. UBIO can improve the antioxidation ability of rabbits and may be applied to treat acute soman intoxication as adjunctive therapy.
文摘Objective: To observe the effect of acupuncture on blood oxygen free radical (OFR) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the treatment of apoplectic sequelae. Methods: A total of 61 cases of apoplectic patients were subjected into this study and randomly divided into "JIN San Zhen" group (n=30) and control group (n=31). Blood lipid peroxidase (LPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase(GSH Px) and nitric oxide (NO) contents before and after acupuncture treatment were determined with radioimmunoassay. In both groups, acupuncture was given once daily, six times a week, with 4 weeks being a therapeutic course and with the interval between two weeks being a week, 3 courses all together. In "JIN San Zhen" group, acupoints of "JIN San Zhen" were used predominately, while in control group, scalp point Motor Sensory Area (MS 8) was used as the main point. Results: Self comparison showed that after 3 courses of treatment, in both groups, LPO and NO levels decreased significantly (P<0.05-0.01), SOD and GST Px values increased considerably (P<0.05-0.01). Comparison between two groups indicated that the effects of "JIN San Zhen" group are significantly superior to those of control group in raising blood SOD and GST Px levels (P<0.05-0.01) and in lowering blood NO content (P<0.01). Analysis on the correlation between the restoration of neural function and the changes of LPO, SOD and GST Px levels suggested that the effect of acupuncture in improving neural function may be related to changes of the aforementioned indexes. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy can significantly lower blood LPO and NO levels and evidently raise blood SOD and GST Px levels in stroke patients.
文摘The correlation of oxygen free radical items between blood and kidney of 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic renal failure rats was studied. It was found that oxygen free radicals played an important role in the impairment of remnant kidney,and antioxidant vitamin E could protect remnant kidney from the impairment caused by oxygen free radicals,and that,both in normal and chronic renal failure conditions,plasma lipid peroxides and vitamin E concentration and superoxide dismutase activity of red blood cells correlated very well with corresponding items of remnant kidney.These results suggested that blood oxygen free radical items could reflect renal oxygen free radical metabolic status in chronic renal failure patients.
基金supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for the CarboKat Project (03X0204D) within the scope of the Inno.CNT Alliance
文摘Oxygen and nitrogen-functionalized carbon nanotubes (OCNTs and NCNTs) were applied as metal-free catalysts in selective olefin hydro- genation. A series of NCNTs was synthesized by NH3 post-treatment of OCNTs. Temperature-programmed desorption, N2 physisorption, Raman spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy were employed to characterize the surface properties of OCNTs and NCNTs, aiming at a detailed analysis of the type and amount of oxygen- and nitrogen-containing groups as well as surface defects. The gas-phase treatments applied for oxygen and nitrogen functionalization at elevated temperatures up to 600 ℃ led to the increase of surface defects, but did not cause structural damages in the bulk. NCNTs showed a clearly higher activity than the pristine CNTs and OCNTs in the hydrogenation of 1,5-cyclooctadiene, and also the selectivity to cyclooctene was higher. The favorable catalytic properties are ascribed to the nitrogen-containing surface functional groups as well as surface defects related to nitrogen species. In contrast, oxygen-containing surface groups and the surface defects caused by oxygen species did not show clear contribution to the hydrogenation catalysis.
文摘The low oxygen grade Al 2O 3 dispersion strengthened copper alloy without hydrogen fired expansion was fabricated by the technique of vacuum hot press and hot extrusion. The mechanical and electrical properties measurements and microstructures observation on as hot extruded, as cold drawn and as annealed Cu Al 2O 3 alloy were conducted. The results show that the addition of a suitable amount of boron in the alloy can lower the residual free oxygen content and then inhibit the hydrogen fired expansion. The density, σ b, σ 0.2 , hardness, δ and electrical conductivity of the alloy reach 8.86 g/cm 3(relative density of 99.6%), 340 MPa, 250 MPa, HB95, 24% and 93%(IACS) respectively after hot extruded with the extrusion ratio of 30∶1. Its properties have no change after annealed at 900 ℃ for 1 h. Its strength increases after cold drawing, while its ductility and electrical conductivity drop gradually. Various properties of the cold drawn alloy can recover to those of as extruded after annealed at 900 ℃ for 1 h without the occurrence of recrystallization.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China ( No.30270933).
文摘The changes in content of Ca2 + and CaM, Ca2 + -ATPase activity and active oxygen metabolism during strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv. Chunxing) fruits maturation and senescence were investigated in this study. The results showed that the soluble Ca2+ content and SOD activity in fruits tended to decline and O2 production rate to increase, the Ca2 + -ATPase activity peaked at first and then declined during fruits maturation and senescence. There were the highest CaM content at white stage in preharvest fruits and at marked senescence stage in postharvest ones. The above biochemical changes in fruits stored at low temperature (4℃)were slower than those stored at normal temperature(25℃). Thus, it indicated that the stimulation of calcium messenger system and accumulation of active oxygen free radical were closely related to fruits maturation and senescence.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51433004 and 51773096)Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.17JCZDJC33500)PCSIRT(IRT1257).
文摘Inconvenient dual-laser irradiation and tumor hypoxic environment as well as limited judgment of treating region have impeded the development of combined photothermal and photodynamic therapies(PTT and PDT).Herein,Bi2Se3@AIPH nanoparticles(NPs)are facilely developed to overcome these problems.Through a one-step method,free radical generator(AIPH)and phase transition material(lauric acid,LA,44-46°C)are encapsulated in hollow bismuth selenide nanoparticles(Bi2Se3 NPs).Under a single 808-nm laser irradiation at the tumor area,hyperthermia produced by Bi2Se3 not only directly leads to cell death,but also promotes AIPH release by melting LA and triggers free radical generation,which could further eradicate tumor cells in hypoxic environments.Moreover,Bi2Se3 with high X-ray attenuation coefficient endows the NPs with high computed tomography(CT)imaging capability,which is important for treating area determination.The results exhibit that Bi2Se3@AIPH NPs possesses 31.2%photothermal conversion efficiency for enhanced PTT,ideal free radical generation for oxygen-independent PDT,and 37.77 HU mL mg?1 X-ray attenuation coefficient for CT imaging with high quality.Most importantly,the tumor growth inhibition rate by synergistic PTT,PDT,and following immunotherapy is 99.6%,and even one tumor disappears completely,which demonstrates excellent cascaded synergistic effect of Bi2Se3@AIPH NPs for the tumor therapy.
基金funding for this work provided by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (51573090)National Key R&D Program of China (2016YFB0302000)Open Foundation from State Key Laboratory of Fluorinated Functional Membrane Material
文摘Currently, the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR) mainly depends on precious metal platinum(Pt) catalysts. However, Pt-based catalysts have several shortcomings, such as high cost, scarcity, and poor long-term stability. Therefore, development of e cient metal-free electrocatalysts to replace Pt-based electrocatalysts is important. In this study, we successfully prepared nitrogen-and fluorinecodoped microporous carbon nanofibers(N, F-MCFs) via electrospinning polyacrylonitrile/polyvinylidene fluoride/polyvinylpyrrolidone(PAN/PVDF/PVP) tricomponent polymers followed by a hydrothermal process and thermal treatment, which was achieved for the first time in the literature. The results indicated that N, F-MCFs exhibit a high catalytic activity(E_(onset): 0.94 V vs. RHE, E_(1/2): 0.81 V vs. RHE, and electron transfer number: 4.0) and considerably better stability and methanol tolerance for ORR in alkaline solutions as compared to commercial Pt/carbon(Pt/C, 20 wt%) catalysts. Furthermore, in acidic media, N, F-MCFs showed a four-electron transfer pathway for ORR. This study provides a new strategy for in situ synthesis of N, F-MCFs as highly e cient metal-free electrocatalysts for ORR in fuel cells.
文摘Excitatory amino acid toxicity and free radical damage play important roles in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) protects nerve cells exposed to high-concentrations of glutamic acid, suggesting positive effects in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The present study induced in vitro motor neuron injury using glutamic acid excitotoxicity, and the biochemical effects of G-CSF on glutamic acid concentration were determined. In addition, the effects of G-CSF on superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase activity in motor neurons, and malondialdehyde and nitric oxide contents were analyzed. Immunohistochemistry was performed to measure neuronal survival. Results revealed that G-CSF significantly suppressed free radical activity, inhibited excitotoxicity, and reduced apoptosis and loss of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord.
基金financially supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Nos.2016YFA0200101 and 2016YFB04001104)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51325205,51290273,51521091,51272256,61422406,51802317 and 61574143)+5 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.KGZD-EW-303-1,KGZD-EW-303-3,KGZD-EW-T06 and XDPB06)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB30000000)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC1808013)the Liaoning Key R&D Programthe Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Enterpreneurial Teamsthe Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality for the development of the“Low-Dimensional Materials and Devices”discipline.
文摘Chemical vapor deposition(CVD)graphene film is a promising electrode-modifying material for fabricating high-performance glucose sensor due to its high electrical conductivity and two-dimensional structure over large area.However,the use of typical metal-based CVD graphene suffers from the residue contamination of polymer transfer-support and heavy metal ions.In this work,we directly grew fewlayer graphene on the SiO2/Si substrate without transfer process and then fabricated graphene-based glucose sensors by sequentially immobilizing glucose oxidase and depositing Nafion layer on its surface that was functionalized by oxygen-plasma treatment.Our transfer-and metal-free process shows distinct advantage over the common metal-CVD method in improving the electrochemical performance by eliminating the contamination of transfer-residue.Thus-obtained glucose sensor shows a high sensitivity(16.16μA mM-1cm-2)with a detection limit of 124.19μM.This method is simple and promising for the development of highly sensitive glucose sensors.