Plasmonic biochips with enhanced stability in harsh environments for the sensitive detection of prostate-specific antigen.

Hollow and porous plasmonic nanomaterials have been demonstrated for highly sensitive biosensing applications due to their distinctive optical properties. Immunosensors, which rely on antibody-antigen interactions, are essential constituents of diverse biosensing platforms owing to their exceptional binding affinity and selectivity. The majority of immunosensors and conventional bioassays needs special storage conditions and cold chain systems for transportation.

Probiotic fermentation modifies the structures of pectic polysaccharides from carrot pulp.

Previous studies have suggested that water-soluble polysaccharides from fermented carrot pulp (WSP-p) have stronger anti-diabetic effects than those from un-fermented carrot pulp (WSP-n). This study aimed to improve understanding of these functional differences by comparing their molecular structures. Weight-average molecular weights of WSP-p fractions were lower than those of the corresponding WSP-n fractions.

Origin of Hypoglycemic Benefits of Probiotic-Fermented Carrot Pulp.

It has been found that probiotic-fermented carrot pulp has a beneficial effect in reducing blood glucose, more so than unfermented pulp. This paper explores the reason for this by looking at fermentation-induced changes in nutritional components and hypoglycemic effects of its polysaccharides. Micronutrient content showed minor changes, except for titratable acidity.

Metal-organic frameworks based on rigid ligands as separator membranes in supercapacitor.

Two thermally stable MOFs formulated as CoL(1,4-bdc)·2DMF (L = 3,5-bis(5-(pyridin-4-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)pyridine), 1,4-H2bdc = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) (1) and CdL(4,4'-bpc)·3DMF (4,4'-H2bpc = 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) (2) have been solvothermally synthesized and exhibit a similar uninodal 6-connected 3D architecture with {4(12)·6(3)}-pcu topology. MOF1 shows a non-interpenetrated network with larger channel, whereas MOF 2 exhibits a 3-fold interpenetrating framework with smaller pore size. When the two MOFs are used as separator membranes in a supercapacitor, the equivalent series resistance (Res) is larger than the Res in the blank supercapacitor, and the smaller the current density, the more the Res.

An acid-stable Zn(II) complex: electrodeposition in sulfuric acid and the effect on the zinc-lead dioxide battery.

An acid-stable Zn(II) complex formulated as Zn2(HL)2(SO4)·H2O (1) and an acid-unstable complex formulated as Zn2L2·12H2O (2) were hydro(solvo)thermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 features a uninodal 6-connected 2-fold interpenetrating three-dimensional (3D) dense architecture with {4(12)·6(3)}-pcu topology, and complex 2 exhibits a 2-nodal (3, 6)-connected 3D open architecture with (4·6(2))2(4(2)·6(10)·8(3))-rtl topology. The results indicate that the stability of complex 1 in sulfuric acid is probably associated with the coordinated SO4(2-) in the quite dense structure, and complex 1 can also be synthesized via electrodeposition in sulfuric acid; it can improve the discharging characteristics of the zinc-lead dioxide battery at room temperature.

Metal-organic frameworks built from achiral 3-(5-(pyridin-4-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)benzoic acid: syntheses and structures of metal(II) complexes.

Using a novel flexible achiral ligand, 3-(5-(pyridin-4-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)benzoic acid (HL), four metal(II)-complexes formulated as ZnL2·2H2O (1), CdL2(H2O)2·8H2O (2) and ML2(H2O)·H2O (M = Co 3 and Ni 4) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1, 3 and 4 all feature a uninodal 2D layer with a 4(4)-sql topology, and two such (4,4) nets interpenetrate in a parallel manner. Complex 2 exhibits a similar 4(4)-sql topology, but no interpenetration is observed in complex 2.

Metal(II) complexes based on 1,4-bis(3-pyridylaminomethyl)benzene: structures, photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties.

Using a novel ditopic N-donor ligand, 1,4-bis(3-pyridylaminomethyl)benzene (L), four metal(II)-complexes formulated as CdL(SO4)(H2O)2 (1), CdL(1,3-bdc) (1,3-H2bdc = 1,3-benzene dicarboxylic acid) (2), PbL(1,3-bdc) (3) and ZnL(1/2)(2,5-tdc) (2,5-H2tdc = 2,5-thiophene dicarboxylic acid) (4) have been hydrothermally synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complexes 1 and 3 feature uninodal 4-connected non-interpenetrated sql/Shubnikov tetragonal plane nets with {4(4).6(2)} topology.

Two novel Co(II) coordination polymers based on 1,4-bis(3-pyridylaminomethyl)benzene as electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution from water.

Based on the L (1,4-bis(3-pyridylaminomethyl)benzene) ligand, two MOFs formulated as Co(L)0.5(adip) (H2adip = adipic acid) (1) and Co2(L)2(5-bdc)2(H2O)2·H2O (2) (5-H2bdc = 5-nitroisophthalic acid) (2) were synthesized and structurally characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 features a uninodal 4-connected non-interpenetrated sql/Shubnikov tetragonal plane net with {4(4).

Hexaaqua-cobalt(II) 2,2'-[naphthalene-1,8-diylbis(-oxy)]diacetate dihydrate.

In the title compound, [Co(H(2)O)(6)](C(14)H(10)O(6))·2H(2)O, the 2,2'-[naphthalene-1,8-diylbis(-oxy)]diacetate dianion L is not coordinated to the Co(II) ion. The asymmetric unit contains half of the L dianion, half of a [Co(H(2)O)(6)](2+) cation (both molecules being completed by inversion symmetry), and one water mol-ecule. The crystal packing features O-H⋯O hydrogen bonding between the carboxyl-ate groups, the aqua ligands and the hydrate water mol-ecules.

Exceptional blueshifted and enhanced aggregation-induced emission of conjugated asymmetric triazines and their applications in superamplified detection of explosives.

A novel conjugated asymmetric donor-acceptor (CADA) strategy for preventing the redshift in photoluminescence, as well as preserving the merits of donor-acceptor architectures, was proposed and demonstrated for two triazine derivatives, which showed highly efficient, narrow, and blueshifted ultraviolet light emission in solid films along with special aggregation-induced emission behavior. A mechanism of aggregation-induced locally excited-state emission by suppressing the twisted intramolecular charge-transfer emission for the spectacular optoelectronic phenomena of these CADA molecules was suggested on the basis of both experimental measurements and theoretical calculations. By taking advantage of this special CADA architecture, fluorescent probes based on aggregates of conjugated asymmetric triazines in THF/water for the detection of explosives show superamplified detection of picric acid with high quenching constants (>1.

An epidemiology study of bronchial asthma in the Li ethnic group in China.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of bronchial asthma in the Li ethnic group in Hainan, China.

Methods: This study employed a stratified random sample design using custom-designed questionnaires. Subjects with asthma-like symptoms were first identified by two rounds of surveys and then confirmed by respiratory physicians using pulmonary function test, bronchial dilation test and challenge test.

Conjugated asymmetric donor-substituted 1,3,5-triazines: new host materials for blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes.

Conjugated asymmetric donor-substituted 1,3,5-triazines (ADTs) have been synthesized by nucleophilic substitution of organolithium catalyzed by [Pd(PPh(3))(4)]. Theoretical and experimental investigations show that ADTs possess high solubility and thermostability, high fluorescent quantum yield (35%), low HOMO (-6.0 eV) and LUMO (-2.

[Prevalence and risk factors of bronchial asthma among Li nationality in Hainan province].

Objective: To study the risk factors of bronchial asthma of Li nationality in Hainan.

Methods: A total of 13 050 subjects of Li nationality were selected by random unequal ratio stratified cluster sampling method from southern, central and western part of Hainan and investigated with Hainan Epidemiological Asthma Survey Questionnaire of Li Nationality. There were 441 cases of bronchial asthma, and 1296 cases of control that were sampled by random number table method.

[Effect of TXA2 inhibitor on the proliferation and apoptosis of hypoxic pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells of porcines].

Objective: To study the effect of Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) inhibitor on the proliferation of hypoxic pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC) of porcines.

Methods: The methods of 3(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT), immunohistochemistry of Ki67 and TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) were employed to measure the proliferation, inhibition rate and apoptosis of PASMC.

Results: U46619, a thromboxane A2 agonist, could promote the proliferation and expression of Ki67 in PASMC under hypoxic and normal conditions.

[Prevalence survey on bronchial asthma of Li nationality in Hainan from 2003 to 2007].

Objective: To learn the prevalence rate and distribution of bronchial asthma of Li nationality in Hainan by epidemiological survey so as to provide rationales for preventing and treating asthma.

Methods: A total of 13 050 subjects of Li nationality in Hainan were investigated by random sampling of stratified cluster method with an unequal ratio according to the medical records, physical signs and symptoms and pulmonary function tests. Then the prevalence was analyzed according to different population characteristics.

Simple conjugated polymers with on-chain phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes: toward ratiometric chemodosimeters for detecting trace amounts of mercury(II).

For the development of excellent optical probes for mercury(II), a series of simple conjugated polymers that contain phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes as receptors for mercury(II) were designed and synthesized. These conjugated polymers showed energy transfer from the polymer host to iridium(III) complex guest in both solution and the solid state. Unexpectedly, they can work as excellent polymer chemodosimeters for mercury(II) by utilizing the mercury(II)-induced decomposition of iridium(III) complex.

[Serum adiponectin level in patients of chronic pulmonary heart disease with cardiac failure].

Objective: To investigate the changes of the concentration of serum adiponectin in patients of chronic pulmonary heart disease (CPHD) with cardiac failure.

Methods: Thirty-eight CPHD patients with cardiac failure underwent conventional treatment, and were divided into 2 subgroups: remission subgroup (n = 32) and non-remission subgroup (n = 6) according to the therapeutic effects 2 weeks later. Peripheral blood samples were collected from these 38 CPHD patients (CPHD group), including the remission subgroup and non-remission subgroup, and 30 healthy persons (as normal control group).

[ICP-AES method for the determination of active components Mo and Bi in catalyst for acrylonitrile production].

An ICP-AES method for the determination of active components Mo and Bi in catalyst for acrylonitrile production was established and reported in this paper. 0.2 g of the sample was dissolved with 5 mL of aqua regia and 8 mL of HF at 75 degrees C on a water bath and evaporated till dry to expel SiF4.