Effects of perindopril at different doses on cardiac function and ACE2/Ang-(1-9)/Ang-(1-7) axis of ischemic cardiac dysfunction rabbits

AIM: To investigate the different dose of perindopril on cardiac function in the rabbits with ischemic cardiac dysfunction. METHODS: Male rabbits weighing 2.5~3.0 kg(n=30) were randomly divided into 3 groups(n=10):high dose perindopril group(HD group), low dose perindopril group(LD group) and cardiac dysfunction group(CD group). The Left anterior descending coronary artery of the rabbits was ligatured for model preparation. In HD group, the rabbits were treated with perindopril split normal saline solution(1 g/L)2 mL·kg^-1·d^-1. In LD group, the rabbits were treated with perindopril split normal saline solution(0.33 g/L)2 mL·kg^-1·d^-1. In CD group, the rabbits were treated with normal saline solution 2 mL·kg^-1·d^-1. Four weeks after treatment, the cardiac function was measured via echocardiography, the mRNA expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2) and angiotensin type 2 receptor(AT2R) was analyzed by real-time PCR, serum angiotensin(Ang)-(1-9) and Ang-(1-7) levels were detected by ELISA. RESULTS: Compared with CD group, the cardiac function of the 2 groups treated with perindopril was significantly improved(P<0.01), and more improvement in HD group was observed than LD group(P<0.05). The serum angiotensin(Ang)-(1-9) and Ang-(1-7) level and the mRNA expression of ACE2 and AT2R in the 2 groups treated with perindopril were significantly improved(P<0.01). Compared with LD group, the mRNA expression of ACE2 and AT2R and the serum levels of Ang-(1-9) in HD group were significant improved(P<0.05), while no difference of serum Ang-(1-7) level was observed. Correlation analysis revealed that the improvement of the cardiac function was associated with serum Ang-(1-9) level, mRNA expression of ACE2 and AT2R(P<0.01), but has no significant correlation with serum Ang-(1-7) level. CONCLUSION: High dose of perindopril may improve more cardiac function in ischemic cardiac dysfunction model in rabbits. The mechanism may relate to increasing serum Ang-(1-7) level to activate AT2R.     

Protection of spruce from colonization by the bark beetle, Ips perturbatus, in Alaska

Field bioassays were conducted in south-central Alaska in a stand of Lutz spruce, Picea × lutzii, to determine whether a semiochemical interruptant (verbenone and trans-conophthorin) and/or a defense-inducing plant hormone (methyl jasmonate, MJ) could be used to protect individual standing trees from bark beetle attack. During two experiments (initiated in May 2004 and 2005, respectively), attacks by Ips perturbatus on standing trees were induced by using a three-component aggregation pheromone (ipsenol, cis-verbenol, and ipsdienol) and prevented by using the interruptant. In 2005, treatments from 2004 were repeated and additional treatments were evaluated by using MJ spray or injection with and without the interruptant. Aggregation began before 3 or 7 June, and attack density was monitored through 3 or 16 August. During both years, tree mortality caused by I. perturbatus was recorded twice (in August, and in May of the following year). In both experiments, attack density was greatest on trees baited with the three-component attractive pheromone, but was significantly reduced by addition of the semiochemical interruptant to trees baited with the attractant. There were no significant differences in attack density between attractant + interruptant-treated trees and unbaited trees. In 2004, mortality was highest among attractant-baited trees, whereas addition of the interruptant significantly reduced the level of initial (10 week post-treatment) and final (54 week post-treatment) mortality. In 2005, no significant reduction in attack density occurred on trees baited with the attractant when MJ was sprayed or injected. The highest initial (10.6 week post-treatment) and final (49.4 week post-treatment) mortality was observed among trees that had been injected with MJ and baited with the attractant. Mortality at the final assessment was significantly lower in all other treatment groups. As in 2004, addition of the interruptant to attractant-baited trees significantly reduced the level of final mortality compared to attractant-baited trees. MJ was not attractive or interruptive to I. perturbatus or associated bark beetles in a flight trapping study. However, MJ-treated trees (sprayed or injected) exuded copious amounts of resin on the bark surface. Anatomical analyses of felled trees from four treatment groups [Tween (solvent)-sprayed, MJ-sprayed, Tween-injected, and MJ-injected + attractant baited] showed that treatment with MJ increased the number and size of resin ducts produced following treatment. These analyses also revealed a reduction in radial growth in MJ-treated trees. Our results show that during both years, treatment with a simple, two-component interruptant system of verbenone and trans-conophthorin significantly reduced I. perturbatus attack density and tree mortality on attractant-baited trees and provided a full year of protection from bark beetle attack.     

Metabolism mediated interaction of α-asarone and Acorus calamus with CYP3A4 and CYP2D6

The present study was aimed to investigate the possible interaction of the standardized extract of Acorus calamus (AC) with Cytochrome P450 enzyme, quantitative determination of the α-asarone in the AC rhizome was performed by RP-HPLC method. In vitro interaction of the plant extract was evaluated by CYP450-carbon monoxide complex (CYP450-CO) assay. Effect on individual isoforms such as CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 isozymes were analyzed through fluorescence product formation and respective IC₅₀ values were determined. CYP450-CO assay showed moderate interaction potential. Extract showed higher IC₅₀ values (46.84 ± 1.83-32.99 ± 2.21 μg/ml) comparing to the standard inhibitors and lower IC₅₀ value than α-asarone (65.16 ± 2.37-42.15 ± 2.45 μg/ml).     

橡胶树新品种热研7-33-97早刺激产量和生理效应研究初报

试验研究了我国大推新品种热研 7- 33- 97提早使用刺激剂的产量效应和生理效应。结果表明 ,该品种在幼龄开割期使用乙烯利刺激割胶 ,试验第一年表现出高糖高产的生理效应 ,但第二年即表现出低糖低产的疲劳生理效应 ;测定的胶乳蔗糖含量、乳管堵塞指数和黄色体破裂指数等生理指标亦有相应的变化     

Preparation of novel reagents 4-alkoxytrityl chlorides and their reaction with methyl Α-d-glucoside

A series of novel 4-O-alkoxytrityl chlorides (1) with different chain lengths was synthesized as a novel reagent for obtaining 6-O-alkylated cellulose with high regioselectivity via trityl groups in one reaction step without the use of any protective groups. These chlorides were reacted with methyl -d-glucoside, which was used as a model compound, to examine the reactivities toward the primary hydroxyl groups of cellulose to afford a series of 6-O-alkylated methyl -d-glucosides in high yields. The product compounds were found to have interesting solubilities and thermal properties. Thus, newly prepared trityl chloride derivatives were found to be useful regioselective derivatization reagents on the primary hydroxyl group in carbohydrates, especially in cellulose.     

1,1—二甲基—7—异丙基—1,2,3,4—四氢萘—6—磺酸钠的合成

文章探讨了１，１－二甲基－７－异丙基－１，２，３，４－四氢萘－６－磺酸钠合成的磺化工艺。通过实验室的试验，确定了适宜的工艺条件，１，１－二甲基－７－惜内基－１，２，３，４，－四四氢萘与浓度硫酸的配比为１：１０．５（ｍｏｌ比），反应温度９０±２℃，反应时间２０ｍｉｎ，产品得率达８０．３％。同时测定了产物表面活性性能，可用作表面活性剂。     

新一代过程控制系统SIMATIC PCS 7

指出了SIMATIC PCS 7是基于全集成自动化思想的功能强大、面向生产工艺的现场总线解决方案,探讨了PCS 7系统在现代轧钢生产中的应用,以及对新型控制方法的认识。     

PLC特性及其在碱回收系统中的应用设计

介绍了s7—400PLC的主要特性以及该系统的实现,重点给出了系统的下位机硬件和软件设计,并结合佳木斯造纸厂碱回收系统的设计讨论了PLC的应用。     

Breeding of tetra null soybean (Glycine max) for lipoxygenase,kunitz trypsin inhibitor,lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins

Soybean seed includes various bioactive substances. Also, they contain a variety of antinutritional factors including lipoxygenase, Kunitz trypsin inhibitor (KTI), lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins. The genetic removal of these proteins will improve the nutritional value of soybean seed. The objective of this research was to breed new soybean with tetra recessive alleles (lox1lox2lox3/lox1lox2lox3‐ti/ti‐le/le‐cgy1/cgy1) for lipoxygenase, KTI, lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins. Seven parents were used to breed tetra null strain. SDS‐PAGE and Western blot analysis were used to determine the presence or absence of lipoxygenase, 7S α' subunit, KTI, and lectin proteins in mature seed. Tetra null soybean line has a purple flower, determinate growth habit, tan pod, and yellow seed coat colour. Stem height of the breeding line was 62.3 cm. The 100‐seed weight of the breeding line was 27.1 g and yield (t/ha) was 2.84. This is the first soybean strain with lox1lox2lox3/lox1lox2lox3‐ti/ti‐le/le‐cgy1/cgy1 genotype (absence of lipoxygenase, KTI, lectin, and 7S α' subunit proteins).