Characterization of demethylation of methylmercury in cultured astrocytes

Mercury (Hg) is a well-known neurotoxicant but its toxicity depends on the species present. A steady emergence of inorganic Hg in the brain following chronic and accidental exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) has suggested that MeHg can undergo demethylation. The objective of this study is to develop an in vitro model to study factors affecting Hg demethylation in the central nervous system. Astrocytes obtained from neonatal rat pups were cultured for 24h with 1 microM MeHg in the presence of two pro-oxidants, buthionine sulphoximine (BSO) and rotenone. The BSO treatment produced a 21% increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) content compared to the control (control vs. BSO; 100+/-1.35 vs. 121+/-1.52 relative fluorescence units (RFU)mg(-1) protein, p<0.001) but did not affect total Hg accumulation (control vs. BSO=86.5+/-4.14 ng mg(-1) vs. 95.7+/-9.26 ng mg(-1)). Rotenone increased ROS levels 107% (control vs. rotenone; 100%+/-1.35 vs. 207%+/-6.78RFU mg(-1)protein, p<0.001) and significantly increased the accumulation of total Hg (control vs. rotenone=86.5+/-4.14 ng mg(-1) vs. 124+/-3.80 ng mg(-1), p<0.001). There was no detectable demethylation in the control or BSO treated group, however, the rotenone treatment significantly increased the demethylation (control vs. rotenone=-1.86+/-5.57% vs. 16.3+/-2.68%, p<0.05). For the first time, we have demonstrated in an in vitro primary astrocyte culture model that MeHg can be converted to inorganic Hg and demethylation increases with oxidative stress. Our results provide a useful model to study demethylation of Hg in astrocytes and to explore potential ways to protect against Hg toxicity.     

浅谈建筑施工噪声的网络化管理

通过《南宁市环境信息综合管理系统》中建筑施工噪声管理子系统的重点研究和建设,对建设施工项目审批、中午夜间施工许可登记及施工噪声投诉实时监控,加强监督,改善了管理环节,提高了管理效能,取得了良好的效果。     

江苏数字地震台网台址噪声谱分析

江苏数字地震台网已建设改造了 8个台站。对 8个台站记录到的背景噪声进行定量分析 ,测定背景噪声的地动速度均方根值 (RMS)、有效测量动态范围 (D有效)和噪声功率谱。结果表明 :受台基和海潮等观测环境的影响 ,大部分台站的地动速度RMS值高于 2 × 1 0 -8m/s,降低D有效 值。背景噪声功率谱峰值频率为 2 5～ 3 0Hz。这些定量分析为了解数字地震台网的实际监测水平提供了可靠依据     

常熟-太仓M5.1地震精定位及震源机制解

通过定位模型、定位方法和地震震相的合理选择 ,采用更加合理的台网布局的地震资料 ,对1990年 2月 10日常熟M 5 1地震进行了精定位 ,得到更为精确、合理的该地震三要素。通过对原震源机制解的复核 ,原定结果可以不变     

中国内陆流域地表水体光电化学特征研究

太阳辐射是自然界中最主要的能量来源.目前人们对自然界利用太阳能途径的认识主要集中于具有生物光采集系统(如叶绿体)的光合作用,而对于非生物光采集系统是否广泛存在于地表水体中仍不清楚.本研究通过测定全国范围内151个地表水样光生电子的能力,绘制了中国内陆流域地表水体光电化学特征图谱.通过利用XPS、XRD和EEM等手段表征水样悬浮态和溶解态物质组成,揭示了地表水体光电化学活性来源及其影响因素.结果显示,我国地表水体普遍存在光电化学活性.按生物质换算,我国地表水体光生电子每年可转化生物质当量约为1.4×10³～1.1×10⁴万t葡萄糖,相当于光合作用固碳总量的0.51%～4.02%.地表水体的光电流大小与光强和光敏物质浓度呈正相关,相关系数分别达到0.99和0.99.水体的光电化学活性主要来源于悬浮态物质,其贡献度大于60%,与含Ti或含S的半导体矿物丰度呈正相关;而溶解态物质贡献较小(<40%),其光电化学成分主要为溶解性有机质,并与腐殖酸类或富里酸类物质浓度呈正相关.本研究为自然界微生物光电能营养作用的发生提供线索,同时也为量化自然地表水...     

高原机场飞机噪声监测与计算结果比较分析

高原机场飞机架次较少,机型单一,飞行周期稳定,以及高原特殊的环境特征,有时会导致现场实际噪声监测数据无效。应用综合噪声模型(INM)软件对青海玉树机场飞机噪声进行计算,其结果与监测结果比较显示,计算值和监测值误差在±6 d B的范围以内。探讨提出采用飞机噪声计算模式,可以为高原机场飞机噪声管理提供可靠技术支撑。     

美国光化学污染监测的经验与启示

针对光化学污染的严峻形势,中国应尽快建立国家层面的光化学监测网络,完善光化学监测的技术体系与质量管理体系,为重点地区光化学污染防治工作提供监测数据支持。研究在总结美国光化学评估监测网络发展历程、运行及其监测目标、技术体系和质量管理体系的基础上,提出了明确光化学监测目标、制定优先监测VOCs名单、完善光化学监测技术体系和质量管理体系、建立光化学监测数据共享平台以及开展VOCs源解析等建设中国光化学监测网络的具体建议。     

水杨酸钠-次氯酸钠法海水氨氮快速检测方法研究

对水杨酸钠-次氯酸钠法测量海水氨氮化学分析条件进行了研究。通过正交实验对水杨酸钠-次氯酸钠法试剂配比进行优化,并确定了最佳试剂配比。同时,用水杨酸钠-次氯酸钠法和靛酚蓝法测量24个海水水样,测量结果无显著差异。在反应温度为35℃,反应时间为10 min时,用改进后的方法分别测量60、120μg/L的氨氮标准溶液,相对标准偏差分别为4.0%、2.8%,回收率分别为99.8%、100.8%。该方法试剂无毒、环保,操作简单、快速,可满足营养盐自动分析仪现场快速测量的要求,提高仪器的环境友好性。     

Chlorinated and brominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans in surface sediment from Taihu Lake, China

Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) in surface sediment samples from Taihu Lake--an important water supply of the Yangtze River Delta, China--were investigated in the present study. Concentrations of PCDD/Fs ranged from 0.91 to 4.8 pg TEQ g(-1) dw (mean: 2.9 pg TEQ g(-1) dw, TEQ: Toxic Equivalent), which were all higher than the threshold effect level established by interim sediment quality guidelines in Canada (0.85 pg TEQ g(-1) dw). The levels of PBDD/Fs ranged from 0.16 to 1.6 pg TEQ g(-1) dw (mean: 0.52 pg TEQ g(-1) dw) and accounted for 5-33% (mean: 14%) of the total PCDD/Fs and PBDD/Fs TEQ. Comparatively, the abundance of sedimentary PCDD/Fs in the three regions (Meiliang Bay, Gonghu Bay, and Xukou Bay) showed a decreasing trend from the inflow region to the outflow region, while no significant difference was observed among their 2,3,7,8-PBDD/Fs levels, which suggested that the sources of PCDD/Fs and PBDD/Fs differed in this area. Principal component analysis suggested that the historical production/usage of pentachlorophenol and sodium pentachlorophenate was the dominant source of PCDD/Fs in the sediment of these regions. Although the specific sources of PBDD/Fs in the sediment of Taihu Lake were unclear, it was suspected to be due to atmospheric deposition; however, an additional study is needed to confirm this.     

基于稳健统计方法对实验室比对中土壤汞的质量控制指标研究

利用稳健四分位间距法和迭代法2种稳健统计方法,通过对全国31个省、自治区、直辖市范围内共334家环境监测单位开展土壤中汞的实验室间比对,对比对测定结果和质控数据进行统计分析,系统性地研究了土壤中汞的质量控制指标。建议实际监测工作中土壤汞的实验室间相对标准偏差范围为7%～19%,相对误差控制指标为±8%,低浓度水平下可适当放宽至±10%,加标回收率控制范围为81%～109%,为日常监测开展土壤汞的质量控制工作提供了评价依据,具有广泛的应用价值和较好的指导作用。