Modified Edman degradation applied to hemoglobin for monitoring occupational exposure to alkylating agents

A method that can be used for the monitoring of exposure to alkylating agents in the environment is presented. It is based on the quantification of alkylated N‐terminal valines in hemoglobin, using a modified Edman degradation procedure. The detection limit (GC/electron capture detector or GC/MS) is increased by two magnitudes of ten when using pentafluorophenyl isothiocyanate instead of phenyl isothiocyanate in the derivatization step. As little as one nmole N‐(—2 hydroxyethyl)valine per gram hemoglobin can be detected under practical conditions.     

Gas phase equilibria for dibenzo‐p‐dioxin,dibenzo‐p‐furan and biphenyl in the C‐H‐O system

The gas phase equilibrium calculation for the C‐H‐O system at atmospheric pressure and temperature from 773 to 1773 K at intervals of 250 K was performed to understand the generation and decomposition behavior of dibenzo‐p‐dioxin (DD), dibenzo‐p‐furan (DF) and biphenyl (BP) in relation to the existing oxygen potential. It is possible to categorize these results into three regions from the viewpoint of this potential: region (A), region (B) and region (C) are that of the higher, modest and lower oxygen potential, respectively. In region (A), the equilibrium amounts of DD, DF and BP are nearly zero. In region (B), they increase once and then decrease with rise in temperature. In the most characteristic region (C), they increase uniformly with rise in temperature.     

Comparative changes in absorption,distribution and toxicity of copper and cadmium chloride in toads during the hibernation and the role of vitamin C against their toxicity

The aim of this study was to determine the bioavailability and adverse effects of cadmium (Cd) and copper (Cu) on hibernating Egyptian toads and whether ascorbic acid (vitamin C) blocked Cd- and Cu-induced effects during hibernation. The oxidative status of liver, kidney, and intestine of Bufo regularis to Cd, Cu, and/or a combination of both metals administered orally for 2 weeks was determined. In the protection studies, vitamin C was given for 1?h prior to administration of Cu, Cd, and/or metal combination for 2 weeks. Treatment with Cu, Cd, and a combination of both metals produced a reduction in red blood count cells and hemoglobin content, while white blood count cells showed an increase in numbers during these treatments. After 2 weeks exposure, Cd and Cu increased significantly in all the tissues studied. Cu storage presented the following sequence: liver?>?intestine?>?kidney. Cd storage presented the following sequence: intestine?>?kidney?>?liver. When exposed to both metals, Cu and Cd storage presented the following sequence: liver?>?intestine?>?kidney. Histopathological examination of the liver revealed marked alterations including loss of hepatic cell architecture, and some cells exhibited distinct cytoplasmic vacuoles. The majority of blood vessels exhibited a marked dilatation and congestion with infiltration of blood cells, prominent hyperemia of hepatic veins, and significant proliferation of bile ductules. Histopathological changes in the kidney showed destruction and degeneration of both renal tubule cells and glomerular with infiltration of leukocytes and inflammatory cells. Histopathological alterations in the intestine were restricted to the innermost mucosal epithelium with marked degeneration of the villi and submucosa and an extensive fragmentation of mucosal epithelium as well as atrophy of goblet cells. The administration of vitamin C 1?h prior to administration of Cd, Cu, and metal combination did not protect against hepatic, renal, and intestinal damage. However, parental vitamin C given alone increased tissue toxicity.     

Ecotypes diversity in autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata Thunb): A single plant with multiple micronutrient genes

Elaeagnus umbellata, a member of the Elaeagnaceae family, is native to Pakistan, China, India, Korea, and Japan. It is found commonly at altitudes ranging from 1200 to 2100 m and thrives on eroded and degraded land due to its ability to fix nitrogen. The plant also grows under variable pH (4–8) and drought, and is used locally as fuel wood, fencing, fodder, basket making, and shelterbelts. The fruit of the plant is well known for its essential nutrients and medicinal compounds such as vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, carotenoids (lycopene), soluble solids, and sugars. Medicinally, it is widely believed to protect against myocardial infections, pulmonary infections, and various forms of cancers. Ten ecotypes from variable microclimatic conditions were investigated for their morphological, molecular and biochemical diversity improvement and commercialization purposes. Comparisons and disabilities indicated significant variability in terms of morphological (plant height, number of branches, thorn size and number, leaf area, fruit size, 100 fruit weight, and yield), molecular (SDS-PAGE), and micro- and macronutrient (vitamin C, Fe, mg, P, Na, K, essential oils, and sugar) bases among the ecotypes. This variability will be helpful in developing commercial varieties of the plant utilizing the conventional techniques of selection and hybridization for economic activities. The plant has ample quantities of multiple micronutrients, thus indicating their expression through a powerful promoter at one place (fruit mesocarp). Efforts to identify and isolate the micronutrient genes (vitamin A, C, E, and Fe), the deficiency of which causes malnutrition and disabilities within the population of developing countries. Micronutrient genes have also been initiated for their characterization and future transformation into staple food crops for stable bio-fortification.     

高压凝析气田气井安全控保系统设置

雅克拉气田单井具有高温、高压、高CO2腐蚀等特点,安全生产风险大。为将天然气生产控制在安全状态,预防安全环保伤害事故发生,必须对各种风险加以控制。分析了影响雅克拉气田安全生产的主要风险,提出消减风险的安全控制保障系统三级控制模式,论述了系统结构及各子系统技术原理,阐述了系统消减风险的方法和手段,对系统的新颖功能、特性、优点进行了总结。     

吉林西部不同土地利用方式下的生长季土壤CO2排放通量日变化及影响因素

利用GXH-3051A红外线分析仪,采用动态闭合气室法对吉林西部4种土地利用方式下土壤CO2排放通量日变化进行了定位测量,系统分析了环境因子及土壤理化性质等因素对土壤CO2排放通量日变化的影响。结果表明,水田、旱田、草地和盐碱地土壤CO2排放通量日变化均呈单峰曲线,但排放通量的日均值有较大差异,其中水田和草地排放量较高,分别为1．69μmol·m-2．S-1和1．24μmaol·m-2s-1;旱田和盐碱地较低,为0．50μmol·m-2．S-1和0．63μmol·m-2．S-1。各地类土壤C02排放通量的日均值与其每天上午10：00土壤CO2排放通量值最为接近,即可用该时间测得的土壤CO2排放通量估测日平均值。土地利用方式和大气温度是造成土壤CO2日排放通量差异的主要因素,多年来该区土地利用方式的变化,改变了土壤表层10cm内的土层温度、土壤含水率、有机碳含量、水解氮含量,进而影响土壤呼吸和CO2排放通量;区内水田土壤CO2排放通量与温度的相关性最高（R2=0．8375）,其次为旱田和草地。     

桂林岩溶表层带土壤C02体积分数时空变化规律及其意义

通过20lO-2011年的监测建立了桂林盘龙洞坡地和洼地不同深度土壤C02体积分数的季节性变化。监测土壤C02体积分数空间上变化为：坡地80cm〉50cm〉30cm;洼地80cm〉100cm〉50cm〉30cm。监测土壤C02体积分数时间上变化为2010年7月和2011年6月未C02体积分数达到最高值,2010到2011年冬季为土壤C02达到最低值。由于受到大气降水量急剧减少的影响2011年土壤C02体积分数整体比2010年低。显示大气降水量也是影响土壤C02体积分数的重要环境因素。为我国固碳减排科学的选择时间和空间提供有力的依据。     

中心复合设计射线法考察离子液体C16H31ClN2与乐果的毒性相互作用

离子液体(ILs)是一种用于替代传统易挥发有机溶剂的新型"绿色"溶剂.由于不挥发、不会对大气产生污染而得到广泛应用.但是某些ILs易溶于水,其自身毒性能够对生态环境造成潜在影响,这已引起诸多学者对ILs毒性的研究兴趣.然而ILs与其它污染物的毒性相互作用目前研究很少.论文选取咪唑类离子液体C16H31ClN(2DMI)与有机磷杀虫剂乐果(DIM)作为目标化合物,以青海弧菌Q67为检测生物,采用微板毒性分析法测定了目标化合物及其混合物的毒性.为全面考察不同浓度范围DMI与DIM的毒性相互作用,将中心复合设计与固定浓度比射线法有机结合起来构建5个不同浓度比的混合物射线,通过浓度加和与独立作用模型对混合物射线进行比较评估.结果表明在DMI浓度较大且DIM浓度较低时,DMI与DIM之间存在明显拮抗作用,而在其它浓度范围内两者之间为加和作用.     

杭州典型区域C2-12质量浓度变化及臭氧潜势量分析

利用荷兰Synspec公司的GC955-611/811在线气相色谱系统于2006年9月20日—10月11日对杭州市区5个典型区域的ρ(C2-12)进行了自动连续监测. 结果表明:ρ(C2-12)以次干道最高(为189.0 μg/m3),主干道次之(为165.6 μg/m3),云栖清洁对照区最低(为109.9 μg/m3).下沙经济开发区的C2-12主要来自化工企业的排放,云栖清洁对照区主要来自植被排放,其他区域主要来自机动车排放.各区域芳烃以甲苯、乙苯等苯系物为主,均占芳烃总量的90%左右;烷烃中w(正己烷)最高;烯烃中异丁烯,1,3-丁二烯的含量最高;各组分最大臭氧潜势量在5个典型区域中均以异丁烯、甲苯较大.      

Graduated stringency within collective incentives for group environmental compliance: Building coordination in field-lab experiments with artisanal gold miners in Colombia

Small-scale gold mining is important to rural livelihoods in the developing world but also a source of environmental externalities. Incentives for individual producers are the classic policy response for a socially efficient balance between livelihoods and the environment. Yet monitoring individual miners is ineffective, or it is very costly, especially on frontiers with scattered small-scale miners. We ask whether monitoring at a group level effectively incentivizes cleaner artisanal mining by combining lower-cost external monitoring with local collective action. We employ a mining-framed, threshold-public-goods experiment in Colombia's Pacific region, with 640 participants from frontier mining communities. To study compliance with collective environmental targets, we vary the target stringency, including to compare increases over time in the stringency versus decreases. We find that collective incentives can induce efficient equilibria, with group compliance – and even inefficient overcompliance – despite the existence of equilibria with zero contributions. Yet, for demanding targets in which the reward for compliance barely outweighs the cost, compliance can collapse. Those outcomes improve with past successes for easier targets, however, so our results suggest gain from building coordination via graduated stringency.