scholarly journals Cloning and expression of a cDNA encoding a new neurocalcin isoform (neurocalcin α) from bovine brain

1998 ◽  
Vol 331 (3) ◽  
pp. 871-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masumi KATO ◽  
Yasuo WATANABE ◽  
Satoshi IINO ◽  
Yuri TAKAOKA ◽  
Shigeru KOBAYASHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conformational Changes ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Immunohistochemical Analysis ◽  
Bovine Brain ◽  
Cloning And Expression ◽  
Mobility Shift ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Neuronal Tissues ◽  
Neuron Function

Neurocalcin (NC), a neuron-specific EF-hand Ca2+-binding protein, purified from bovine brain [Terasawa, Nakano, Kobayashi and Hidaka (1992) J. Biol. Chem. 267, 19596–19599] contains multiple isoforms. We previously cloned NCδ from bovine brain and showed high expression in neuronal tissues [Okazaki, Watanabe, Ando, Hagiwara, Terasawa and Hidaka (1992) Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 185, 147–153]. We report here the molecular cloning and expression of a cDNA encoding bovine brain NCα. The translated bovine protein is 191 amino acids long and shares 69.1% of its amino acid sequence with NCδ. Recombinant NCα migrates as a single 23 kDa band and exhibits a Ca2+-dependent mobility shift on SDS/PAGE. Analysis of fluorescence emission spectra showed the Ca2+-induced peak at 337 nm. Interestingly, the mobility shift and the fluorescence intensity at 337 nm were larger for NCα than for NCδ. In Ca2+-overlay experiments, however, the apparent affinity of NCα for 45Ca2+ was similar to that of NCδ. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed NCα expression in the granular layer of the rat cerebellar cortex whereas NCδ was found in the Purkinje cell layer. In the rat olfactory bulb, NCα was located in external tufted cells, and NCδ was found in the periglomerular cells. These data demonstrate that NC isoforms differ in their tissue distribution and conformational changes induced by Ca2+ binding. Thus differential regulation of the two NC isoforms may be involved in control of neuron function.

Possible mechanism for the inhibition of lectin-erythrocyte interaction in presence of endogenous lectin receptor

1996 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 453-458
Author(s):  
Prabnab S. Basu ◽  
Pradip K. Datta ◽  
Tapash K. Datta
Keyword(s):  
Conformational Changes ◽  
Sulfonic Acid ◽  
Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Hydrophobic Region ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Lectin Receptor ◽  
Endogenous Lectin ◽  
Group A

The presence of hydrophobic sites in the lectin-I molecule was indicated by hydrophobic probes like 1-anilinonapthalene-8-sulfonic acid (ANS), 2-p-toluidinyl napthalene-6-sulfonic acid (TNS), N-phenyl-1-napthylamine (NA) and rose bengal (RB). This was further confirmed by amino acid modifications in the hydrophobic region of the lectin-I molecule. The binding of ANS, TNS, NA and RB to lectin-I was affected in the presence of NaCl. The involvement of hydrophobic interactions in rice-bean lectin-I-endogenous lectin receptor (ELR) complex were indicated by alterations in the circular dichroism and fluorescence emission spectra. The percentage of β-conformation (55–63%) of lectin-I was decreased by addition of ELR. ELR on reacting with lectin-I reduced the fluorescence emissions of the hydrophobic probes while fluorescence emission of ANS, TNS, NA and RB were greatly enhanced in presence of lectin-I alone. N-aceyl-galactosamine did not change the fluorescence emissions of any of the hydrophobic probes in presence or in absence of lectin-I. This demonstrates that carbohydrate and hydrophobic sites may be different and non-interacting. It is proposed that the ELR in reacting with lectin-I, induced conformational changes in the lectin-I molecule and thereby affected its erythroagglutinating activity with human blood group “A” erythrocytes.

Optical Properties and Zinc Nitride Thin Films Prepared Using Magnetron Reactive Sputtering

2014 ◽  
Vol 940 ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Jun Qin Feng ◽  
Jun Fang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Band Gap ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Zinc Nitride ◽  
Direct Band

Zinc nitride films were deposited by ion sources-assisted magnetron sputtering with the use of Zn target (99.99% purity) on 7059 glass substrates. The films were characterized by XRD, SEM and EDS, the results of which show that the polycrystalline zinc nitride thin film can be grown on the glass substrates, the EDS spectrum confirmed the chemical composition of the films and the SEM images revealed that the zinc nitride thin films have a dense structure. Ultraviolet-visible-near infrared spectrophotometer was used to study the transmittance behaviors of zinc nitride thin films, which calculated the optical band gap by Davis Mott model. The results of the fluorescence emission spectra show the zinc nitride would be a direct band gap semiconductor material.

Stress and Phase Transformation Phenomena in Oxide Films: Real-Time Spectroscopic Measurements

1992 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Exarhos ◽  
Nancy J. Hess
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Oxide Films ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Film Deposition ◽  
Optical Methods ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Line Intensities ◽  
Deposition Parameters

ABSTRACTIn situ optical methods are reviewed for characterization of phase transformation processes and evaluation of residual stress in solution-deposited metastable oxide films. Such low density films most often are deposited as disordered phases making them prone to crystallization and attendant densification when subjected to increased temperature and/or applied pressure. Inherent stress imparted during film deposition and its evolution during the transformation are evaluated from phonon frequency shifts seen in Raman spectra (TiO2) or from changes in the laser-induced fluorescence emission spectra for films containing rare earth (Sm+3:Y3Al5O12) or transition metal (Cr+3 :Al2O3) dopants. The data in combination with measured increases in line intensities intrinsic to the evolving phase are used to follow crystallization processes in thin films. In general, film deposition parameters are found to influence the crystallite ingrowth kinetics and the magnitude of stress and stress relaxation in the film during the transformation. The utility of these methods to probe crystallization phenomena in oxide films will be addressed.

scholarly journals Fluorescence emission spectra of silver and silver/cobalt nanoparticles

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 943-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Parang ◽  
A. Keshavarz ◽  
S. Farahi ◽  
S.M. Elahi ◽  
M. Ghoranneviss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Cobalt Nanoparticles ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra

pH sensitive smart gels of cetylpyridinium chloride in binary solvent mixtures: phase behaviour, structure and composition

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (62) ◽  
pp. 50306-50311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Illa Ramakanth ◽  
Jaromír Pištora
Keyword(s):  
Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Phase Behaviour ◽  
Binary Solvent ◽  
Solvent Mixtures ◽  
Gel Formation ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Effect Of Ph ◽  
Binary Solvent Mixtures

Figure showing the effect of pH on CPC gel formation at 25 °C and fluorescence emission spectra of CPC solutions at pH ∼ 11.8.

scholarly journals The dependence of electrophoretic and spectroscopic properties of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex on mono- and divalent ions.

1994 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
T Pawełczyk ◽  
R A Easom ◽  
M S Olson
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Strength ◽  
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase ◽  
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Spectroscopic Properties ◽  
Uv Absorption ◽  
Divalent Ions ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Dehydrogenase Complex

The effects of various mono- and divalent ions on the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) were investigated. To determine the radius of PDC under various conditions a two-dimensional agarose gel electrophoresis technique was used. The radius of PDC cross-linked with glutaraldehyde at ionic strength 0.04 M was calculated to be 22.0 +/- 0.1 nm. The presence of K+, Na+ or HPO4(2-) prevented changes in electromobility and of the calculated radius of PDC induced by alteration in ionic strength. The fluorescence emission spectra of PDC depended on the ionic strength and monovalent cations. The fluorescence intensity of PDC increased in the presence of 80 mM K+, and decreased in the presence of 80 mM Na+ with no shift in the emission maximum wavelength. Changes in the ionic strength to which PDC was exposed resulted in alteration of the UV absorption spectra in the 230 nm region. These alterations were prevented by HPO4(2-), whereas Na+ or K+ ions had no effect on the UV absorption spectrum of PDC.

scholarly journals Luminescent Hybrid Materials Based on Curcumin Derivatives Embedded in Palygorskite

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Monica Florentina Raduly ◽  
Valentin Raditoiu ◽  
Alina Raditoiu ◽  
Luminita Eugenia Wagner ◽  
Viorica Amariutei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Materials ◽  
Fluorescence Spectra ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Fluorescent Properties ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Curcumin Derivatives ◽  
Absorption Studies ◽  
Inorganic Matrix

The seven curcumin derivatives were deposited on palygorskite in order to obtain hybrid materials. The fluorescence emission spectra of the obtained materials show a decrease in fluorescence intensity relative to the respective dyes, due to the environments around the dyestuff molecules created in the host matrices. Absorption studies show the best adsorption on the inorganic matrix, for the compounds with the hydroxyl groups. Correlating fluorescence spectra of hybrid materials with the results for absorption spectra of the dyes adsorbtion on the surface of the clay lead to the conclusion that a high percentage of the adsorbed dye had the effect of fluorescence quenching. Thus, it was confirmed that the fluorescent properties of hybrid materials depend on the interactions established between the fluorescent dyestuff and the inorganic network.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Fluorescence Properties of Dinuclear and Tetranuclear Zinc(II) Complexes Based on 2-(2’-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 155-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhou ◽  
Qiming Liu ◽  
Yuao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Fluorescence Emission ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Methanol Solution ◽  
Ligand Complex ◽  
Fluorescence Emission Spectra ◽  
Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Crystallography ◽  
Strong Luminescence

Two new zinc(II) complexes have been prepared by reaction of 2-(2’-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxazoline(Hoz) with Zn(acac)2 and ZnCl2 respectively. The complexes are characterized by IR and X-ray crystallography. Complex 1 is dinuclear zinc structure bridged by the oxygen atoms from oz- ligand and acac- ligand as terminal chelating ligand. Complex 2 is tetranuclear zinc structure bridged by both μ2-oxygen from oz- ligand and μ3-methoxide. 1 crystalizes in P21 space group with crystallographic parameters: a=9.3842Å19), b=13.5840 Å30), c=11.1380 Å20), β=96.250°(30). 2 crystalizes in P-1 space group with crystallographic parameters: a=9.5517Å(19), b=11.1234Å(22), c=11.1826Å(22), α=102.820°(30), β=114.988°(30), γ=100.806°(30). The UV absorption and fluorescence emission spectra are measured on the methanol solution and solid state of complex 1 and it shows strong luminescence.

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