斑馬魚 SULT2 ST2在早期胚胎發育的 RNA 表現
在哺乳動物裡,硫酸化是一種參與外來物解毒作用、內生組織的荷爾蒙調節、藥物代謝及膽汁解毒之重要路徑。其中, SULTZ ( hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase )是能進行上述反應的酵素之一,為了對 SULTZ 的功能與早期發育所扮演的角色作進一步的研究,在本實驗中,我們以班馬魚為模式動物,希望藉由原位雜交法( in situ hybridization )找到 SULTZ 在班馬魚早期胚胎發育的 RNA 表現位置。由目前的實驗結果,發現從卵巢到1-cell、 dome 、 50 %一 epiboly 、 12 小時,都可在胚胎細胞看到訊號表現 · 在 24 小時、 36 小時、 48 小時、 72 小時則可在脊椎兩側體節的肌肉、內胚層、嗅窩、頭部看到訊號表現,此外,在成腦的原位雜交染色結果中亦看到了訊號表現。由此可推論 SULTZ 在斑馬魚早期發育確實扮演了重要的角色。Sulphonation is an important pathway for detoxification of xenobioties, bile acids, drug metabolism, and the regulation of endogenous hormones. SULT2 (hydroxysteroid sulfotransferase) is one of the enzymes which catalyse sulphonation. Zebrafish has emerged as a popular animal model in recent years. Compared with other vertebrates, it provides advantages including ease to get embryos, rapid external development, virtually transparent embryos and ease of genetic manipulation. The above-mentioned strong points made zebrafish a good model animal for us to understand the function of SULT2 during early embryonic development. We performed in situ hybridization to find out the RNA expression of SULT2 during zerbrafish early development. According to our present results, we can detect expression signal on the edge of telencephalon and tectum opticum. the edge on the dorsal zone of corpus cerebelli and ventral zone of periventircular hypothalamus of the adult brain. Besides, we can observe signal evenly distributed in blastocytes of the embryo at 1-cell, dome. 50%-epiboly and 12 hours after fertilization. We also find signal on the muscle next to the spinal cord during the stages of 24, 36, 48 and 72hrs. There are also expressions on hypoblast of embryos at 24, 36 and 72hrs, the olfactory pit at 36 and 4hrs, and strong expression in head region at 48 and 72hrs. These results suggest that SULT2 may have some function at the early development of zebrafish.
關於1234-,2143-,3412-Avoiding Involution排列的統計量探討
令Sn 為{1,2,…,n}任意排列所成的集合,π ? Sn 為其中的一個元素,我們記π = (π(1), π(2),…, π(n))。今給定π ? Sn ,若對所有i,1? i ? n,都有π (π (i)) = i 時,我們稱π 為involution。假設π ? Sn ,並給定σ ? Sm (m ? n),當π 中任取m 項,其大小關係的順序都和σ 不同,我們稱π 避開σ,或稱π 是一個σ-avoiding 排列。在這篇報告中,我們主要分析了2143-avoiding involution,1234-avoiding involution,和3412-avoiding involution 中的一些統計量,給出了十數個結果與幾個猜想。Let Sn be the set of permutations on {1,2,…,n} and π ? Sn be an element in Sn. Denote π as π = (π(1), π(2),…, π(n)). We say that π is an involution if π(π(i)) = i for every i, 1? i ? n. Given π ? Sn and σ ? Sm (m ? n) , we say that π avoids σ (or π is an σ-avoiding permutation) if π does not contain any m-term subsequence in the order of σ. In this paper, we discuss some classic statistics on 2143-avoiding involutions, 1234-avoiding involutions and 3412-avoiding involutions. We get many new results in this field and give some interesting conjectures.
蟹殼幾丁凝膠應用在金屬氧化物奈米顆粒的製備與燒結
筆者利用自製的幾丁質與不同金屬的混合溶液而燒結出的奈米顆粒成效極佳,不但粒徑大小符合,在燒結的過程中也不需經過物理研磨及介面活性劑的輔助,並且在低溫下即可燒結,可以增加實用性以及商業價值。此外,在分解亞甲藍方面也有不錯的效率,並進一步從金屬氧化物之奈米膠體混合溶液比例的不同,決定其粗糙度(以AFM測定)及能隙改變,在陽光下有更高的應用效率。而在實驗的延伸研究上,希望應用在防菌、除污、甚至光電池。 We make use of self-made chitin with the mixed solutions of different metals to solder nano particles, and the result is excellent. The particle radius not only matches up to the size, but in the process of soldering nano particles, it doesn’t need any physical pulverizing or surfactant assistance. Also, it can solder in low temperature. And we could raise its practicality and the business value. What’s more, there is a good efficiency in decomposing Methylene Blue. We can further decide the roughness (measured with AFM) and the variation of the band gap from nano colloid of different metal oxide mixed ratios.Our experiment in the extending research aims to apply it to the defense of bacteria and pollution, and even photoelectric cell.
魔術猜牌-由再生訊息延伸推展猜中比值之研究
本研究是藉由數學手法探討;如何由一疊 36 張四種花色的撲克牌中,尋找出保證可猜中最多張花色的方法。研究過程是以在適當的猜牌時機,以邏輯推理、二進位、分析與歸納 … … 等數學原理與方法,搭配巧妙的策略運用而達到目的。 猜牌方法:先約定好猜牌規則,助手將 36 張牌背圖樣相同但非對稱的撲克牌,以旋轉牌背的方向傳達訊息。在本研究中得出「經由巧妙的猜牌方法保證可以猜中不少於 26 張花色」,並得出「當總張數趨近於無窮大時,保證可以猜中不少於 81 . 07 %的牌,並且證出若僅使用獨立的訊息猜牌,無論任何猜牌方法皆無法猜中多於 87 . 37 %的牌」 · 其中一個猜中多於 80 %的例子是‘「當總張數等於 23006 張時,保證可以猜中不少於 1 8405 張牌(18405/23006 > 4/5)」 ·The study is mathematically based with reasonable explanations behind it. We are to correctly guess as many cards as possible from a deck of 36 cards, with random numbers and four different suits. We will apply mathematical methods, such as logic inference, binary system, and analytical reduction, upon right timing. Using careful arrangement of the principles and reasoning, we can reach our ultimate goal. To state guessing: Conference between the guesser and the assistant about the guessing rules, the assistant will have 36 cards with the same exact pattern on the back but not symmetrical. The pattern of the cards will be different when rotated 180o. The only communication between the two is by rotating cards. In this study, we can prove that through mathematical method, we can assure 26 or more cards can be correctly guessed. Furthermore, when the total amount of cards is close to infinity, we can assure 81.07% or more of the cards can be correctly guessed, and prove that if the cards are guessed from independent information, no more than 87.37% of the cards will be correctly guessed by any guessing methods. One of the examples, which 80% of the cards are correctly guessed, is that when the amount of the cards is 23006, 18405 or more of the cards can be correctly guessed. (18405/23006 > 4/5)
防鏽小尖兵(分子自組薄膜的探索)
自組薄膜(SAMs, self-assembled monolayers)乃是具有特定官能基的化合物在不需外力作用 下自動吸附到基質表面上而自行排列成有自序規則之結構。SAMs技術因製備容易且穩定,在 應用上深具潛力。目前此方法中,以硫醇接在Au上的研究最為廣泛。本作品希望藉著SAMs 方法將硫醇分子吸附於鐵片或其他金屬表面上,以達成防鏽與抗酸目的。我們分別透過接觸 角量測研究正十二硫醇在鐵片上形成分子薄膜的可能性;利用酸與金屬產生氣體的速率研究 分子薄膜抗酸蝕的情況;測試分子薄膜的耐熱性;根據鐵片生銹時pH值變化、重量變化與[Fe2+] 含量差異來探究分子薄膜能否防鏽;最後找出適合形成分子薄膜的濃度與溫度效應。由實驗 結果我們發現SAMs薄膜確實能吸附於鐵(及鎳、銅、鋅等金屬)的表面上並增加抗酸與防鏽蝕 能力,薄膜對熱的穩定性極佳,35℃時結合效果較佳,而濃度的提高有助於SAMs的效用。 Self-assembled monolayers(SAMs) are elements which have specific functions.SAMs,ordered molecular aggregates can automatically adhere to the surface of substrate without any force.The applcation of SAMs’technique has high potential not only because ther are easy to make but also because they are stable.Exposing molecules such as alkyl thiols to an Au(0) surface is now in widespread use. In this work,we apply the thiols chemisorb onto the Fe or other metal surface to make it rust-resistant and acid-resistant.We study the following issues to find the appropriate conditions of forming monolayers in varying concentration and temperture: I. The possibility of forming n-dodecanthiol molecular monolayers on Fe surface by measuring the contact angles. II. The ability of antiacid corrodibility by comparing the rates of producing gas from acid and metal. III. The heat-resistant of molecular monolayers. IV. Whether it’s antirust by detecting the changes of pH,weight,and the concentrations of Fe2+ during the iron rust. According to the results,we conclude SAMs do adhere to the surface of Fe(and other matal like Ni,Cu,Zn), which increases the ability of antiacid and antirust.Besides they are stable to heat, have good combining effect at 35℃, and it is beneficial to the effect of SAMs through raising their concentration.
什麼尚「氫」--談燃料電池之放氫探討
氫是一種非常理想的能源。不僅效率極高,且不會造成環境污染。空氣中的含量極少,常用的電解水方式又效果不彰。我們利用Ag、Ru、Cu 、C-CuPu、C 等數種電極,與H2SO4、 H3PO4 、HNO3 電解液,分別在10V 雙電極與-0.8V 三電極下做電解水實驗,研究何種電極與何種電解液能得到最多的氫氣量。在低電壓下找出最好的電極,液與太陽能電池結合,成為電池中的一部份,讓發電效果更好,以利未來燃料電池H is a kind of great power.It is not only effective,but also no environment pollution .Owing to the H in the air is very little,so it is not easy to take .Addition to,we often to take it by electro liquid,but the electrolysis effect is not ideal. Except Ag、Ru、Cu、C-CuPt、C and so on ,in theH2SO4、 H3PO4 、HNO3 electro liquid,we have a experiment in the 10V dual electrode and -0.8V triple electrode to study which electrode and which electro liquid to get the most of H.Under the low voltage,we can fund the best electrode.It is easy to bind with solar energy battery,andit can be a part of battery.Besides, it makes the generator effect better,and it is convenient to make the fuel cell commercialize in the future.
分子篩與過氧化氫感測器
目前市面上缺乏簡單而精準的過氧化氫檢測法,我們參考Fenton Reaction 中,鐵離子對過氧化氫分解的催化模式,利用鐵、鈷、鎳、錳、鋅分子篩,測試他們催化過氧化氫分解反應的效率,從成本、毒性、活化能的多方考量下,選擇以分子篩來固定金屬催化離子,作為我們後續實驗的研究主軸。實驗的初步,我們選擇過氧化氫作為自由基,並著重於過氧化氫的分解反應。利用濃差電池的原理,設計出一套濃度檢測系統,由分子篩作為電極。鑒於粉末狀的分子篩容易流失,我們製備出陶土鐵分子篩,以陶土固定分子篩,並以此作為電極,搭配白金絲,透過能士特方程式,測出過氧化氫的濃度,且藉由電路調控放大倍率,可以直接控制檢測範圍。從實驗結果得知,鐵分子篩在處理過氧化氫的時候,不會有鐵離子溶出的現象,且其催化性在酸性液中可以維持,能不斷的使用,長時間來看,分子篩相當有經濟與環境保護上的價值。We attempted to provide a system for quickly determining the concentration of free radicals. The existing methods or techniques are inefficient or need expensive equipment, therefore, an inexpensive system is being sought for. As a preliminary study, we focused on the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Taking the Fenton reaction as reference, we designed a measuring system. This system includes a catalyst containing Fe or Pt ions for catalyzing hydrogen peroxide decomposition reaction. The Fe- and Pt-zeolite were prepared to hold Fe and Pt ions to avoid losing. Because the electrically induced potential would decrease with the decrease in the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, we could measure the concentration of hydrogen peroxide by monitoring the electrical potential. We determined the initial concentration of hydrogen peroxide in water from the initial electrical potential measured through the equation obtained from the calibration line. The practicability of this system has been assured after a series of experiments. We will further develop the technique for measuring other free radicals. We anticipate that this technique will be further developed for measuring other free radicals. Although there are several problems and limitations to be solved and conquered, one thing is for sure: this system is an environment-friendly and cost-effective facility for determining the concentration of free radicals in an aqueous solution.
人面蜘蛛藉調整絲基因表現及網結構促進捕食效率
前人研究顯示結網性蜘蛛會因環境中獵物組成的改變而改變其網結構。然而,除了結構之外,構成網的絲的物理性質與蜘蛛網的捕捉效率也應有密切之關連,但目前並無人探討蜘蛛是否會因獵物而調整絲之化學及物理性質。在本研究中,我以人面蜘蛛為材料,探討:(一)其在面對不同類型之獵物時是否調整其網之結構,絲之胺基酸組成和其物理性質;(二)所產生之改變是否能促進不同類型獵物的捕食效率;以及(三)是獵物之養份或振動刺激引起這些改變。我藉著操控獵物的養份及振動刺激將人面蜘蛛分成四個處理組,分別餵以活蟋蟀(C 組),活蒼蠅(F 組),死蟋蟀加蒼蠅振動刺激(Cd 組)及死蒼蠅加蟋蟀振動刺激(Fd 組)。在完成食控處理後比較各組間之網結構、絲胺基酸組成、絲物理性質、對不同獵物之留置能力以及振動訊號傳遞能力。實驗結果顯示F 組之蜘蛛所結之網有較大的面積及較小的網目,並有較佳之蒼蠅留置力;然而此結構之改變卻會降低其振動訊號傳遞率。C 組之蜘蛛所結之網有較強之張力及較佳之蟋蟀留置力,而且其所產之曳絲有較高比例之alanine、glycine 及glutamine 並較佳之延伸度及韌度,以因應體型較大之獵物。上述結果顯示人面蜘蛛能調整網的結構、絲的蛋白質組成及物理性質來更有效率的捕捉不同類型的獵物。而由於上述各樣變數在C 及F 組間有顯著差異,而在獵物養份與振動訊號錯置的Cd 與Fd 組間無顯著差異,顯示此二項刺激需同時存在才能使人面蜘蛛在面對不同類型獵物時產生結網行為及絲基因表現之改變。Previous studies showed that orb-weaving spiders may adjust web structures when encountering different types of prey. In addition to web structures, silk physical properties should also be critical in affecting the prey catching efficiency of webs. However, so far no one has studied whether spiders adjust silk chemical and physical properties when encountering different types of prey. In this study, I used the giant wood spider Nephila pilipes to investigate (1) would N. pilipes adjust web structures, silk amino acid composition and silk physical properties when encountering different types of prey (2) would such changes enhance the catching efficiency of different prey and (3) were such changes generated by prey chemical composition or vibration signals? To answer these questions, I manipulated prey chemical composition and vibration signals by assigning N. pilipes into the following four feeding groups: (1) living crickets (group C), (2) living flies (group F), (3) dead cricket but with fly vibration signals (group Cd) and (4) dead flies but with cricket vibration signals (group Fd). After the feeding treatments were completed the following variables were compared between the feeding groups: web structures, silk amino acid composition, silk physical properties, retention time of different prey and vibration signal transmission rate of webs. The results showed that the webs built by spiders fed with living flies exhibited larger area, smaller mesh and longer fly retention time. However, such structural changes also reduced the vibration signal transmission ability of the web. On the other hand, webs built by spiders fed with living crickets were stiffer and retained crickets longer. Moreover, their silks exhibited higher percentages of alanine, glycine, glutamine and consequently higher elasticity and strength to cope with the larger prey. These results demonstrated that spiders can adjust web structures, silk protein composition and silk physical properties to enhance the catching efficiency of different prey. While the aforementioned variables differed significantly between spiders in C and F groups, they did not vary between spiders in Cd and Fd groups, in which groups the prey chemical composition and vibration signals were decoupled. Such result suggested that prey chemical composition and vibration signal were both needed in generating changes in web building behavior and silk gene expression in spiders.