Synthesis and Characterization of Some Transition Metal Chelates of 5-(1-Hydroxy-6-Naphthylazo-3-Sodium Sulphonate) Thiobarbituric (L_1) and Barbituric (L_2) Acids

Some transition metal chelates of two ligands L1 and L2 were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis. The IR and 1H NMR spectra of several chelates of two ligands L1 and L2 showed the involvement of the azo group in chelation with the transition metaI ions, in most of the studied chelates, and that the two ligands L1 and L2 showed the involvement of the azo group in chelation with the transition metal ions, in most of the studied chelates, and that the two ligands L1 and L2 were coordinated either in the enol or the keto form. IR spetra also showed that Fe(III)-, Ni(II)-, Mn(II)-, VO(II)-L1 and Cu(II)-L2 chelates behaved in a bidentate manner, in contrast with the two (1:1) M:L cobalt chelates with the two ligands are tridentate.TG analysis indicated the presence of three to twelve water molecules of hydration eliminated on heating up to 150℃ and one or two coordinated water molecules removed at 150~180℃.The octahedral structure is proposed fOr all the chelates, except Cu(II)-L2 and Ni(II)-L1 chelates which have square planar geometry, based on their electronic spectra

Hydrothermal Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Six Complexes Constructed from 1,3,5-Benzenetricarboxylic Acid and 4'-(4-Pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine Mixed Ligands

Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn（HBTC）（PYTPY）]n·n PYTPY（1）, [Cu（HBTC）（PYTPY）]n·n PYTPY（2）, [Co（HBTC）（PYTPY）]n·n DMF（3）, [Mn（HBTC）（PYTPY）]n·n DMF（4）, [Cd（HBTC）（PYTPY）（H2O）]n·2nH2O（5）, and [Co（HBTC）（PYTPY）（H2O）2]（6）,（H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, PYTPY = 4＇-（4-pyridyl）-2,2＇：6＇,2＇＇-terpyridine, DMF = N,N？-dimethylformamide）, have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Complexes 1~5 all feature one-dimensional chain structures, and complex 6 exhibits a zero-dimensional structure. Complexes 1~5 present three-dimensional（3D） supramolecular frameworks via π-π stacking interactions, whenas 6 has also a 3D supramolecular structure assembled by hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, complexes 1 ~ 6 exhibit the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties.

Syntheses, Structures and Photoluminescence of the Cadmium(Ⅱ) and Copper(Ⅱ) Complexes Based on 4'-(4''-Pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine and 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid Ligands

Two new metal-organic complexes [Cd2（1,4-BDC）（4-pytyp）（H2O）4]·（1,4-BDC）（1） and [Cu2（1,4-BDC）（4-pytyp）2（H2O）2]·（1,4-BDC）·8H2O（2）（4-pytyp = 4＇-（4＇＇-pyridyl）-2,2＇：6＇,2＇＇-terpyridine, 1,4-H2 BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid） have been synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and characterized by elemental analysis, infrared analysis and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The scrutiny of single-crystal structure reveals that complex 1 forms to a 3D supramolecular network linked by π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 2 exhibits a 3D supramolecular network linked through complicated hydrogen bonds. The thermogravimetric analysis and photoluminescent properties of 1 and 2 are discussed in detail.

Determination of Trace Silver( Ⅰ ) in Basic Aqueous Solution by Electrochemiluminescence of a New Reagent 6-(2-Hydroxy-4-Diethylaminophenylazo)-2,3-Dihydro-1,4-Phthalazine-1,4-Dione

The electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of a new reagent 6- (2-hydroxy- 4 diethy laminophenylazo)-2,3-dihydro-1 ,4-phthalazine-1,4-dione (HDEA) in a basic aqueous so lution was studied by using the apparatus designed by ourselves. Trace amounts of silver ( Ⅰ ) shows a significant effect on the efficiency of light emission of HDEA during a positive trigonometrical wave pulse was exerted on the solution. The linear relationship between the light intensity and the concentration of silver( Ⅰ ) occurs in the range of 5. 0×10-8 to 3. 0×10-8 mol/L Ag(Ⅰ ) in a medium of KOH-KCl-HDEA (pH= 12. 8). The detection limit of the method is 2. 0×10-8 mol/LAg( Ⅰ ), and the r. s. d. for 1.0×10-7 mo)/L Ag ( Ⅰ ) is 5%. Of 21 metal ions concerned, only nickel( Ⅱ ), cerium( Ⅳ ) and cobalt( Ⅱ ) interfere the silver detection seriously; Ⅰ and Br also have some interference.

6-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-2-naphthoylacryl Acid:a Highly Selective and Sensitive Fluorescent Sensor of Copper(Ⅱ)

A novel fluorescent probe,6-（N,N-dimethylamino）-2-naphthoylacryl acid（ACADAN） was designed and synthesized as a fluorescent sensor for Cu^2＋ in aqueous media.Significant amplification of fluorescence signals without causing any discernible change of maximum fluorescence emission wavelength（λ max） was observed upon the addition of Cu^2＋.Importantly,ACADAN is capable of recognizing Cu^2＋ selectively in aqueous media in the presence of various biologically relevant metal ions and the prevalent toxic metal ions in the environment with high sensitivity（detection limit was 0.1 μmol/L）.

Synthesis of (2S,4S)-2-Substituted-3- (3-Sulfanylpropanoyl)-6- Oxohexahydropyrimidine-4-Carboxylic Acids as Potential Antihypertensive Drugs

Proceeding from natural amino acid L-asparagine and commercially available aldehydes a stereoselective synthesis was developed of (2S,4S)-2-alkyl(aryl)-3-(3-sulfanylpropanoyl)-6-oxohexahy- dropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acids, potential antihypertensive drugs, inhibitors of the angiotensin converting enzyme.

2D-QSAR Studies on Phenoxybenzoic Acid Derivatives: A Novel Class of 5a-Reductase Inhibitors

The quantitative structure-activity relationship （QSAR） of 14 phenoxybenzoic acid derivatives was studied by ab initio method at the HF/6-31G level using Guassian03 software. The optimized structures together with some characteristic and electric parameters of the title compounds were obtained; some stereo-parameters were calculated by HyperChem software. Stepwise multiple regression and principal component regression methods are adopted to establish multi-parametric models between biological activity and parameters. The results indicated that the lager Ehomo, M, V and LogP, the smaller Etumo and S, and the higher biological activity. A theoretical direction was provided to synthesize some compounds with high activity.

Crystal Structure and Biological Activities of (R)-N′-[2-(4-Methoxy-6-chloro)-pyrimidinyl]-N-[3-methyl-2-(4-chlorophenyl)butyryl]-urea

The title compound （R）-N′-[2-（4-methoxy-6-chloro）-pyrimidyl]-N-[3-methyl-2-（4- chlorophenyl）butyryl]-urea has been synthesized, and its crystal structure and biological behaviors were studied. Crystallographic data： C17H18C12N4O3, Mr = 397.25, monoclinic, space group P21/c, a = 12.331（2）, b = 14.025（3）, c = 23.085（5） A, β = 99.607（4）°, Z = 8, V = 3936.2（13） A3, Dc = 1.341 g/cm^3, F（000） = 1648, R = 0.0718, wR = 0.1585 and/t（MoKα） = 0.353 mm^-1. The preliminary biological tests showed that the title compound has definite insecticidal and fungicidal activities.

Effect of Temperature on the Reaction of 2-(N-acetylamine)-3-(3,5-di-<i>tert</i>-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionic Acid with Oxygen in an Alkaline Condition

Results of oxidation 2-(N-acetylamine)-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionic acid oxygen depend on temperature. At 55℃?- 60℃, 2,4-di-tert-butylbicyclo(4,3,1)deca-4,6-dien-8-(N-acetylamine)-3,9-dion-1-oxa is formed. The constitution is based on dates of spectrums 1Н and 13С NMR. At 95℃?- 97℃, mixtures of 2,4-di-tert-butylbicyclo(4,3,1)deca-4,6-dien-8-(N-acetylamine)-3,9-dion-1-oxa and of 6,8-di-tert-butyl-3-(N-acetylamine)spiro(4,5)deca-1-oxa-5,8-dien-2,7-dione are produced. Structures are calculated by the method of Hartrii-Foka. Values of enthalpies and of entropies allow to assume dynamic isomerism.

A Facile Synthesis of 9,10-Dimethoxybenzo[6,7]- ox-epino[3,4-<i>b</i>]quinolin-13(6<i>H</i>)-one and Its Derivatives

A concise and efficient method for the synthesis of novel 9,10-imethoxybenzo[6,7]oxepino[3,4-b]quinolin13(6H)-one and its derivatives 7a-p has been developed via the intramolecular Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions of 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylic acids 6a-p with polyphosphoric acid (PPA) as catalyst and solvent under mild conditions. The key intermediates 6a-p were prepared through the in situ formation of ethyl 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(phenoxymethyl)quinoline-3-carboxylates 5a-p followed by hydrolysis with aqueous ethanolic sodium hydroxide solution. The novel synthetic method has the advantages of good yields, easy work-up, and environmentally friendly character, which may provide a novel highly efficient process for making quinoline and related azaheterocycle libraries.

Probiotic yeasts: Anti-inflammatory potential of various non-pathogenic strains in experimental colitis in mice

AIM: To evaluate the in vitro immunomodulation capacity of various non-pathogenic yeast strains and to investigate the ability of some of these food grade yeasts to prevent experimental colitis in mice.METHODS: In vitro immunomodulation was assessed by measuring cytokines [interleukin (IL)-12p70,IL-10,tumor necrosis factor and interferon γ] released by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells after 24 h stimulation with 6 live yeast strains (Saccharomyces ssp.) and with bacterial reference strains.A murine model of acute 2-4-6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-colitis was next used to evaluate the distinct prophylactic protective capacities of three yeast strains compared with the performance of prednisolone treatment.RESULTS: The six yeast strains all showed similar non-discriminating anti-inflammatory potential when tested on immunocompetent cells in vitro .However,although they exhibited similar colonization patterns in vivo ,some yeast strains showed significant anti-inflammatory activities in the TNBS-induced colitis model,whereas others had weaker or no preventive effect at all,as evidenced by colitis markers (body-weight loss,macroscopic and histological scores,myeloperoxidase activities and blood inflammatory markers).CONCLUSION: A careful selection of strains is required among the biodiversity of yeasts for specific clinical studies,including applications in inflammatory bowel disease and other therapeutic uses.

Apoptotic effect and mechanisms of AHPN on human skin malignant melanoma cell A375

Objective： To study apoptotic effects of synthetic retinoic acid 6-[3-（1-adamantyl）-4-hydroxyphenyl]-2-naphthalene carboxylic acid（AHPN） on human skin malignant melanoma A375 cells in comparison with the natural ligand all-trans-retinoic acid（ATRA） in vitro and the mechanisms related to the actions of AHPN. Methods：MTT assay was used to determine the anti-proliferative effects of AHPN and ATRA on A375 cells. Flow cytometry was performed to investigate the influence of AHPN and ATRA on cell cycle and cell apoptosis. In addition, transfection and luciferase activity assays were employed to explore the mechanisms of how AHPN executes its proapoptotic function. Results：Firstly, AHPN promoted apoptosis and GI arrest in A375 cells compared with ATRA. Secondly, the activity of NF-K B in A375 cells treated with AHPN increased 2-3 times compared with solvent DMSO treatment. Conclusion：AHPN, in comparison with ATRA, is a more effective alternative for therapy of malignant melanoma. The potentially proapoptotic function of AHPN requires activation of NF-K B.

柠檬酸对草鱼营养物质表观消化率的影响

该试验以草鱼(Ctenopharyngodon idella)为研究对象,探究其基础饵料中添加不同水平的柠檬酸(Citric acid,2-羟基-均丙三羧酸,C_(6)H_(8)O_(7))对其营养物质表观消化率的影响。试验选取体重无显著差异、健康的草鱼600尾,按照单因子试验设计将其均分为4个处理组,每组150尾草鱼。对照组草鱼投喂基础饵料,试验1组、试验2组试验3组分别投喂基础饵料+0.1%、+0.2%、+0.4%柠檬酸,试验周期为56d。试验结束,检测各组草鱼的粗蛋白、干物质、粗脂肪、粗灰分、磷的表观消化率。结果显示,试验2组草鱼的干物质表观消化率显著高于对照组(P<0.05),试验1组和试验3组干物质表观消化率有提高趋势,但差异不显著(P>0.05);试验组草鱼粗蛋白、磷的表观消化率均显著高于对照组(P<0.05),且试验2组粗蛋白和磷的表观消化率显著高于试验1组和试验3组(P<0.05);不同水平的柠檬酸对草鱼的粗脂肪、粗灰分及钙的表观消化率未产生显著性的影响(P>0.05)。研究表明,在草鱼养殖生产中饲料中添加0.2%柠檬酸效果最好。

Syntheses of Benzoxepinoquinolinone and Benzothiepinoquinolinone

l-Benzoxepino(3, 4-b)quinolin-l3(6H)-one and its halogen,alkyl, alkoxy derivatives Va'-d' and 1-benzothiepino(3,4-b}-quinolin- 13 ( 6H)-one Vf, and its alkyl derivatives Vg, weresynthesized through cyclization of 2-(substituted phenoxymethyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids Va-d and 2-[ (un)substituted phen-ylthiomethyll-3-quinolinecarboxylic acids IVf-g in the presence ofpolyphosphoric acid.The acids IV were obtained from the corresponding ethyl-esters @ whcih were prepared through refluxing ethyl 2-bromo-methyl-3-quinolinecarboxylate(1) with substituted phenol or (un)substituted thiophenol in the presence of NaOEt.The compound Vg, was allowed to react with NBS, KaBH4, NH2OH-HCl to give compounds VII , VIII, and IX, respectively.The structures of 24 new compounds have been confirmed by elemental analysis, IR and 1H NMR.

UPLC-Q/TOF法同时定性定量分析滇芹药材中主要化学成分

目的建立UPLC-Q/TOF法同时定性、定量分析滇芹中主要化学成分。方法采用超高效液相色谱串联飞行时间质谱法进行分析,色谱柱为Agilent Poroshell 120 Hilic,流动相为乙腈-0.1%甲酸水溶液,梯度洗脱,体积流量0.3 m L/min;定性、定量采用Q-TOF正负离子全扫描+IDA(信息关联采集)模式。结果利用已建立的筛查数据库将满足质量误差小于5×10-6、同位素分布正确且含有二级碎片的离子作为分析目标化合物,结合软件Formula Finder、Mass Calculators等功能、在线数据库(Human Metabolome Database、Pub Chem、Chemical Book等)及二级碎片裂解规律,共鉴定出23个化合物,滇芹首次发现4个化合物。确定阿魏酸为定量分析指标性成分,其定量、定性离子分别为178和149;阿魏酸检测质量浓度线性范围为1.14~1 140 ng/m L(r=1.000),检测限、定量限分别为0.87、2.91 ng/m L,精密度、稳定性、重复性试验的RSD<2%,加样回收率为98.13%~101.25%(RSD=1.37%,n=5)。结论该方法灵敏度高、重现性好,分析快速、准确、可靠,可用于同时定性、定量检测滇芹药材中主要化学成分;云南滇芹中阿魏酸含量要高于西藏滇芹。