Spectral Differences of the Molecule-ion Adducts of β-Cyclodextrin and Lithium Carbonate

A small shielding effect on the hydrogen atoms of chiral carbons of β-cyclodextrin （β-CD） was detected by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance, but a large environmental change of the chiral carbon atoms at high concentration ratios of lithium carbonate （Li2CO3） to β-CD was observed by polarimetry in aqueous solution. These findings urged us to investigate whether different formation conditions of the molecule-ion system between Li2CO3 and β-CD in solid state were involved in different spectral performances. To answer the question, we prepared three adducts of Li2CO3 to β-CD, i.e., samples 1, 2, and 3, by magnetic stirring, solvothermal and grinding conditions, respectively. Powder X-ray diffraction and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy provided the information of formation of the three molecule-ion adducts. Besides, scanning electron microscope images provided different surface information of the three adducts. Further, significant spectral differences in thermal behavior of these adducts were found by thermogravimetry and derivative thermogravimetry.

Significant Positive Correlation of Plasma BPDE-Albumin Adducts to Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene in Coke Oven Workers

Objective To investigate the application of BPDE-albumin adducts as monitoring biomarkers for coke oven workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons （PAHs） and to explore possible relationship between BPDE-albumin adducts and urinary 1-hydroxypyrene （1-OHP） levels in them. Methods Thirty-seven coke oven workers from a coke plant and 47 controls without the occupational exposure to PAHs were recruited in this study. The levels of plasma BPDE-albumin adducts and urinary 1-OHP were analyzed using high performance liquid chromatography. Results The median levels of BPDE-albumin adducts （42.10 fmol/mg albumin） and urinary 1-OHP （5.46 μmol/mol creatinine） were significantly higher in coke oven workers than in controls （14.16 fmol/mg albumin, 2.96μmol/mol creatinine, respectively; P〈0.01）. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that coke oven workers were at higher risk of having BPDE-albumin adduct levels above 25.30 μmol/mg albumin （OR=1.79, P〈0.01） and urinary 1-OHP levels above 4.13 μmol/mol creatinine （OR=2.45, P〈0.05）. There was a positive correlation between the levels of BPDE-albumin adducts and urinary 1-OHP in all subjects （rs=0.349, P〈0.01）. Conclusion BPDE-albumin adduct is a useful biomarker for monitoring long-term exposure to PAHs, and plasma BPDE-albumin adducts level is significantly correlated to urinary 1-OHP levels in coke oven workers.

Chem oprevention of 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenyli-midazo[4,5-b]pyridine-induced carcinogen-DNA adducts by Chinese cabbage in rats

AIM The food-borne carcinogen 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) induces colon and mammary gland tumors in rats and has been implicated in the etiology of human colorectal cancer. This study was conducted to examine the potentially preventive effect of Chinese cabbage (Brassica chinensis), a brassica vegetable most commonly consumed in China, against this carcinogen-induced DNA adduct formation in rats and its possible mechanisms.METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were maintained for 10 days on basal diet or diet containing 20% (w/ w) freeze-dried cabbage powder prior to administration of a single dose of PhIP (10 mg/ kg) by oral gavage. Rats were sacrificed at 20 h after PhIP treatment and PhIP-DNA adducts in the colon, heart, lung and liver were analyzed using 32P-postlabeling technique. Levels of hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1 and 1A2, as indicated by 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase and 7-methlxyresorufin O-demethylase activity, and cytosolic glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) towards 1-chloro-2, 4-dinitrobenzene (CDNB) in the liver, lung and colon were measured.RESULTS Rats pre-treated with Chinese cabbage and given a single dose of PhIP had reduced levels of PhIP-DNA adducts in the colon, heart, lung and liver, with inhibition rates of 82.3%, 60.6%, 48.4% and 48.9%, respectively (P＜0.01). The enzyme assays revealed that Chinese cabbage induced both CYP1A1 and 1A2 activity, but the induction was preferential for CYP1A1 over 1A2 (81% vs 51%). GST activity towards CDNB in the liver and lung, but not colon, was also significantly increased by cabbage treatment.CONCLUSION The results indicate that Chinese cabbage has a preventive effect on PhIP-initiated carcinogenesis in rats and the mechanism is likely to involve the induction of detoxification enzymes.

A New Diels-Alder Type Adduct and a New Flavone from the Stem and Root Bark of Morus mongolica

A new Diels-Alder type adduct mongolicin G （1） and a new flavone 5＇-（1＂, 1＂-dimethylallyl）-5,7,2＇,4＇-tetrahydroxyflavone （2） were isolated from the stem and root bark of Morus mongolica. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analysis and chiroptical methods.

GSTM1 and XRCC3 Polymorphisms:Effects on Levels of Aflatoxin B1-DNA Adducts

Objective： Aflatoxin B1 （AFB1）, which can cause the formation of AFB1-DNA adducts, is a known human carcinogen. AFB1-exposure individuals with inherited susceptible carcinogen-metabolizing or repairing genotypes may experience an increased risk of genotoxicity. This study was designed to investigate whether the polymorphisms of two genes, the metabolic gene Glutathione S-transferase M1 （GSTM1） and DNA repair gene x-ray repair cross-complementing group 3 （XRCC3）, can affect the levels of AFB1-DNA adducts in Guangxi Population （n= 966） from an AFB1-exposure area. Methods： AFB1-DNA adducts were measured by ELISA, and GSTM1 and XRCC3 codon 241 genotypes were identified by PCR-RFLP. Results： The GSTM1-null genotype [adjusted odds ratio （OR） = 2.09; 95% confidence interval （CI） = 1.61-2.71] and XRCC3 genotypes with 241 Met alleles [i.e., XRCC3-TM and -MM, adjusted ORs （95% CI） were 1.43 （1.08-1.89） and 2.42 （1.13-5.22）, respectively] were significantly associated with higher levels of AFB1-DNA adducts. Compared with those individuals who did not express any putative risk genotypes as reference （OR = 1）, individuals featuring all of the putative risk genotypes did experience a significantly higher DNA-adduct levels （adjusted ORs were 2.87 for GSTM1-null and XRCC3-TM; 5.83 for GSTM1-null and XRCC3-MM）. Additionally, there was a positive joint effect between XRCC3 genotypes and long-term AFB1 exposure in the formation of AFB1-DNA adducts. Conclusion： These results suggest that individuals with susceptible genotypes GSTM1-null, XRCC3-TM, or XRCC3-MM may experience an increased risk of DNA damage elicited by AFB1 exposure.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of New Supramolecular Adducts of[PtCl_6]^(2-) with Cucurbit [7] uril:[(H_3O)_2 [PtCl_6]_3 [C_(42)H_(42)N_(28)O_ (14)_2·H_2O

A novel supramolecular adduct 3(C 42H 42N 28O 14) 2·H 2O (1) was synthesized by mixing 2- and cucurbit uril in solution of hydrochloric acid. The crystal structure was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to orthorhombic system and space group F dd2 with cell dimensions: a=4.705 33 (5) nm, b=7.153 80 (6) nm, c= 1.894 61 (2) nm, Z=16, V=63.7744 (11) nm3, D c= 1.534 g/cm3, μ=3.007 mm -1, F(000)=29 120, R 1= 0.070 7, wR 2=0.169 2. In crystal, the cucurb uril molecules form two zig-zag chains.

CO_(2) Adducts of the Amino and Imino Groups Studied by ~1HNMR and ^(13)CNMR

CO2 adducts of L-(+)-asparaginic acid and some polyhydroxylated alkaloids was studied by 1HNMR and 13CNMR in this paper.

Theoretical Investigation of Detailed Thermodynamic Character of Possible Difunctional Adducts Model

The B3LYP/6-31G^＊ level of theory was used to optimize trans-[Pt（NH3）（Am）G-L], where Am = quinoline or thiazole and L is chosen as the model for functional groups of peptide side chains, and for adenine and guanine sites of DNA as the ultimate target of platinum anticancer drugs. Bond dissociating energy and stability energy of complexes are chosen to study detailedly thermodynamic character of possible difunctional adducts model. In order to investigate the influence of a polarizable environment on the energy of the Pt-L bond formation, we adopt a new bonding energy formula brought forward by Lippard and his coworkers： △H（Sol） = △H（SCF） ＋ △G（Solv）, which is quite appropriate to compare with what is found in experimental studies. Our calculated results demonstrate that N-containing ligands are more favored in view of thermodynamics both in gas phrase and in solution. However, it is worthly to be noted that addition of solvation free energies result in moderate correction of bonding energy in relative ordering, and the largest ones both present in imidazole ligand, not in guanine ligand. Finally, the nature of bond is analyzed in terms of partial charges distribution based on NBO population.

Facile and Stereoselective Synthesis of N-Substituted Benzotriazole with Baylis-Hillman Adducts

A convenient method has been developed toward the stereoselective synthesis of N-substituted benzotriazole derivatives under mild conditions. The good stereolectivity, high yields and the simple procedure make the present protocol attractive.

Active Oxygen Radical Scavenging Ability of Water-Soluble β-Alanine C_(60) Adducts

Water-soluble b-alanine C60 adducts were synthesized, and the scavenging ability to superoxygen anion radical O2- and hydroxyl radical.OH were studied by autoxidation of pyrogallol and chemiluminescence, respectively. It was found thatβ-alanine C60 adducts showed an excellent efficiency in eliminating superoxygen anion radical and hydroxyl radical. The 50% inhibition concentration (IC50) for superoxygen anion radical and hydroxyl radical were 0.15 mg/mL and 0.048 mg/mL, respectively. The difference should be mainly attributed to the different scavenging mechanisms.

2,2'-Bipyridine Adduct of Bis(O,O'-di(2-phenylethyl)dithiophosphato)cadmium(Ⅱ):Synthesis,Spectroscopic Characterization,Crystal Structure and Antibacterial Activity

A new 2,2＂-bipyridine adduct of bis（O,O＇-di（2-phenylethyl）dithiophosphato） cadmium（II）, [Cd{S2P（OCH2CH2Ph）2}2＂bipy] （1, bipy -- 2,2＂-bipyridine）, was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses, IR, UV-vis, 1H NMR, fluorescence spectroscopy, thermo-gravimetric analysis, and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The crystal of 1 crystallizes in triclinic, space group P1 with a = 10.4607（19）, b = 11.679（2）, c = 18.480（3） A, a = 98.900（2）, β = 103.321（2）, ）, = 91.779（2）, V= 2165.2（7） A3, Dc = 1.447 g/cm3, Z = 2, C42H4404N2P2S4Cd, Mr = 943.37, F（000） = 968,μ = 0.814 mm-1, the final R = 0.0536 and wR = 0.1206 for 6275 observed reflections with 1 〉 2a（/） and R = 0.0690 and wR = 0.1339 for all data. The result shows that the Cd（1） centre is five-coordinated by two N and three S atoms in a highly distorted square pyramidal configuration. The C-H＇＂S hydrogen bonding interactions and a set of weak intermolecular r-r stacking between adjacent aromatic rings stabilize the structure and make 1 assemble into a 1D zig-zag chain. In addition, the antibacterial activities of 1 against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus bacteria were also screened by disc diffusion method.

The expression of PAH-DNA adducts in lung tissues of Xuanwei female lung cancer patients

Objective:The coal-fired pollution in Xuanwei area has been considered to be local main reason for high incidence of female lung cancers.The aim of the study was to investigate the expression of PAH-DNA adducts in lung tissues of Xuanwei female lung cancer patients, and to explore the relationship between the large number of coal-fired pollution PAHs materials and the high incidence of Xuanwei female lung cancers.Methods:We totally collected each 20 cases of Xuanwei female lung cancer patients, Xuanwei male lung cancer patients, non-Xuanwei female lung cancer patients and collected each 10 cases of Xuanwei, non-Xuanwei female patients with benign lung lesions.The cancer tissues, adjacent cancer tissues and normal lung tissues were collected in lung cancer patients and only the normal tissues were collected in benign lung lesion patients.There were total 80 cases and 200 tissues.Using immunofluorescence, we detected the expression of PAH-DNA adducts in each group.Image pro-plus 6.0 software was used to analyze the images and did part quantified analysis.SPSS 13.0 statistical software was used to analyze the data.Results:The positive expressions of PAH-DNA adducts in lung cancer tissues, adjacent cancer tissues and normal lung tissues of Xuanwei female lung cancer patients were 90%, 80% and 65%, respectively.They were higher than the positive expressions of PAH-DNA adducts in Xuanwei male lung cancer patients (35%, 30% and 30%) and non-Xuanwei female lung cancer patients (20%, 15% and 10%; P<0.01).The expression of PAH-DNA adducts in lung tissues of Xuanwei female benign lung lesion patients (70%) was higher than that in non-Xuanwei female benign lung lesion patients (10%).With the direction changing from cancer tissues, adjacent cancer tissues to normal lung tissues, the expression of PAH-DNA adducts was decreased but had no statistical difference (P>0.05).Conclusion:The expression of PAH-DNA adducts in lung tissues of Xuanwei females was higher than that in Xuanwei males and non-Xuanwei females.

Non-covalent Bonded 3D Supramolecular Architectures Based on Acid-base Adducts

Two novel acid-base adducts,[H2L1^2＋]（Hpbda）2（1,L1 = 1,4-di（lH-imidazol-4-yl）benzene,H2pbda = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid） and[H2L2^2＋]（NO3）2（2,L2 = l,4-di（l-carboxymethyl-imidazol-4-yl）benzene）,have been prepared and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,IR spectroscopy and elemental analysis.Compound 1 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/n with a = 5.3525（11）,b = 9.1471（19）,c = 19.314（4） ？,β = 92.342（3）°,V= 944.8（3） A°3,Z = 2,C16H16N6O（10）,Mr = 452.35,Dc = 1.590 g/cm^3,μ = 0.135 mm^-1,S = 1.058,F（000） = 468,the final R = 0.0661 and wR = 0.1887 for 2298 observed reflections（I〉 2σ（I））.Compound 2 crystallizes in monoclinic,space group P21/c with a = 9.6923（10）,b = 17.2950（17）,c = 7.1880（7） ？,β =94.801（2）°,V= 1200.7（2）A°3,Z = 2,C（28）H（22）N4O8,Mr = 542.50,Dc = 1.501 g/cm^3,μ = 0.112 mm^-1,S= 1.060,F（000） = 564,the final R = 0.0394 and wR = 0.1017 for 2768 observed reflections（I 〉2σ（I））.In the title compounds,both of L1 and L2 ligands act as weak base to accept protons to exhibit diprotonated H2L1^2＋ and H2L2^2＋ form,which can effectively employ as hydrogen bonding donors to combine anion moieties to form binary adducts respectively.In the crystal packing diagram of two polymers,there exist extensive noncovalent interactions including charge-transfer interactions,C（N）-H…π and N-H…O,C-H…O,O-H…O hydrogen bonding interactions between co-crystal moieties which consolidate the structures of supramolecular polymers,thus generating three-dimensional（3D） frameworks.

Four New Phloroglucinol-Terpene Adducts from the Leaves of Myrciaria cauliflora

Myrcauones A-D(1-4),four new phloroglucinol-terpene adducts were isolated from the leaves of Myrciaria cauliflora.Their structures with absolute configurations were elucidated by combination of spectroscopic analysis,single crystal X-ray diffraction,and electronic circular dichroism(ECD)calculations.Compound 1 was a rearranged isobutylphloroglucinol-pinene adduct featuring an unusual 2,3,4,4a,10,11-hexahydro-1H-3,11a-methanodibenzo[b,f]oxepin backbone.Compound 4 showed moderate antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including multiresistant strains.

Biological transformation,kinetics and dose-response assessments of bound musk ketone hemoglobin adducts in rainbow trout as biomarkers of environmental exposure

Low levels (ng/g) of musk ketone (MK),used as a fragrance additive in the formulation of personal care products,are frequently detected in the water and other environment.Thus,aquatic organisms can be continuously exposed to MK.In this study,kinetics and dose-response assessments of 2-amino-MK (AMK) metabolite,bound to cysteine-hemoglobin (Hb) in rainbow trout,formed by enzymatic nitro-reduction of MK have been demonstrated.Trout were exposed to a single exposure of 0.010,0.030,0.10,and 0.30 mg MK/g fish.Tw...

Determination of hemoglobin adduct of a musk xylene metabolite in trout as biomarker of exposure by gas chromatography mass spectrometry

Musk xylene（MX） is frequently used as fragrances in formulation of personal care products. Quantification of a bound 4-amino- MX（4-AMX） as cysteine adducts in trout hemoglobin（Hb） was made by gas chromatography-ion trap-mass spectrometry（GC/MS）. The Hb samples were collected from trout after 24 h exposure to MX at 10μg/g, and or menhaden oil（control）. The formation of cysteine-Hb adduct was observed from nitroso derivative of MX, released by alkaline hydrolysis. The released 4-AMX metabolite was extracted in n- hexane. The extract was then reduced by evaporation, and analyzed by GC/MS. When similar agreement of mass spectral features and retention time of 4-AMX were obtained in both standard and sample solutions, the presence of 4-AMX metabolite in the Hb was confirmed. The concentration of 4-AMX was found to be 3.1 × 10^-6 6.9 × 10^-6 mg/g in the Hb solution. Quantitation was made based on an internal standard, a calibration plot, and response factor. In the non-hydrolyzed and laboratory blank extracts, the 4-AMX metabolite was not detected. Additionally, coeluting and interfefing ions were observed in the biological samples.

Improved preparation and identification of aristolochic acid-DNA adducts by solid-phase extraction with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry

Aristolochic acid （AA） is a known nephrotoxin and potential carcinogen, which can form covalent DNA adducts after metabolic activation in vivo and in vitro. A simple method for preparation and characterization of aristolochic acid-DNA adducts was developed. Four AA-adducts were synthesized by a direct reaction of AAI/AAII with 2′-deoxynucleosides. The reaction mixture was first cleaned-up and pre-concentrated using solid phase extraction （SPE）, and further purified by a reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography （HPLC）. By the application of developed SPE procedure, matrices and byproducts in reaction mixture could be greatly reduced and adducts of high purity （more than 94% as indicated by HPLC） were obtained. The purified AA-DNA adducts were identified and characterized with liquid-electrospray ionization-quadrupole-time of flight-mass spectrometry （LC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS/MS） and LC-Diode array detector-fluorescence （LC-DAD-FL） analysis. This work provides a robust tool for possible large-scale preparation of AA-DNA adduct standards, which can promote the further studies on carcinogenic and mutagenic mechanism of aristolochic acids.

Combined Toxicity of an Environmental Remediation Residue,Magnetite Fe3O4 Nanoparticles/Cr(Ⅵ)Adduct

Objective This paper aims to elucidate the combined toxicity of magnetite nanoparticles/Chromium [MNPs/Cr（Ⅵ）] adducts. Methods The HEK293 cell was exposed to either Cr（Ⅵ） or MNPs, or their adducts MNPs/Cr（Ⅵ）. The cytotoxicity was evaluated by assessing the cell viability, apoptosis, oxidative stress induction, and cellular uptake. Results The toxicity of formed adducts is significantly reduced when compared to Cr（Ⅵ） anions. We found that the cellular uptake of MNPs/Cr（Ⅵ） adduct was rare, only few particles were endocytosed from the extracellular fluid and not accumulated in the cell nucleus. On the other hand, the Cr（Ⅵ） anions entered cells, generated oxidative stress, induced cell apoptosis, and caused cytotoxicity. Conclusion The results showed minor effects of the nanoadducts on the tested cells and supported that magnetite nanoparticles could be implemented in the wastewater treatment process in which advantageous properties outweigh the risks.

Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Adduct [La(NO_3)_3·4H_2O]·2(BQEB)

New podand compound 1,2 bis (8′ quinolyloxy ethoxy) benzene (BQEB) was prepared. A lanthanum adduct with BQEB was synthesized and its structure was characterized by X ray crystal analysis using Mo Kα radiation ( λ =0 071073 nm). Crystal data: space group C2/c, Z=4, a =1 8636(3) nm, b =2 0036(3) nm, c =1 5186(3) nm, α =90 00°, β =91 452(14)°, γ =90 00°, R f=0 0373 for 6520 observed data. In the crystal structure the La 3+ is ten coordinated by three NO - 3 and four H 2O. Two podand molecules link to the coordination core via O—H…N (average O…N=0 2766(3) nm) hydrogen bonds. The adduct has a one dimensional chain sandwich structure consisting of every two podand molecules with a [La(NO 3) 3·4H 2O] as a bridge. The whole crystal is packed in a manner of…LLMLLMLL….

Strong Room-Temperature Photoluminescence from the Novel Adduct of C_(60) with Aliphatic Amines

Strong room-temperature photoluminescence from the adducts of C60 reacting with five different aliphatic amines, namely propylethylamine (PPA), n-butyl amine (BTA), n-heptylamine (HPA) and dodecylamine (DDA) and diethylamine (DEA), was firstly found from their toluene solution at relatively shorter wavelength around 519 nm.The fluorescence intensity has a good correlation with the length of n-alkyl group chain, the steric position and concentration of different amines and setting of solution as well as the UV-radiation. Their fluorescence quenching by concentration and by aromatic electron-donor N,N-dimethylaniline (DMA) were first investigated and determined.