Copper complexes of anthrahydrazone bearing pyridyl side chain:Synthesis,crystal structure,anticancer activity,and DNA binding

To expand the study on the structures and biological activities of the anthracyclines anticancer drugs and reduce their toxic side effects,the new anthraquinone derivatives,9‑pyridylanthrahydrazone(9‑PAH)and 9,10‑bispyridylanthrahydrazone(9,10‑PAH)were designed and synthesized.Utilizing 9‑PAH and 9,10‑PAH as promising anticancer ligands,their respective copper complexes,namely[Cu(L1)Cl_(2)]Cl(1)and{[Cu_(4)(μ_(2)‑Cl)_(3)Cl_(4)(9,10‑PAH)_(2)(DMSO)_(2)]Cl_(2)}_(n)(2),were subsequently synthesized,where the new ligand L1 is formed by coupling two 9‑PAH ligands in the coordination reaction.The chemical and crystal structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by IR,MS,elemental analysis,and single‑crystal X‑ray diffraction.Complex 1 forms a mononuclear structure.L1 coordinates with Cu through its three N atoms,together with two Cl atoms,to form a five‑coordinated square pyramidal geometry.Complex 2 constitutes a polymeric structure,wherein each structural unit centrosymmetrically encompasses two five‑coordinated binuclear copper complexes(Cu1,Cu2)of 9,10‑PAH,with similar square pyramidal geometry.A chlorine atom(Cl_(2)),located at the symmetry center,bridges Cu1 and Cu1A to connect the two binuclear copper structures.Meanwhile,the two five‑coordinated Cu2 atoms symmetrically bridge the adjacent structural units via one coordinated Cl atom,respectively,thus forming a 1D chain‑like polymeric structure.In vitro anticancer activity assessments revealed that 1 and 2 showed significant cytotoxicity even higher than cisplatin.Specifically,the IC_(50)values of 2 against HeLa‑229 and SK‑OV‑3 cancer cell lines were determined to be(5.92±0.32)μmol·L^(-1)and(6.48±0.39)μmol·L^(-1),respectively.2 could also block the proliferation of HeLa‑229 cells in S phase and significantly induce cell apoptosis.In addition,fluorescence quenching competition experiments suggested that 2 might interact with DNA by an intercalative binding mode,offering insights into its underlying anticancer mechanism.CCDC:2388918,1;2388919,2.

Synthesis and Physico-Chemical Characterizations of Novel Hydrazone Ligands and Their Metal Complexes against Hormone-Dependent and Independent Cancers

This work deals with the synthesis and physicochemical characterizations of a new group of novel retinoidal ligands and their metal complexes. Their in vitro anti-proliferative activities have shown that ligand L1 is effective against human breast cancer BT-20 and MCF-7 cell lines. At the same time, compound L2 exerts its effect on human prostate cancer PC-3 and human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines respectively. The retinoid ligands exert their pleiotropic action toward retinoic acid receptors (RARs) than their metal complexes but all compounds exhibit concentration-dependent.

Structures and magnetism of dinuclear Co complexes based on imine derivatives

This study presents the synthesis of three dinuclear cobalt complexes based on three imine derivatives:bis-[4-(2-pyridylmethyleneamino)-phenyl]thioether(L1),bis-[4-(2-pyridylmethyleneamino)-phenyl]ether(L2),and bis-[4-(2-pyridylmethyleneamino)-phenyl]methane(L3).Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the complexes[Co_(2)(L1)3](ClO_(4))4·2CH_(3)CN(1),[Co_(2)(L2)3](ClO_(4))4·2CH_(3)OH(2),and[Co_(2)(L3)3](ClO_(4))4·2CH_(3)OH(3)all exhibit a dinuclear structure.Magnetic test results show that complex 3 exhibited irreversible SCO behavior induced by loss of solvent at 300 K,with the average Co-N bond length increasing from 0.2139(3)to 0.2153(3)nm.Meanwhile,the desolvated complex 3 exhibited paramagnetic behavior similar to that of complexes 1 and 2.Variable-temperature UV-Vis spectroscopic studies also indicate that complex 3 undergoes a solvent-loss-induced spin-state transition.CCDC:2347354,1(120 K);2347355,2(120 K);2347356,3(120 K);2347357,3(400 K).

3,6-Bis-β-Dicarbonylsubstituted Carbazoles Bearing N-Spacers and Their Eu(III) Complexes as Immunofluorescent Labelling Agents

New reagents for immunofluorescence analysis of carbazole series containing fluorinated β-dicarbonyl fragments and carboxylic substituent groups separated by spacers of different lengths from the light-gathering carbazole scaffold have been developed. The markers in complex with Eu3+ ions possess stability in the aqueous phase, intense and prolonged luminescence (τ 550 - 570 μs) with characteristic emission maxima in the region of 615 nm and excitation wavelengths in the region of 380 - 390 nm, which distinguishes them from most of the analogs used. In the study of marker conjugation with streptavidin, a reagent containing 4 - 5 europium labeling complexes based on spacer-containing carbazole tetraketone was obtained. The marker-doped silicate nanoparticles exhibit intense and long-lived luminescence in the characteristic region.

Synthesis,crystal structure,and DNA‑binding of binuclear lanthanide complexes based on a multidentate Schiff base ligand

Two new dinuclear lanthanidecomplexes,namely[Ln_(2)(dbm)_(2)(HL)_(2)(CH_(3)OH)_(2)]·4CH_(3)OH[Ln=Tb(1)and Dy(2),Hdbm=dibenzoylmethane]have been synthesized using prepared multidentate Schiff base ligand H_(3)L(hydroxy‑acetic acid(4‑diethylamino‑2‑hydroxy‑benzylidene)‑hydrazide)with good biological activity.Structure characterizations show that the complex comprises two Ln3+ions,two dbm-ions,two HL^(2-)ligands,two CH_(3)OH molecules,and four free methanol molecules.Each Ln^(3+)ion is eight‑coordinated.The two central Lnions are bridged by twoμ_(2)‑O atoms leading to a parallelogram[Ln2O2]core.The interaction between the compounds(H_(3)L,1,and 2)and the calf thymus DNA(CT‑DNA)has been further confirmed by UV‑Vis spectrometry,fluorescence titration,and cyclic voltammetry.The results showed that both 1 and 2 could undergo insertion with CT‑DNA.CCDC:2343005,1;2343006,2.

Catalytic Effect of Transition Metal Complexes of Triaminoguanidine on the Thermolysis of Energetic NC/DEGDN Composite

The transition metal complexes of triaminoguanidine(TAG-M,where M=Cobalt(Co)or Iron(Fe))have been prepared.The catalytic effect of these complexes on the thermolysis of energetic composite based on nitrocellulose and diethylene glycol dinitrate,has been investigated.Extensive characterization of the resulting energetic composites was carried out using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC).Isoconversional kinetic analysis was performed to determine the Arrhenius parameters associated with the thermolysis of the elaborated energetic formulations.It is found that TAG-M complexes have strong catalytic effect on the thermo-kinetic decomposition of NC/DEGDN by decreasing the apparent activation energy and significantly increased the total heat release.The models that govern the decomposition processes are also studied,and it is revealed that different reaction processes are accomplished by introduction metal complexes of triaminoguanidine.Overall,this study serves as a valuable reference for future research focused on the investigation of catalytic combustion features of solid propellants.

Subtraction of liposome signals in cryo-EM structural determination of protein-liposome complexes

Reconstituting membrane proteins in liposomes and determining their structure is a common method for determining membrane protein structures using single-particle cryo-electron microscopy(cryo-EM).However,the strong signal of liposomes under cryo-EM imaging conditions often interferes with the structural determination of the embedded membrane proteins.Here,we propose a liposome signal subtraction method based on single-particle two-dimensional(2D)classification average images,aimed at enhancing the reconstruction resolution of membrane proteins.We analyzed the signal distribution characteristics of liposomes and proteins within the 2D classification average images of protein–liposome complexes in the frequency domain.Based on this analysis,we designed a method to subtract the liposome signals from the original particle images.After the subtraction,the accuracy of single-particle three-dimensional(3D)alignment was improved,enhancing the resolution of the final 3D reconstruction.We demonstrated this method using a PIEZO1-proteoliposome dataset by improving the resolution of the PIEZO1 protein.

Two novel Cu(Ⅰ)complexes based on diimide and bisphosphine ligands:synthesis,crystal structure and spectroscopic properties

Two Cu(Ⅰ)complexes[Cu(Bphen)(dppBz)]ClO_(4)·2CH_(3)OH(1)and[Cu_(2)(Bphen)_(2)(dpppda)]BF_(4)(2){Bphen=4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline,dppBz=1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)benzene,dpppda=N1,N1,N4,N4-tetrakis[(diphenylphosphino)methyl]-1,4-benzenediamin}were synthesized using a one-pot method.X-ray crystallography was used to elucidate their crystal structures and photophysical properties.A series of characterization tests including elemental analysis,NMR,FT-IR,UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy,fluorescence spectroscopy,thermal gravimetric analysis and terahertz time-domain spectroscopy(THz-TDS)were used to further investigate their properties.The results show that complex 1 structure is mononuclear containing two solvent molecules per unit cell,while complex 2 structure is binuclear containing two metal centers per unit cell.According to photophysical properties and density functional theory(DFT)calculations,their luminescence properties can be attributed to metal-to-ligand charge transfer(MLCT).Both complexes have a unique stability,which is confirmed by thermal gravimetric analysis.

Preparation,physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of genistein phospholipid complexes

Genistein phospholipid complex(GS-PC)was produced in order to increase the solubility and antioxidant activity of genistein(GS),an insoluble natural polyphenol compound.By using the solvent evaporation process,GS-PC was produced.Several characteristics techniques were used to confi rm the production of GS-PC,and its physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity were investigated.The outcome showed that GS-PC had a recombination rate of 96.84%±0.51%.The characterization results confi rmed that GS-PC was formed by the intermolecular interaction between GS and phospholipids.In vitro antioxidant studies showed that GS-PC had a certain scavenging ability on DPPH free radicals,ABTS free radicals and hydroxyl free radicals.In summary,the results of this study indicated that GS-PC could be used as a formula to improve its solubility and antioxidant activity.

Synthesis,structure,and magnetic property of a cobalt(Ⅱ)complex based on pyridyl⁃substituted imino nitroxide radical

A new cobalt(Ⅱ)-radical complex:[Co(im4-py)_(2)(PNB)_(2)](im4-py=2-(4'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazole-1-oxyl,HPNB=p-nitrobenzoic acid)has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis,elemental analysis,IR,and magnetic properties.X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the complex exists as mononuclear molecules and Co(Ⅱ)ion is four-coordinated with two radicals and two PNB-ligands.The magnetic susceptibility study indicates the complex exhibits weak ferromagnetic interactions between cobalt(Ⅱ)and im4-py radical.The magnetic property is explained by the magnetic and structure exchange mechanism.CCDC:976028.

Quantile-based optimization under uncertainties for complex engineering structures using an active learning basis-adaptive PC-Kriging model

The Reliability-Based Design Optimization(RBDO)of complex engineering structures considering uncertainties has problems of being high-dimensional,highly nonlinear,and timeconsuming,which requires a significant amount of sampling simulation computation.In this paper,a basis-adaptive Polynomial Chaos(PC)-Kriging surrogate model is proposed,in order to relieve the computational burden and enhance the predictive accuracy of a metamodel.The active learning basis-adaptive PC-Kriging model is combined with a quantile-based RBDO framework.Finally,five engineering cases have been implemented,including a benchmark RBDO problem,three high-dimensional explicit problems,and a high-dimensional implicit problem.Compared with Support Vector Regression(SVR),Kriging,and polynomial chaos expansion models,results show that the proposed basis-adaptive PC-Kriging model is more accurate and efficient for RBDO problems of complex engineering structures.

Geochemistry and petrogenesis of Mesoproterozoic mafic granulite and amphibolite dykes from Saltora, Bankura district, Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex, eastern India: Implications for their emplacement in within-plate setting

Distinguishing high-grade mafic-ultramafic rocks originally crystallized from within-plate basaltic magmatism is challenging and crucial because the chemical composition of the igneous rocks has been modified during high-grade metamorphism,causing misidentification of the characters of the parental magma.Proterozoic metamorphosed mafic dykes occur throughout the Chhotanagpur Gneissic Complex(CGC)of eastern Indian shield.The E-W trending mafic dykes from the Saltora area in the southeastern CGC underwent metamorphism in two episodes:M1(650 MPa;770℃)and M2(300 MPa;744℃).The metamafics are enriched in LILE,depleted in HFSE,and display strong fractionation of LREE,nearly flat HREE patterns in a chondrite-normalized REE diagram,and show tholeiitic differentiation trend.Their geochemical affinity is towards rift-related,continental within-plate basalts.About 7%–10%melting of the carbonated spinel-peridotite sub-continental lithospheric mantle(SCLM)produced the parental mafic magma.The pre-existing SCLM was metasomatized by slab-derived fluid during the previous subduction.The upwelling of the asthenosphere in a post-collisional tectonic setting caused E-W trending fractures,lithospheric thinning,and gravitational collapse.These dykes were emplaced during crustal extension around 1070 Ma.The remarkable geochemical similarity between the mafic dykes of Saltora and Dhanbad,the ca.1096 Ma Mahoba(Bundelkhand craton),and the ca.1070 Ma Alcurra mafic dykes in Australia supports a genetic link.

Characteristics and Comparative Study of Chlorophyll-protein Complexes from Siphonous Green Algae

By mild PAGE method, 11, 11, 7 and 9 chlorophyll_protein complexes were isolated from two species of siphonous green algae (Codium fragile (Sur.) Hariot and Bryopsis corticulans Setch.), green alga (Ulothrix flacca (Dillw.) Thur.), and spinach (Spinacia oleracea Mill.), respectively. Apparent molecular weights, Chl a/b ratios, distribution of chlorophyll, absorption spectra, low temperature fluorescence spectra of these complexes were determined, and compared with one another. PSⅠ complexes of two siphonous green algae are larger in apparent molecular weight because of the attachment of relative highly aggregated LHCⅠ. Four isolated light_harvesting complexes of PSⅡ are all siphonaxanthin_Chl a/b_protein complexes, and they are not monomers and oligomers like those in higher plants. Especially, the absence of 730 nm fluorescence in PSⅠ complexes indicates a distinct structure and energy transfer pattern.

Preparation and Physicochemical Characterization of Quercetin-HP-β-CD Inclusion Complexes

Aim To prepare and characterize the QURC-HP-β-CD inclusion complexes and investigate the thermodynamic parameters of the process. Methods QURC-HP-β-CD inclusion complexes were prepared by the grinding method. The equilibrium inclusion constants and thermodynamic parameters were determinated by phase solubility analysis. Dissolution tests were performed to study the dissolution rate of inclusion complexes. The formation of inclusion complexes was confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry （ DSC）, infrared spectroscopy （IR） , powder X-ray diffractometry （PXRD） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. Results The aqueous solubility of quercetin was greatly increased （ about 37 folds） by inclusion technique, and the initial dissolution rate was markedly improved （10 folds） in the first 5 min. The results of DSC and SEM photographs showed that quercetin crystal disappeared in inclusion complexes, which indicated the formation of new phase. FT-IR spectra showed that the carbonyl quercetin crystal grinding method. absorption band of quercetin was shifted. PXRD showed that the diffraction peak of disappeared. Conclusion QURC-HP-β-CD inclusion complexes are produced by the The solubility of quercetin is improved by the inclusion technique.

Electronic Structures, DNA-binding, SAR, and Spectral Properties of Ruthenium Methylimidazole Complexes [Ru（MeIm）4L]^2＋（L=iip,tip,2ntz）

Theoretical studies on the electronic and geometric structures, the trend in DNA-binding affinities as well as the the structure-activity relationship （SAR） of a series of water-soluble Ru（II） methylimidazole complexes, i.e. [Ru（Mehn）4iip]^2＋ （1） （MeIm=l-methylimidazole, iip=2-（1H-imidazo-4-group）-lH-imidazo[n,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline）, [Ru（MeIm）4tip]^2＋ （2） （tip=2-（thiophene-2-group）-lH-imidazo[4,5-f] [i,10]phenanthroline）, and [Ru（Melm）42ntz]^2＋ （3） （2ntz=2-（2-nitro-l,3-thiazole-5-group）-lH-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline）, were car- ried out using the density functional theory （DFT）. The electronic structures of these Ru（II） complexes were analyzed on the basis of their geometric structures optimized in aqueous solution, and the trend in the DNA-binding constants （Kb） was reasonably explained. The results show that the replacement of imidazole ligand by thiophene ligand can effectively improve the DNA-binding affinity of the complex. Meanwhile, it was found that introduc- ing the stronger electronegative N atom and NO2 group on terminal loop of intercalative ligand can obviously reduce the complex＇s LUMO and HOMO-LUMO gap energies. Based on these findings, the designed complex [Ru（MeIm）42ntz]^2＋ （3） can be expected to have the greatest Kb value in complexes 1-3. In addition, the structure-activity relationships and antitumor mechanism were also carefully discussed, and the antimetastatic activity of the designed complex 3 was predicted. Finally, the electronic absorption spectra of this series of complexes in aqueous solution were calculated, simulated and assigned using DFT/TDDFT methods as well as conductor-like polarizable continuum model （CPCM）, and were in good agreement with the experimental results.

Resonance Raman Spectra of Purified PS Ⅱ Core Antenna Complexes CP43 and CP47

PSⅡ core antenna complexes, CP43 and CP47, were purified from spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) by DEAE Fractogel TSK 650S anion exchange chromatography. Their normal temperature (298 K) resonance Raman spectra were measured. The results suggest that all β carotenoids bound to CP43 and CP47 are in all trans configuration and likely in twisted conformations.

Changes of Chorophyll protein Complexes and Photosynthetic Activities of Chloroplasts from Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) Seeds Germinating in Light

The changes of chlorophyll_protein complexes and photosynthetic activities of chloroplast isolated from lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) seeds germinating under illumination were studied. SDS PAGE analysis of chlorophyll_protein complexes showed that there was only the light harvesting chlorophyll a/b protein complex from PSⅡ (LHCⅡ) precursor in chloroplast from lotus seeds germinated for 2 to 6 days, while LHC Ⅱ 1, and the chlorophyll_protein complex of PSⅠ (CPⅠ) appeared on the 8th day of germination and PSⅡ reaction center complex appeared later. Studies on the polypeptides composition of the chloroplast revealed the following results: 1) Small amount of the 27 kD polypeptide was synthesized in invisible light; 2) The 30 kD polypeptide existed previously in the plumules of the dry seeds; 3) The amount of the 30 kD polypeptide was more than any other polypeptides before germination and decreased gradually throughout germination, while the 27 kD polypeptide changed in the opposite way; 4) In the process of germination, measurement of the electron transport rate and the fluorescence induction kinetics at room temperature showed that PSⅡ activities and efficiency of primary light energy transformation were only experimentally measurable after 7 days of germination and gradually increased afterwards. At the same time, the chl a/b ratio rose from the lower value to normal; 5) The changes of chloroplast membrane components and its functions are concomitant in concert with that of the ultrastructure of chloroplast membranes during germination, as shown in our earlier work . The results have proved again that a different developmental pathway of chloroplast is likely to exist in the lotus plumules, which might provide an important clue for N. nucifera in having an unique position in the phylogeny of the angiosperm.

The Possible Mechanism of Photoinhibition of Purified PSⅠ Complexes

The protecting effect of histidine on the photodamage of pigments and proteins of the isolated PSⅠ particles from the chloroplast of Spinacia oleracea L. during the strong illumination (2 300 μmol·m -2 ·s -1 ) was studied by spectroscopy and SDS_PAGE. The absorbance of PSⅠ particles decreased during the strong illumination treatment, but the decrease would be slowed down in the presence of externally added histidine after 30 min illumination. The decrease of CD (circular dichroism) signal intensities of PSⅠ particles also was slowed down by the added histidine after about 10 min illumination. The retarded protecting effect of the added histidine on the photobleaching of pigments of PSⅠ complexes implied that the mechanisms of photoinhibition of isolated PSⅠ complexes are different from early stage to later stage during the strong illumination treatment. In addition, the added histidine suppressed the decrease of 77 K fluorescence yield of PSⅠ particles during the illumination. SDS_PAGE showed that the added histidine not only protected the reaction center proteins of PSⅠ particles, but also protected other subunits of PSⅠ particles from degradation.

Investigation on Non-covalent Complexes of Cyclodextrins with Li＋ in Gas Phase by Mass Spectrometry

To investigate the non-covalent interaction between cyclodextrins （CD） and lithium ion, a stoichiometry of α-CD, β-CD, heptakis（2,6-di-O-methyl）-β-CD （DM-β-CD）, or heptakis（2,3,6-tri-O-methyl）-β-CD （TM-β-CD） was mixed with lithium salt, respectively, and then incubated at room temperature for 10 min to reach the equilibrium. In posi- tive mode, the electrospray ionization mass spectrometry （ESI-MS） results demonstrated that lithium ion can conjugate to α-, β-, DM-β- or TM-β-CD and form 1：1 stoichiometric non-covalent complexes. The binding of the complexes was further confirmed by collision- induced dissociation. The dissociation constants Kdl of four complexes （Li＋α-CD, Li＋β- CD, Li＋DM-β-CD, and Li＋TM-β-CD） were determined by mass spectrometric titration. The results showed Kdl were 18.7, 26.7, 33.6, 30.5 μmol/L for the complexes of Li＋ with α-CD, β-CD, DM-β-CD, and TM-β-CD, respectively. Kdl for the Li＋ complexes of/3-CD is smaller than that of DM-β-CD due to its steric effect of the partial substituted -CH3. The Kdl for the Li＋ complexes of DM-β-CD is nearly in agreement with that of TM-β-CD, indicating Li＋ is more likely to locate in the small rim of DM-β-CD＇s hydrophobic cavity. The DFT results showed through electrostatic interaction, one Li＋ can strongly conjugate to four neighboring oxygen atoms. For the （α-CD＋Li）＋ complex, one Li＋ may also situate the small rim of α-CD＇s hydrophobic cavity to form a non-specific host-guest complex.

Determination of Stability Constants of Cadmium-Glycine Complexes by a Unified Treatment for Potentiometric and Polarographic Data

The cadmium（Ⅱ）-glycine system was studied by the two experimental techniques, ion sensitive electrode （ISE） and differential pulse polarography （DPP）, and the experimental data obtained were used by a unified mathematical treatment to calculate the complex stability constants. The combination of the two techniques is of many advantages as ISE can be performed at low [LT]：[MT] ratios and significantly higher [MT], whereas DPP could be used well at large [LT]：[MT] ratios and much smaller [MT]. This makes it possible to study a metal-ligand system in a relatively broader range of experimental conditions that, in turn, provides more information about the metakligand system of interest. Applying the unified mathematical treatment to the cadmium-glycine system, two new complexes MHL and ML2（OH） as well as three complexes ML, ML2 and ML3, reported in literatures, could be modeled and all their stability constants have been refined.