A simple and efficient method for solvent-free iodination of hydroxylated aromatic aldehydes and ketones using iodine and iodic acid by grinding method

Green,mild and efficient iodination of hydroxylated aromatic aldehydes and ketones using iodine and iodic acid in the solidstate by grinding under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.This method provides several advantages such as environmentally friendly,short reaction times,high yields,non-hazardous and simple work-up procedure.

Electrochemically Generated Iodine Cations from a Glassy Carbon Electrode for Highly Selective Iodination of Anisole

The synthesis of aryl iodides from commercially available raw chemicals by simple,cheap and green strategies is of fundamental signifi cance.Aryl iodides can undergo a series of homo-/cross-coupling reactions for the synthesis of important industrial chemicals and materials.Traditional methods require the electrophilic substitution on aromatic compounds by iodine or hypervalent iodine compounds,which suff ers from the use of erosive halogens or hazardous oxidants.With the development of green chemistry in the fi eld of electrochemical synthesis,anodic oxidation-derived I^(+)cations have been used for substitution reactions.However,the selectivity of the iodination by these electrochemical methods remains unsatisfactory.We believed that the anolyte is contaminated by trace platinum species from the working electrode.Herein,we report the generation of active I^(+)species from the anodic oxidation of I_(2) in acetonitrile using a glassy carbon electrode.With the presence of H^(+),electrolyte prepared with a glassy carbon anode can react with anisole to selectively form 4-iodoanisole with a yield as high as 97%.On contrast,the electrolytes prepared from Pt and graphite anodes fi nished the reaction with yields of 16%and 60%for 4-iodoanisole,respectively.This electrochemical method also applies to the iodination of toluene,benzonitrile and bromobenzene,delivering the target para-iodination products with 92%,84%,and 73%yields,respectively.Thus,an atom-effi cient and highly selective aryl iodination method was developed without the use of excessive oxidants.

A mild,efficient and selective iodination of aromatic compounds using iodine and 1,4-bis(triphenylphosphonium)-2-butene peroxodisulfate

A simple and efficient method for the iodination of aromatic compounds has been achieved in the presence of iodine and 1,4- bis（triphenylphosphonium）-2-butene peroxodisulfate.

Freeze-induced acceleration of iodide oxidation and consequent iodination of dissolved organic matter to form organoiodine compounds

Freeze-induced acceleration of I–oxidation and the consequent iodination of dissolved organic matter(DOM)contribute to the formation of organoiodine compounds(OICs)in cold regions.The formed OICs may be a potentially important source of risk and are very closely with the environment and human health.Herein,we investigated the acceleration effects of the freeze process on I–oxidation and the formation of OICs.In comparison to reactive iodine species(RIS)formed in aqueous solutions,I–oxidation and RIS formation were greatly enhanced in frozen solution and were affected by pH,and the content of I–and O_(2).Freeze-thaw process further promoted I–oxidation and the concentration of RIS reached 45.7μmol/L after 6 freeze-thaw cycles.The consequent products of DOM iodination were greatly promoted in terms of both concentration and number.The total content of OICs ranged from 0.02 to 2.83μmol/L under various conditions.About 183–1197 OICs were detected by Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry,and more than 96.2%contained one or two iodine atoms.Most OICs had aromatic structures and were formed via substitution and addition reactions.Our findings reveal an important formation pathway for OICs and shed light on the biogeochemical cycling of iodine in the natural aquatic environment.

Study on the iodination of uracil derivatives

5-Iodouracil derivatives have interesting biological activities and can serve as important substrates for the metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce alkyl, alkenyl, and alkynyl groups to the C-5 position of uracil derivatives. In order to find a good method to iodinate directly the C-5 of uracil derivatives, we investigated three methods, which included iodine/lead （IV） dioxide, iodine/ammonium hexanitratocerate （CAN） and iodine chloride, and examined their reactivity to different types of uracil and thiouracil derivatives.

Direct Iodination of Aromatic Compounds with Polyvinylpyrrolidone Supported Hydrogen Peroxide （PVP-H2O2） and Potassium Iodide or Molecular Iodine

Hydrogen peroxide was supported on polyvinylpyrrolidone to afford a stable and mild oxidizing reagent. Activated aromatic compounds were reacted with PVP-H2O2 in the presence of KI or I2 and a catalytic amount of H3PW12O40 in refluxing CH2Cl2 to afford the corresponding iodinated arenes.

Aryl C–H iodination: are there actual flavin-dependent iodinases in nature?

Flavin-dependent halogenases (FDHs) are well known to introduce carbon halide bonds (mainly C–Cl and C–Br) into natural products with the assistance of a partner protein flavin reductase to generate reduced flavin (FADH_(2)or FMNH_(2)).Compared with the common chloride-and bromide-containing natural products (approximately 5,000 compounds),iodinated natural products(approximately 100 compounds) are very limited.Specific iodinases have also rarely been identified in nature to date.This study discovered a novel relationship between iodination and flavin reductases for the first time.Through mechanistic studies,it was identified that peroxide (H_(2)O_(2)) was released from the uncoupling reaction of flavin reductases and then reacted with iodide ions(I^(-)) to produce hypoiodous acid (IOH) for the final iodination.Furthermore,this study also unintentionally verified that the recently reported flavin-dependent iodinase Vir X1 from the marine virus and its two homologs (MBG and NCV) did not catalyze iodination in the in vitro biochemical system but likely belonged to a new phylogenetic clade in the tryptophan halogenase superfamily.As a consequence,actual flavin-dependent iodinases in nature remain to be discovered by the scientific community in the future.

Thyroid Nodule Prevalence and Iodine Nutrition:Influencing Factors in Coastal Areas

Iodine is an essential trace element for human health.The thyroid gland uses iodine for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.Most iodine comes from food and drinking water,and approximately 85%is excreted through the urine.Therefore,urinary iodine content is an important indicator for judging the iodine nutrition level of a population[1].A thyroid nodule is a discrete mass resulting from the abnormal proliferation of thyroid cells.Iodine deficiency in the general population has dramatically diminished after implementing universal salt iodization(USI)policies.However,the incidence of thyroid nodules has been reported to be increasing following the implementation of USI,leading some to question the plausibility of USI.This data from Zhao et al.

Iodine Nutrition, Thyroid-stimulating Hormone, and Related Factors of Postpartum Women from three Different Areas in China: A Cross-sectional Survey

Objective Studies on the relationship between iodine,vitamin A(VA),and vitamin D(VD)and thyroid function are limited.This study aimed to analyze iodine and thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH)status and their possible relationships with VA,VD,and other factors in postpartum women.Methods A total of 1,311 mothers(896 lactating and 415 non-lactating)from Hebei,Zhejiang,and Guangxi provinces were included in this study.The urinary iodine concentration(UIC),TSH,VA,and VD were measured.Results The median UIC of total and lactating participants were 142.00µg/L and 139.95µg/L,respectively.The median TSH,VA,and VD levels in all the participants were 1.89 mIU/L,0.44μg/mL,and 24.04 ng/mL,respectively.No differences in the UIC were found between lactating and non-lactating mothers.UIC and TSH levels were significantly different among the three provinces.The rural UIC was higher than the urban UIC.Obese mothers had a higher UIC and a higher prevalence of excessive TSH.Higher UICs and TSHs levels were observed in both the VD deficiency and insufficiency groups than in the VD-sufficient group.After adjustment,no linear correlation was observed between UIC and VA/VD.No interaction was found between vitamins A/D and UIC on TSH levels.Conclusion The mothers in the present study had no iodine deficiency.Region,area type,BMI,and VD may be related to the iodine status or TSH levels.

Enriching Iodine and Regulating Grain Aroma,Appearance Quality,and Yield in Aromatic Rice by Foliar Application of Sodium Iodide

Applying iodine fertilizers to cultivate iodine-rich crops for daily intake is an effective approach for iodine supplementation,especially for aromatic rice.Field experiments were conducted during the early growing seasons of 2021 and 2022 to evaluate the impacts of foliar application of iodine fertilizer on aromatic rice and to explore the optimal iodine fertilizer concentration.At the full heading stage,six different concentrations of sodium iodide solutions of 0%(CK),0.010%(T1),0.025%(T2),0.050%(T3),0.075%(T4),and 0.100%(T5)were applied to indica aromatic rice cultivars Meixiangzhan 2 and Xiangyaxiangzhan.The results showed that sodium iodide treatments significantly increased the iodine and sodium contents in both leaves and grains.Compared with the CK,the T1 and T2 treatments increased the 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline(2-AP)content in mature grains by 8.41%-101.66%and 13.58%-74.60%,respectively.Improvements in the contents of 1-pyrroline-5-carboxylic acid,proline,1-pyrroline,and methylglyoxal,as well as the activity of proline dehydrogenase were also detected.Additionally,sodium iodide treatments remarkably decreased the chalky grain rate,chalkiness area,and chalkiness degree of aromatic rice,with the T2 treatment exhibiting a 17.79%-47.42%decrease in chalkiness degree compared with the CK.Meanwhile,T1 and T2 treatments showed beneficial impacts on chlorophyll content,photosynthetic characteristics,and yield components,while T3,T4,and T5 treatments exhibited adverse effects on leaf and grain yields.The linear discriminant analysis revealed significant differences between treatments.The correlation analysis and piecewise structural equation modeling showed that the iodine and sodium influenced the photosynthetic characteristics and chlorophyll content of the leaves,thereby regulating the 2-AP biosynthesis and yield components,ultimately affecting the 2-AP content and yield.Overall,this study suggests that foliar application of 0.025%sodium iodide is an effective method to enrich the iodine content in rice grains,improve the grain aroma and appearance quality of aromatic rice,without detrimental effects on grain yield.

Performance investigation of a low-power Hall thruster fed on iodine propellant

The common propellants used for electric thrusters, such as xenon and krypton, are rare, expensive,and difficult to acquire. Solid iodine attracts much attention with the advantages of low cost,extensive availability, low vapor pressure, and ionization potential. The performance of a lowpower iodine-fed Hall thruster matched with a xenon-fed cathode is investigated across a broad range of operation conditions. Regulation of the iodine vapor's mass flow rates is stably achieved by using a temperature control method of the iodine reservoir. The thrust measurements are finished utilizing a thrust target during the tests. Results show that thrust and anode-specific impulse increase approximately linearly with the increasing iodine mass flow rate.At the nominal power of 200 W class, iodine mass flow rates are 0.62 and 0.93 mg/s, thrusts are7.19 and 7.58 m N, anode specific impulses are 1184 and 826 s, anode efficiencies are 20.8%and 14.5%, and thrust to power ratios are 35.9 and 37.9 m N/k W under the conditions of 250 V,0.8 A and 200 V, 1.0 A, respectively. The operating characteristics of iodine-fed Hall thruster are analyzed in different states. Further work on the measurements of plasma characteristics and experimental optimization will be carried out.

DNA Methylation of KLRC1 and KLRC3 in Autoimmune Thyroiditis:Perspective of Different Water Iodine Exposure

Objective This study aimed to identify differentially methylated genes(DMGs) associated with natural killer cells in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis(AIT), focusing on the influence of varying water iodine exposure levels.Methods Participants were divided into categories based on median water iodine(MWI)concentrations: iodine-fortified areas(IFA, MWI < 10 μg/L), iodine-adequate areas(IAA, 40 ≤ MWI ≤ 100μg/L), and iodine-excessive areas(IEA, MWI > 300 μg/L). A total of 176 matched AIT cases and controls were recruited and divided into 89, 40, and 47 pairs for IFA, IAA, and IEA, respectively. DMGs were identified using 850K Bead Chip analysis for 10/10 paired samples. Validation of DNA methylation and m RNA expression levels of the DMGs was conducted using Methyl Target^(TM) and QRT-PCR for 176/176paired samples.Results KLRC1, KLRC3, and SH2D1B were identified as significant DMGs. Validation revealed that KLRC1 was hypomethylated and highly expressed, whereas KLRC3 was hypermethylated and highly expressed in individuals with AIT. Furthermore, KLRC1 was hypomethylated and highly expressed in both IFA and IEA.Conclusion The DNA methylation status of KLRC1 and KLRC3 may play crucial roles in AIT pathogenesis. Additionally, DNA methylation of KLRC1 seems to be influenced by different iodine concentrations in water.

Interpenetrating network-reinforced gel polymer electrolyte for ultra-stable lithium−iodine batteries

Li-I_(2) batteries have attracted much interest due to their high capacity,exceptional rate performance,and low cost.Even so,the problems of unstable Li anode/electrolyte interface and severe polyiodide shuttle in Li-I_(2) batteries need to be tackled.Herein,the interfacial reactions on the Li anode and I_(2) cathode have been effectively optimized by employing a well-designed gel polymer electrolyte strengthened by cross-linked Ti-O/Si-O(GPETS).The interpenetrating network-reinforced GPETS with high ionic conductivity(1.88×10^(-3)S cm^(-1)at 25℃)and high mechanical strength endows uniform Li deposition/stripping over 1800 h(at 1.0mA cm^(-2),with a plating capacity of 3.0mAh cm^(-2)).Moreover,the GPETS abundant in surface hydroxyls is capable of capturing soluble polyiodides at the interface and accelerating their conversion kinetics,thus synergistically mitigating the shuttle effect.Benefiting from these properties,the use of GPETS results in a high capacity of 207 mAh g^(-1)(1 C)and an ultra-low fading rate of 0.013%per cycle over 2000 cycles(5 C).The current study provides new insights into advanced electrolytes for Li-I_(2) batteries.

Whole-volume histogram analysis of spectral-computed tomography iodine maps characterizes HER2 expression in gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Although surgery remains the primary treatment for gastric cancer(GC),the identification of effective alternative treatments for individuals for whom surgery is unsuitable holds significance.HER2 overexpression occurs in approximately 15%-20%of advanced GC cases,directly affecting treatment-related decisions.Spectral-computed tomography(sCT)enables the quantification of material compositions,and sCT iodine concentration parameters have been demonstrated to be useful for the diagnosis of GC and prediction of its invasion depth,angioge-nesis,and response to systemic chemotherapy.No existing report describes the prediction of GC HER2 status through histogram analysis based on sCT iodine maps(IMs).AIM To investigate whether whole-volume histogram analysis of sCT IMs enables the prediction of the GC HER2 status.METHODS This study was performed with data from 101 patients with pathologically confirmed GC who underwent preoperative sCT examinations.Nineteen parameters were extracted via sCT IM histogram analysis:The minimum,maximum,mean,standard deviation,variance,coefficient of variation,skewness,kurtosis,entropy,percentiles(1st,5th,10th,25th,50th,75th,90th,95th,and 99th),and lesion volume.Spearman correlations of the parameters with the HER2 status and clinicopathological parameters were assessed.Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the parameters’diagnostic performance.RESULTS Values for the histogram parameters of the maximum,mean,standard deviation,variance,entropy,and percentiles were significantly lower in the HER2+group than in the HER2–group(all P<0.05).The GC differentiation and Lauren classification correlated significantly with the HER2 status of tumor tissue(P=0.001 and 0.023,respectively).The 99th percentile had the largest area under the curve for GC HER2 status identification(0.740),with 76.2%,sensitivity,65.0%specificity,and 67.3%accuracy.All sCT IM histogram parameters correlated positively with the GC HER2 status(r=0.237-0.337,P=0.001-0.017).CONCLUSION Whole-lesion histogram parameters derived from sCT IM analysis,and especially the 99th percentile,can serve as imaging biomarkers of HER2 overexpression in GC.

美国《保健物理》(Health Physics)杂志英文摘要(2024年127卷第3期)

Health Phys.Abstracts,Volume 127,Number 3Feasibility of Treatment Agents in Radioactive Iodine Separation from Waste Liquids Masahiro Hirota1,Shogo Higaki2,Yoshiyuki Ishida3,Daisuke Nakata3,Keiji Terao3,Shigeki Ito4(1.Research Center for Advanced Science and technology,Shinshu University;2.Isotope Science Center,The University of Tokyo;3.CycloChem Bio Co.,Ltd;4.Faculty of Life Sciences,Kumamoto University)Abstract:To discharge waste liquid containing radioactive iodine into sewage systems,long-term storage or dilution with a large amount of water may be required until the radioactivity concentration reduces below the standard value.Processing the waste liquid could be easier if radioactive iodine could be separated from the water.This study verified the effectiveness of superabsorbent polymer andα-cyclodextrin as treatment agents to separate radioactive iodine from waste liquids.Sodium iodide(Na125 I)was added to purified water and artificial urine to prepare simulated waste liquids containing iodine equivalent to the urine of patients treated with radioactive iodine.The as-prepared simulated waste liquid was poured into a container with superabsorbent polymer and left for 90 d.The residual iodine rate in the simulated waste liquid was estimated by measuring 125 I radioactivity.When the water was sufficiently dried,residual iodine rates on day 15 were 0.102 and 0.884 in the simulated waste liquids comprising purified water and artificial urine,respectively.The simulated waste liquid comprising purified water with 5%α-cyclodextrin absorbed by 1 g of superabsorbent polymer had a residual rate of 0.980.Moreover,the residual rate of simulated waste liquid comprising artificial urine with 2%α-cyclodextrin absorbed by 1 g of SAP was 0.949.Superabsorbent polymer combined withα-cyclodextrin was an effective treatment agent for separating radioactive iodine from waste liquids.Key words:iodine;radioactive materials;radioactivity;removal of;waste management。

Early diagnosis of esophageal cancer:How to put“early detection”into effect?

This editorial comments on the article by Qu et al in a recent edition of World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology,focusing on the importance of early diagnosis in managing esophageal cancer and strategies for achieving“early detection”.The five-year age-standardized net survival for esophageal cancer patients falls short of expectations.Early detection and accurate diagnosis are critical strategies for improving the treatment outcomes of esophageal cancer.While advancements in endoscopic technology have been significant,there seems to be an excessive emphasis on the latest high-end endoscopic devices and various endoscopic resection techniques.Therefore,it is imperative to redirect focus towards proactive early detection strategies for esophageal cancer,investigate the most cost-effective screening methods suitable for different regions,and persistently explore practical solutions to improve the five-year survival rate of patients with esophageal cancer.

Characterization of tumors of jaw:Additive value of contrast enhancement and dual-energy computed tomography

BACKGROUND Currently,the differentiation of jaw tumors is mainly based on the lesion’s morphology rather than the enhancement characteristics,which are important in the differentiation of neoplasms across the body.There is a paucity of literature on the enhancement characteristics of jaw tumors.This is mainly because,even though computed tomography(CT)is used to evaluate these lesions,they are often imaged without intravenous contrast.This study hypothesised that the enhancement characteristics of the solid component of jaw tumors can aid in the differentiation of these lesions in addition to their morphology by dual-energy CT,therefore improving the ability to differentiate between various pathologies.AIM To evaluate the role of contrast enhancement and dual-energy quantitative parameters in CT in the differentiation of jaw tumors.METHODS Fifty-seven patients with jaw tumors underwent contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT.Morphological analysis of the tumor,including the enhancing solid component,was done,followed by quantitative analysis of iodine concentration(IC),water concentration(WC),HU,and normalized IC.The study population was divided into four subgroups based on histopathological analysis-central giant cell granuloma(CGCG),ameloblastoma,odontogenic keratocyst(OKC),and other jaw tumors.A one-way ANOVA test for parametric variables and the Kruskal-Wallis test for nonparametric variables were used.If significant differences were found,a series of independent t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests were used.RESULTS Ameloblastoma was the most common pathology(n=20),followed by CGCG(n=11)and OKC.CGCG showed a higher mean concentration of all quantitative parameters than ameloblastomas(P<0.05).An IC threshold of 31.35×100μg/cm^(3) had the maximum sensitivity(81.8%)and specificity(65%).Between ameloblastomas and OKC,the former showed a higher mean concentration of all quantitative parameters(P<0.001),however when comparing unilocular ameloblastomas with OKCs,the latter showed significantly higher WC.Also,ameloblastoma had a higher IC and lower WC compared to“other jaw tumors”group.CONCLUSION Enhancement characteristics of solid components combined with dual-energy parameters offer a more precise way to differentiate between jaw tumors.

Ambulatory Radio Iodine Therapy in the Management of Hyperthyroidism in Africa: African Systematic Review and Perspectives in Burkina Faso

Introduction: In hyperthyroidism, selective irradiation of the thyroid gland with radioactive iodine is a radical treatment and an alternative to surgery. The aim of this review is to assess the medium-term efficacy of outpatient treatment of hyperthyroidism with iodine-131 in Africa. Methods: We identified the studies carried out in Africa on outpatient radiation therapy between 2016 and 2020. For each article included, we noted the country concerned and the year of publication, the numbers studied, the socio-demographic characteristics of the patients, the indications for radio iodine therapy, the dose administered, the results of the hormonal dosage 6 months after radiation. Results: 13 retrospective studies were included to constitute a total population of 925 patients. The average age was 40.77 years, the sex ratio of 1/5.4 with a clear female predominance. The 3 main etiologies of hyperthyroidism justifying outpatient radio iodine therapy were Graves’ disease (55.89%), toxic multinodular goiter (22.70%) and toxic adenoma (21.40%). The average dose of iodine 131 administered per course is 13.7 mCi. No short-and medium-term complications were reported. The radio iodine therapy was effective in 86.08% (n = 796) of the patients with extremes of 72% and 100%. Conclusion: Radio iodine therapy is effective in Africa. It is simple, inexpensive on an outpatient basis and well tolerated. The introduction of outpatient radio iodine therapy could improve the management of patients with hyperthyroidism in Burkina Faso.

A simple and facile iodination method of didechlorotiacumicin B and aromatic compounds

Tiacumicin B(also known as fidaxomicin or difimicin)is a marketed 18-membered macrolide antibiotic for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infections.Tiacumicin B is structurally characterized with two chlorine atoms substituted on the aromatic ring,which is installed by the halogenase Tia M.During the study on halide compatibility of Tia M,a facile and nonenzymatic iodination method of didechlorotiacumicin B was discovered,requiring Na I,acid and air for iodination at room temperature.This method was also amenable to other 9 aromatic substrates with electron-rich sites for iodination.

Palladium-catalyzed meta-C—H bond iodination of arenes with I2

Palladium-catalyzed highly meta-selective C—H iodination of phenylacetic acid,benzylphosphonate and benzylsulfonate scaffolds with molecular I2 is developed using a pyridine-type template.The practical ester linkages enable the directing template easily installed and readily removed.The substrate scope is broad,and alkyl,methoxyl,trifluomethyl,and halo substituents are compatible with this reaction.Further transformations of ibuprofen iodide intermediates by Pd-catalyzed C—C and C-heteroatom bond formation illustrate the broad utility of this method.