A novel small-animal locomotor activity recording device for biological clock research

The rodent running-wheel recording apparatus is a reliable approach for studying cir-cadian rhythm.This study demonstrated how to construct a simple and intelligent running-wheel recording system.The running wheel was attached to the cage's base,whereas the Hall sensor was attached to the cage's cover.Then,the RJ25 adaptor relayed the running signal to the main control board.Finally,the main control board was connected to the USB port of the computer with the USB connection.Data were collected using the online-accessible,self-created software Magturning.Through Magturning,generated data were saved and exported in real time.Afterward,the device was validated by collecting data on the locomotor activities of mice under dif-ferent light conditions.In conclusion,this new device can record circadian activity of rodents.Our device is appropriate for interdisciplinary investigations related to biological clock research.

Atomically Adjustable Rhodium Catalyst Synthesis with Outstanding Mass Activity via Surface-Li mi ted Cation Exchange

Rh has been widely studied as a catalyst for the promising hydrazine oxidation reaction that can replace oxygen evolution reactions for boosting hydrogen production from hydrazine-containing wastewater.Despite Rh being expensive,only a few studies have examined its electrocatalytic mass activity.Herein,surface-limited cation exchange and electrochemical activation processes are designed to remarkably enhance the mass activity of Rh.Rh atoms were readily replaced at the Ni sites on the surface of NiOOH electrodes by cation exchange,and the resulting RhOOH compounds were activated by the electrochemical reduction process.The cation exchange-derived Rh catalysts exhibited particle sizes not exceeding 2 nm without agglomeration,indicating a decrease in the number of inactive inner Rh atoms.Consequently,an improved mass activity of 30 A mg_(Rh)^(-1)was achieved at 0.4 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode.Furthermore,the two-electrode system employing the same CE-derived Rh electrodes achieved overall hydrazine splitting over 36 h at a stable low voltage.The proposed surface-limited CE process is an effective method for reducing inactive atoms of expensive noble metal catalysts.

Chemical composition and biological activity of Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata is an important traditional Chinese medicine.It is widely used for clearing heat and detoxification,reducing swelling and treating sores,diuresis and dehumidification.It is also used to treat lung carbuncles,ulcers,hemorrhoids,rectal bleeding,spleen and stomach heat,which are caused by excess heat,heat toxicity,dampness,and disease heat.Modern pharmacological experiments have shown that H.cordata has antibacterial,antiviral,immune enhancing,diuretic and other effects.This article reviews the chemical components and biological activities of H.cordata to provide reference for clinical application.

A comprehensive review on the chemical constituents,sesquiterpenoid biosynthesis and biological activities of Sarcandra glabra

Sarcandra glabra(Thunb.)Nakai is a perennial evergreen herb categorised within the Sarcandra Gardner genus under the Chloranthaceae family.Indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions of East Asia and India,this species is extensively distributed across China,particularly in the southern regions(Sichuan,Yunnan,and Jiangxi).In addition to its high ornamental value,S.glabra has a rich history of use in traditional Chinese medicine,evident through its empirical prescriptions for various ailments like pneumonia,dysentery,fractures,bruises,numbness,amenorrhea,rheumatism,and other diseases.Besides,modern pharmacological studies have revealed various biological activities,such as antitumour,anti-bacterial,anti-viral anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.The diverse chemical constituents of S.glabra have fascinated natural product researchers since the 1900s.To date,over 400 compounds including terpenoids,coumarins,lignans,flavonoids,sterols,anthraquinones,organic acids,and organic esters have been isolated and characterised,some featuring unprecedented structures.This review comprehensively examines the current understanding of S.glabra’s phytochemistry and pharmacology,with emphasis on the chemistry and biosynthesis of its unique chemotaxonomic marker,the lindenane-type sesquiterpenoids.

Synthesis of Thiadiazole Derivatives and Its Biological Activity

A new compound with biological activity had been synthesized by the reaction between 5-（p-chlorophenyl）-2-amino-1,3,4-thiodiazol and aroyl isocyanates.The structure of the target compound was confirmed by IR,UV,1HNMR spectrum and elemental analysis.The biological activity tests showed that the target compound had an activity as plant growth regulator,the auxin activity was 26.1% and the cytokinin activity was 41.1%.

Bioactive compounds in Hericium erinaceus and their biological properties:a review

Hericium erinaceus is a nutritious edible and medicinal fungi,rich in a variety of functional active ingredients,with various physiological functions such as antioxidation,anticancer,and enhancing immunity.It is also effective in protecting the digestive system and preventing neurodegenerative diseases.In this review paper,we summarize the sources,structures and efficacies of the main active components in H.erinaceus fruiting body,mycelium,and culture media,and update the latest research progress on their biological activities and the related molecular mechanisms.Based on this information,we provide detailed challenges in current research,industrialization and information on the active ingredients of H.erinaceus.Perspectives for future studies and new applications of H.erinaceus are proposed.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of N-(2,6-Difluorobenzoyl)-N'-[5-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]ure

The title compound N-（2,6-difluorobenzoyl）-N＇-[5-（4-trifluoromethylphenyl）-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl]urea（C17H9F5N4O2S,Mr = 428.34） has been synthesized by the reaction of 2-amino-5-（4-trifluoromethylphenyl）-1,3,4-thiadiazole with 2,6-difluorobenzoyl isocyanate,and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to monoclinic,space group P21/n with a = 10.7316（13）,b = 10.5617（13）,c = 16.037（2） ,β = 106.408（2）°,V = 1743.6（4） 3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.632 g/cm3,μ = 0.260 mm-1,F（000） = 864,the final R = 0.0599 and wR = 0.1420 for 3467 observed reflections with I〉 2σ（I）.The urea group,which adopts a planar configuration mediated by the intramolecular N-H...O hydrogen bond,is nearly coplanar with the thiadiazole and 4-trifluoromethylbenzene rings.The title compound was found to exhibit good fungicidal activity against Rhizoctonia solani and Botrytis cinerea.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of 1-(3-Amino-4-morpholino-1H-indazole-1-carbonyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide

The title compound 1-(3-amino-4-morpholino-1H-indazole-1-carbonyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropane-1-carboxamide was synthesized by the condensation of 1-[(4-fluorophenyl)carbamoyl]cyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid with 4-morpholino-1H-indazol-3-amine.This intermediate was prepared from 2,6-difluorobenzonitrile by the condensation with morpholine and then cyclisation with hydrazine hydrate.The crystal structure of the title compound was determined to be of monoclinic system,space group P21/c with a=10.4645(13),b=17.368(2),c=13.7220(13)? and β=21.446(7)°.In addition,the compound possesses distinct effective inhibition on the proliferation of HT-29,MKN-45,K562 and A549 cell lines.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of a Novel Amino Acid Salt (HGly)_4[HPMo_(12)O_(40) ]_2·22H_2O

A novel compound, (HGly) 4[HPMo 12 O 40 ] 2·22H 2O, was synthesized and characterized by means of elemental analysis, IR and X ray diffraction. The compound crystallized in a monoclinic space group Cc with a =4 0060(0 8) nm, b =1 2527(0 3) nm, c =1 9930(0 4) nm, β =96 36(3)°, V =9 940(3) nm 3, Z =2, R 1=0 0576, wR 2 =0 1746. The anti tumor activity of this compound was tested in two human tumor cell lines in vitro .

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of 2-(Anthracen-9-yl)-5-p-tolyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole

A novel compound,2-（anthracen-9-yl）-5-p-tolyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole（C23H16N2O）,has been synthesized by the condensation of 4-methylbenzohydrazide and anthracene-9-carbaldehyde in an ethanol solution with chloramine-T.The compound was characterized by 1H-NMR,13C-NMR,MS and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P with a = 7.7817（4）,b = 8.8544（5）,c = 12.4726（8） ,β = 92.8520（10）°,Z = 2,V = 826.58（8） 3,Dc = 1.352 g/cm3,Mr = 336.38,λ（MoKα） = 0.71073 ,μ = 0.084 mm-1,F（000） = 352,R = 0.0381 and wR = 0.1099.The dihedral angle between anthracene skeleton and phenyl ring is 64.19°.A total of 6354 unique reflections were collected,of which 3172 with I 〉 2σ（I） were observed.X-ray analysis indicated an offset face-to-face π-π stacking interaction between anthracene skeletons and an offset face-to-face π-π stacking interaction between phenyl ring planes.The novel compound molecules are connected through the offset face-to-face π-π stacking interactions to generate a three-dimensional network.The preliminary bioassay results showed that the novel compound exhibited significant insect growth inhibitory activity against Spodoptera litura Fabricius larvae.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of N-cyanosulfoximine Derivative Containing 1,2,3-Thiadiazole

The title compound N-cyanosulfoximine derivative containing 1,2,3-thiadiazole （C6HsN4OS2, Mr = 216.28） has been synthesized using 4-（chloromethyl）-5-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole as the starting material, and its structure was characterized by IR, 1H NMR, HRMS, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the title compound belongs to orthorhombic, space group Pna21 with a = 14.730（6）, b = 5.478（2）, c = 22.619（9） A, Z = 8, V = 1825.0（13） A3, Dc = 1.574 g/cm3,/a = 0.547 mm-1, F（000） = 896, R = 0.0767 and wR （I〉 2o（/）） = 0.2064. X-ray analysis indicates that in this crystal double enantiomers are found as the basically asymmetrical unit and interactions between S（1）...N（3）, S（3）...N（4） and S（3）...N（7） are observed. This kind of interactions extends the molecules into a one-dimensional double chain. The preliminary biological test showed that the title compound had insecticidal activity against Myzus persicae in a certain degree and also presented moderate potential bioactivity against tobacco mosaic virus （TMV）.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of 2-(3,4-Dichloroisothiazol-5-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydrothiazol-4-yl-3-methylbenzoate

The title compound diethyl 2-（3,4-dichloroisothiazol-5-yl）-4-（trifluoromethyl）-4,5- dihydrothiazol-4-yl-3-methylbenzoate （C15H9C12F3N202S2, Mr = 441.26） was prepared from methyl 3,4-dichloroisothiazole-5-carboxylate as the starting material by four steps of reaction. Its structure was characterized by IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, EA and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the title compound belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P2dc with a = 8.8437（18）, b = 16.128（3）, c = 12.305（3） A, β = 91.68（3）°, V= 1754.4（6） A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.671 g/cm3,μ（MoKa） = 0,71073 mm^-1, F（000） = 888, R = 0.0384 and wR = 0.0778. Weak π-π interactions occur between the isothiazole rings and phenyl rings of adjacent molecules to form a one-dimensional chain and stabilize the crystal structure. Bioassay indicates that the title compound has good activity against the fungi and TMV tested.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of 1,5-Bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-yl)pentane-1,5-dione

The title compound 1,5-bis（4-methoxyphenyl）-3-（4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-yl）-pentane-1,5-dione （C22H22N2O4S, Mr=410.49） has been synthesized by the reaction of 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carbaldehyde with 4-methoxyacetophenone, and its structure was characterized by IR, 1H NMR, H RMS, elemental analysis and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the title compound belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a=11.159（3）, b=9.002（3）, c=20.192（6）, β=93.393（5）°, Z=4, V=2024.6（10） 3 , Dc=1.347 g/cm3 , μ=0.191 mm-1 , F（000）=864, R=0.0333 and wR （I〉2σ （I））=0.0840. In this molecule, the 1,2,3-thiadiazol ring is nearly vertical with both phenyl rings, and intermolecular weak hydrogen bonds of C-H…O and C-H…N types together with π-π stacking interactions and interactions between S（1）…N（2） are observed. The above three kinds of interactions extend the molecules into a two-dimensional layer framework. The preliminary biological test showed that the title compound had fungicidal activity.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of N-tert-butyl-N-(4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole)-5-yl-N’-(4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole)-5-formyl-N’-3,5-dichloropyridin-2-yl-diacylhydrazine

The title compound N-tert-butyl-N-（4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole）-5-yl-N＇-（4-me-thyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole）-5-formyl-N＇-3,5-dichloropyrid-2-yl-diacylhydrazines （C18H17Cl2N7O3S2, Mr = 514.41） has been synthesized by the reaction of N-tert-butyl-N＇-3,6-dichloropyridine-2-formyl hydrazine with 4-methyl-1,2,3-thiadiazole-5-carbonyl chloride and triethylamine, and its structure was characterized by 1H NMR, HR MS, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal of the title compound belongs to monoclinic, space group C2/c with a = 27.726（8）, b = 11.045（3）, c = 14.507（4）A, β = 96.758（4）°, Z = 8, V = 4412（2） A^3, Dc = 1.549 g/cm^3, μ = 0.521 mm^-1, F（000） = 2112, R = 0.0405 and wR = 0.1153. X-ray analysis indicates that all rings are non-planar in this molecule. The bioassay results indicate that both the title compound and the positive control RH-5992 have weak fungicide activities, while the title compound has good insecticidal activity against Plutella xylostella L. and no insecticidal activity against Culex pipiens pallens.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Biological Activity of 2-(1-(3-Bromo-1-(3-chloropyridin-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl)-N-isopropyl-1,3-thiazole-4-carboxamide

The title compound 2-（1-（3-bromo-1-（3-chloropyridin-2-yl）-1H-pyrazole-5-carbonyl）piperidin-4-yl）-N-isopropylthiazole-4-carboxamide（C21H22Br Cl N6O2 S,Mr = 536.04） has been synthesized,and its structure was characterized by IR spectra,1H-NMR,13C-NMR,EA,and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The crystal of the title compound belongs to monoclinic system,space group P/c with a = 15.146（3）,b = 11.573（2）,c = 26.937（5） A,β = 103.64（3）°,V = 1839.0（6） A^3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.557 g/cm^3,μ（Mo Ka） = 0.71073 mm^-1,F（000） = 2192,R = 0.0601 and w R = 0.1392.There exist one intramolecular hydrogen bond at N–H···N and four intermolecular weak interactions at O（2）···H（1）,Cl（1）···H（12）,O（1）···Cl（1） and S（1）···O（2）.Bioassay results indicated that the title compound had good fungicidal and antiviral activities against tobacco mosaic virus.

Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Biological Activity of 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde (2-trifluoromethylTrifluoromethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobenzo[4 ,5]-thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)hydrazone Monohydrate

The novel title compound 4-chlorobenzaldehyde （2-trifluoromethyl-5,6,7,8- tetrahydro- benzo[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl）hydrazone monohydrate （C18H14C1F3N4S.H20, Mr = 428.86） has been synthesized by a condensation reaction of 4-chlorobenzaldehyde with （2-trifuoromethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobenzo[4,5]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl）hydrazine, and its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The crystal belongs to monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 7.4252（7）, b = 26.344（2）, c = 10.3095（9） A, /3 = 109.407（2）~, V= 1902.0（3） A3, Z = 4, Dc = 1.498 g/cm^3, p = 0.356 mm-1, F（000） = 880, the final R = 0.0564 and wR = 0.1681 for 2343 observed reflections with I 〉 2o（/）. X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that the title hydrazone molecule is nearly planar except for the cyclohexene and trifluoromethyl moieties. In the crystal packing, the molecules form stacks by a three-dimensional framework, which results from intermolecular N（3）-H（3）...O（1）, O（1）-H（1B）...N（2）, O（1）- H（1B）...N（4） and O（1）-H（1A）...F（1） hydrogen bonds via water molecules together with π-π stacking interactions. Molecular geometry of the title compound in the ground state optimized by B3LYP functional with 6-311G＊＊ basis sets indicates that the calculations are in agreement with the experimental data. The preliminary bioassay suggested that the title compound exhibits relatively good fungicidal activity against Fusarium oxysporium fsp.vasinfectum and Dothiorella gregaria.

Synthesis, Structure and Biological Activity of 2-[2-(4-Fluorobenzylidene)hydrazinyl]-4-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine

The title compound 2-[2-(4-fluorobenzylidene)hydrazinyl]-4-(1-methyl-1 H-indol-3-yl)thieno[3,2-d] pyrimidine(8) was synthesized by the condensation of 4-fluorobenzaldehyde(7) with 2-hydrazinyl-4-(1-methyl-1 H-indol-3-yl)thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine(6). This intermediate was prepared from methyl 3-aminothiophene-2-carboxylate(1) by the condensation with urea, chlorination with phosphorus oxychloride and then condensation with hydrazine hydrate. The crystal of 8 belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 14.0453(18), b = 17.436(2), c = 18.0982(17) ? and β = 122.969(7)°. In addition, 8 possesses marked inhibition against the proliferation of human colon cancer cell line HT-29(IC50 = 6.09 μM) and human gastric cancer cell line MKN45(IC50 = 3.04 μM), displaying promising anticancer activity.

Synthesis,Crystal Structure,DFT Studies and Biological Activity of a Novel Schiff Base Containing Triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine Moiety

The novel Schiff base（E）-8-chloro-NA-（4-（dimethylamino）benzylidene）-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine-3-carbohydrazide was synthesized and characterized by ^1H NMR,MS,elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction.The compound crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2_1/c with a = 7.091（2）,b = 10.750（3）,c = 21.380（6） A,β = 96.299（6）°,V = 1619.7（8） A^3,Z = 4 and R = 0.0351.Theoretical calculation of the title compound was carried out with the B3LYP/6-31 G basis set.The frontier orbital energy and atomic net charges were discussed.It is found that the experimental data show good agreement with the calculated values.And the compound exhibits good antifungal activity against Stemphylium lycopersici（Enjoji） Yamamoto.

Synthesis,Crystal,Computational Study and Biological Activity of N-(1-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-(N,N-dipropylsulfamoyl)benzamide

The title compound N-（1-（2,4-dichlorophenyl）-1 H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-yl）-4-（N,N-dipropylsulfamoyl）benzamide was synthesized by the condensation of 4-（dipropylsulfamoyl）benzoic acid with 1-（2,4-dichlorophenyl）-1 H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-amine. This intermediate was prepared from 5-amino-1-（2,4-dichlorophenyl）-1 H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile by the condensation with triethyl orthoformate and then cyclisation with ammonium hydroxide solution in tetrahydrofuran at room temperature. The crystal structure of the title compound was determined. The optimized geometric bond lengths and bond angles obtained by using density functional theory（DFT） have been compared with X-ray diffraction values. In addition, the preliminary biological test showed that the compound possesses distinct effective inhibition on the proliferation of some cancer cell lines.

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Activity of Novel Aromatic Amide Derivatives Containing Sulfide and Sulfone Substructures

In recent years,the damage caused by soil nematodes has become increasingly serious;however,the varieties and structures of the nematicides available on the market are deficient.Fluopyram,a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor(SDHI)fungicide developed by Bayer AG in Germany,has been widely used in the prevention and control of soil nematodes due to its high efficiency and novel mechanism of action.In this paper,two series of novel target compounds were designed and synthesized with nematicidal and fungicidal fluopyram as the molecular skeleton in order to introduce sulfide and sulfone substructures.The structures were identified and characterized by 1H nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),13C NMR,and high-resolution mass spectrometer(HRMS).The bioassays revealed that most of the compounds showed excellent nematicidal activities at 200 lgmL-1 in comparison with fluopyram,while the nematode mortality rate dropped sharply at 100μg·mL-1,except for compounds I-11 and II-6.In terms of fungicidal activity,compound I-9 was discovered to have an excellent inhibitory rate,and a molecular docking simulation was performed that can provide important guidance for the design and exploration of efficient fungicidal lead compounds.