A versatile and environmentally friendly method for α,α’-bis(substituted ben-zylidene) cycloalkanones has been developed using a heterogeneous catalysis technology. We have synthesized a series of the α,α’-bis(s...A versatile and environmentally friendly method for α,α’-bis(substituted ben-zylidene) cycloalkanones has been developed using a heterogeneous catalysis technology. We have synthesized a series of the α,α’-bis(substituted benzylidene) cycloalkanones, a biologically important class of compounds, via the cross aldol condensation between arylaldehydes and cycloketones using sodium-modified fluorapatite (Na/FAP) as a highly efficient solid catalyst under conventional heating in aqueous media and solventless conditions under microwave. Catalyst reuse, ease of separation of the pure product, and high yields are some of the unique features of this process. Shorter reaction times (4 - 7 min) and higher yields (80% - 94%) were achieved under microwave irradiation conditions.展开更多
The title compound α,α′-bis（3,5-bismethyl-pyrozole-N-yl）-carbene-acetyl-isopropenyl hydrazine （C16H22N6O, Mr = 314.40） has been prepared. It was characterized by elemental analysis as well as IR, MS, ^1H-NMR an...The title compound α,α′-bis（3,5-bismethyl-pyrozole-N-yl）-carbene-acetyl-isopropenyl hydrazine （C16H22N6O, Mr = 314.40） has been prepared. It was characterized by elemental analysis as well as IR, MS, ^1H-NMR and ^13C-NMR spectra. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, getting the following data： triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 6.9734（16）, b = 10.773（3）, c = 12.001（3）A, α = 75.311（4）, β = 82.695（4）, ）,γ = 77.143（4）°, Z = 2, V = 847.9（3）A^3, Dc = 1.231 g/cm^3, F（000） = 336 and/μ（MoKα） = 0.082 mm^-1 （λ= 0.71073A）. The results of crystal structure determination show that there exist intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a two-dimensional supramolecular framework of the title compound. The binding of the title compound to DNA was investigated by absorption, emission, and viscosity measurements. The title compound shows absorption hyperchromicity accompanied by a blue shift at about 254 nm. The binding constant Kb for the title compound has been determined to be 1.89 × 10^4 M^-1 from absorption measurements. The addition of the title compound to DNA pretreated with EB causes appreciable reduction in the emission intensity, indicating that the DNA-bound EB fluorophore is partially replaced by the title compound. The value of K is 3.093 × 10^4 M^-1. The relative viscosity of DNA decreased with the addition of the title compound. Results suggest that the title compound binds to DNA with a non-classical intercalative or groove interaction mode. The observed efficient nuclease activity of the title compound is interesting and may have further influences on the chemistry of DNA minor groove binders.展开更多
We wish to report a mild and efficient Crossed-Aldol reaction for the synthesis of α, ?-bis(substituted-ben- zylidene)cycloalkanones in the presence of catalytic amounts of covalently anchored sulfonic acid onto sil-...We wish to report a mild and efficient Crossed-Aldol reaction for the synthesis of α, ?-bis(substituted-ben- zylidene)cycloalkanones in the presence of catalytic amounts of covalently anchored sulfonic acid onto sil- ica gel under heterogeneous and solvent-free conditions. The present methodology offers several advantages such as excellent yields, simple procedure and work up steps, short reaction times and easy recovery of the catalyst. We have also demonstrated that the catalyst can be reused successfully.展开更多
α-Bi2O3 powders were prepared from nanometer Bi powders through low-temperature oxidation at less than 873.15 K. XRD, SEM, TEM and HRTEM were used to characterize the structure and morphology of Bi powders and Bi2O3 ...α-Bi2O3 powders were prepared from nanometer Bi powders through low-temperature oxidation at less than 873.15 K. XRD, SEM, TEM and HRTEM were used to characterize the structure and morphology of Bi powders and Bi2O3 particles. Kinetic studies on the bismuth oxidation at low-temperatures were carried out by TGA method. The results show that bismuth beads should be reunited and oxidized to become irregular Bi2O3 powders. The bismuth oxidation follows shrinking core model, and its controlling mechanism varies at different reaction time. Within 0-10 min, the kinetics is controlled by chemical reaction, after that it is controlled by O2 diffusion in the solid α-Bi2O3 layer. The apparent activation energy is determined as 55.19 kJ/mol in liquid-phase oxidation.展开更多
In recent years, some important research indicated that the visible-light activity of photocatalysts could be enhanced via incorporating p-block non-metal elements into the lattice. In this paper, we investigated the ...In recent years, some important research indicated that the visible-light activity of photocatalysts could be enhanced via incorporating p-block non-metal elements into the lattice. In this paper, we investigated the electronic structures of pure and different non-metal （C, N, S, F, Cl, and Br） doped α-Bi2O3 using first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory. The band structures, the electronic densities of states, and the effective masses of electrons and holes for doped α-Bi2O3 were obtained and analyzed. The N and S dopings narrowed the band gap and reduced the effective mass of the carriers, which are beneficial for the photocatalytic performance. The theoretical predication was further confirmed by the experimental results.展开更多
Three new 1,3-bis（phenylethynyl）disilazanes were synthesized from the reaction of 1,3-dichlorodisilazanes with （phenylethynyl）lithium, and characterized by infrared （IR） spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR...Three new 1,3-bis（phenylethynyl）disilazanes were synthesized from the reaction of 1,3-dichlorodisilazanes with （phenylethynyl）lithium, and characterized by infrared （IR） spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） and mass spectrometry （MS）.展开更多
The solubility and supersolubility of 3,4-bis(3-nitrofurazan-4-yl)furoxan(DNTF) in ethanol + water at different operation were determined by laser monitoring system under atmospheric pressure to study the metastable z...The solubility and supersolubility of 3,4-bis(3-nitrofurazan-4-yl)furoxan(DNTF) in ethanol + water at different operation were determined by laser monitoring system under atmospheric pressure to study the metastable zone width(MSZW). The modified Apelblat equation was adopted to correlate the experimental solubility data, and the correlation result showed perfect consistent with the experimental data. The standard dissolution enthalpy, standard dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were calculated according to the experimental solubility data. The effect of the cooling rate, stirring rate, temperature and the concentration of ethanol + water on the MSZW was studied. It was found that the MSZW of DNTF increased with the increasing cooling rate, decreasing temperature, decreasing stirring rate and decreasing ratio of water. And the apparent nucleation order of DNTF in ethanol + water was calculated by the relationship between the cooling rate and the MSZW.展开更多
AIM:To study the mechanism of 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)resistance in colon cancer cells and to develop strategies for overcoming such resistance by combination treatment.METHODS:We established and characterized a 5-FU resi...AIM:To study the mechanism of 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)resistance in colon cancer cells and to develop strategies for overcoming such resistance by combination treatment.METHODS:We established and characterized a 5-FU resistance(5-FU-R)cell line derived from continuous exposure(25μmol/L)to 5-FU for 20 wk in 5-FU sensitive HCT-116 cells.The proliferation and expression of different representative apoptosis and anti-apoptosis markers in 5-FU sensitive and 5-FU resistance cells were measured by the MTT assay and by Western blotting,respectively,after treatment with Resveratrol(Res)and/or 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea(BCNU).Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest was measured by 4',6'-diamidino-2-phenylindole hydrochloride staining and fluorescence-activated cell sorting analysis,respectively.The extent of DNA damage was measured by the Comet assay.We measured the visible changes in the DNA damage/repair cascade by Western blotting.RESULTS:The widely used chemotherapeutic agents BCNU and Res decreased the growth of 5-FU sensitive HCT-116 cells in a dose dependent manner.Combined application of BCNU and Res caused more apoptosis in5-FU sensitive cells in comparison to individual treatment.In addition,the combined application of BCNU and Res caused a significant decrease of major DNA base excision repair components in 5-FU sensitive cells.We established a 5-FU resistance cell line(5-FU-R)from 5-FU-sensitive HCT-116(mismatch repair deficient)cells that was not resistant to other chemotherapeutic agents(e.g.,BCNU,Res)except 5-FU.The 5-FU resistance of 5-FU-R cells was assessed by exposure to increasing concentrations of 5-FU followed by the MTT assay.There was no significant cell death noted in5-FU-R cells in comparison to 5-FU sensitive cells after5-FU treatment.This resistant cell line overexpressed anti-apoptotic[e.g.,AKT,nuclear factorκB,FLICE-like inhibitory protein),DNA repair(e.g.,DNA polymerase beta(POL-β),DNA polymerase eta(POLH),protein Flap endonuclease 1(FEN1),DNA damage-binding protein 2(DDB2)]and 5-FU-resistance proteins(thymidylate synthase)but under expressed pro-apoptotic proteins(e.g.,DAB2,CK1)in comparison to the parental cells.Increased genotoxicity and apoptosis were observed in resistant cells after combined application of BCNU and Res in comparison to untreated or parental cells.BCNU increased the sensitivity to Res of 5-FU resistant cells compared with parental cells.Fifty percent cell death were noted in parental cells when 18μmol/L of Res was associated with fixed concentration(20μmol/L)of BCNU,but a much lower concentration of Res(8μmol/L)was needed to achieve the same effect in 5-FU resistant cells.Interestingly,increased levels of adenomatous polyposis coli and decreased levels POL-β,POLH,FEN1 and DDB2 were noted after the same combined treatment in resistant cells.CONCLUSION:BCNU combined with Res exerts a synergistic effect that may prove useful for the treatment of colon cancer and to overcome drug resistance.展开更多
A new zinc coordination polymer, [Zn2（bpp）（tpa）2H2O] 1 （bpp=1,3-bis（4-pyridyl）-propane and tpa=terephthalate） has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal ...A new zinc coordination polymer, [Zn2（bpp）（tpa）2H2O] 1 （bpp=1,3-bis（4-pyridyl）-propane and tpa=terephthalate） has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystal structure analysis reveals that complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a=18.348（2）, b=10.9080（14）, c=13.7924（18）, β=98.156（2）°, V=2732.5（6）3 , Z=4, C29H24N2O9Zn2 , Mr=675.24, Z=4, F（000）=1376, Dc=1.641 mg/m3 , μ=1.815 mm-1 , the final R=0.0443 and wR=0.0769 for 2715 observed reflections （I〉2σ（I））. The title complex exhibits a two-dimensional （4, 4） sheet structure which is further stacked through face-to-face π-π interactions between the monodentately coordinated pyridine ring of bpp ligand and the phenyl ring of terephthalate ligand to form a 3-dimensional supramolecular structure. Thermogravimetric analyses show that the host framework of the complex is thermally stable up to ca. 400 ℃.展开更多
2,3-Bis（hydroxymethyl）-2,3-dinitro-1,4-butanediol（C6H12N2O8） was synthesized by condensation,cyclization,oxidative dimerization and deketalization of nitromethane with a total yield of 42.4%.The structure of the t...2,3-Bis（hydroxymethyl）-2,3-dinitro-1,4-butanediol（C6H12N2O8） was synthesized by condensation,cyclization,oxidative dimerization and deketalization of nitromethane with a total yield of 42.4%.The structure of the title compound was characterized by 1H NMR,13C NMR,FT-IR,elementary analysis,and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis,which reveals that the title compound crystallizes in triclinic,space group P with a = 0.6324（2）,b = 0.6454（3）,c = 0.7062（3） nm,α= 111.550（4）,β= 95.505（4）,γ= 113.395（4）°,V = 0.23595（16） nm3,Z = 1,Mr = 240.18,Dc = 1.690 g·cm-3,μ = 0.159 mm-1,F（000） = 126,R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0907.展开更多
文摘A versatile and environmentally friendly method for α,α’-bis(substituted ben-zylidene) cycloalkanones has been developed using a heterogeneous catalysis technology. We have synthesized a series of the α,α’-bis(substituted benzylidene) cycloalkanones, a biologically important class of compounds, via the cross aldol condensation between arylaldehydes and cycloketones using sodium-modified fluorapatite (Na/FAP) as a highly efficient solid catalyst under conventional heating in aqueous media and solventless conditions under microwave. Catalyst reuse, ease of separation of the pure product, and high yields are some of the unique features of this process. Shorter reaction times (4 - 7 min) and higher yields (80% - 94%) were achieved under microwave irradiation conditions.
基金financially supported by young science found of Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology (Zhejiang Sci-Tech University), Ministry of Education
文摘The title compound α,α′-bis（3,5-bismethyl-pyrozole-N-yl）-carbene-acetyl-isopropenyl hydrazine （C16H22N6O, Mr = 314.40） has been prepared. It was characterized by elemental analysis as well as IR, MS, ^1H-NMR and ^13C-NMR spectra. Its crystal structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, getting the following data： triclinic, space group P1^- with a = 6.9734（16）, b = 10.773（3）, c = 12.001（3）A, α = 75.311（4）, β = 82.695（4）, ）,γ = 77.143（4）°, Z = 2, V = 847.9（3）A^3, Dc = 1.231 g/cm^3, F（000） = 336 and/μ（MoKα） = 0.082 mm^-1 （λ= 0.71073A）. The results of crystal structure determination show that there exist intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, resulting in a two-dimensional supramolecular framework of the title compound. The binding of the title compound to DNA was investigated by absorption, emission, and viscosity measurements. The title compound shows absorption hyperchromicity accompanied by a blue shift at about 254 nm. The binding constant Kb for the title compound has been determined to be 1.89 × 10^4 M^-1 from absorption measurements. The addition of the title compound to DNA pretreated with EB causes appreciable reduction in the emission intensity, indicating that the DNA-bound EB fluorophore is partially replaced by the title compound. The value of K is 3.093 × 10^4 M^-1. The relative viscosity of DNA decreased with the addition of the title compound. Results suggest that the title compound binds to DNA with a non-classical intercalative or groove interaction mode. The observed efficient nuclease activity of the title compound is interesting and may have further influences on the chemistry of DNA minor groove binders.
文摘We wish to report a mild and efficient Crossed-Aldol reaction for the synthesis of α, ?-bis(substituted-ben- zylidene)cycloalkanones in the presence of catalytic amounts of covalently anchored sulfonic acid onto sil- ica gel under heterogeneous and solvent-free conditions. The present methodology offers several advantages such as excellent yields, simple procedure and work up steps, short reaction times and easy recovery of the catalyst. We have also demonstrated that the catalyst can be reused successfully.
基金Project (2006BAB02B05-04- 01/02) supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program of China
文摘α-Bi2O3 powders were prepared from nanometer Bi powders through low-temperature oxidation at less than 873.15 K. XRD, SEM, TEM and HRTEM were used to characterize the structure and morphology of Bi powders and Bi2O3 particles. Kinetic studies on the bismuth oxidation at low-temperatures were carried out by TGA method. The results show that bismuth beads should be reunited and oxidized to become irregular Bi2O3 powders. The bismuth oxidation follows shrinking core model, and its controlling mechanism varies at different reaction time. Within 0-10 min, the kinetics is controlled by chemical reaction, after that it is controlled by O2 diffusion in the solid α-Bi2O3 layer. The apparent activation energy is determined as 55.19 kJ/mol in liquid-phase oxidation.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51072012 and 51272015)
文摘In recent years, some important research indicated that the visible-light activity of photocatalysts could be enhanced via incorporating p-block non-metal elements into the lattice. In this paper, we investigated the electronic structures of pure and different non-metal （C, N, S, F, Cl, and Br） doped α-Bi2O3 using first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory. The band structures, the electronic densities of states, and the effective masses of electrons and holes for doped α-Bi2O3 were obtained and analyzed. The N and S dopings narrowed the band gap and reduced the effective mass of the carriers, which are beneficial for the photocatalytic performance. The theoretical predication was further confirmed by the experimental results.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No 50403027).
文摘Three new 1,3-bis（phenylethynyl）disilazanes were synthesized from the reaction of 1,3-dichlorodisilazanes with （phenylethynyl）lithium, and characterized by infrared （IR） spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） and mass spectrometry （MS）.
文摘The solubility and supersolubility of 3,4-bis(3-nitrofurazan-4-yl)furoxan(DNTF) in ethanol + water at different operation were determined by laser monitoring system under atmospheric pressure to study the metastable zone width(MSZW). The modified Apelblat equation was adopted to correlate the experimental solubility data, and the correlation result showed perfect consistent with the experimental data. The standard dissolution enthalpy, standard dissolution entropy and Gibbs energy were calculated according to the experimental solubility data. The effect of the cooling rate, stirring rate, temperature and the concentration of ethanol + water on the MSZW was studied. It was found that the MSZW of DNTF increased with the increasing cooling rate, decreasing temperature, decreasing stirring rate and decreasing ratio of water. And the apparent nucleation order of DNTF in ethanol + water was calculated by the relationship between the cooling rate and the MSZW.
基金Supported by Indian Council of Medical Research and Department of Biotechnology,Government of India
文摘AIM:To study the mechanism of 5-fluorouracil(5-FU)resistance in colon cancer cells and to develop strategies for overcoming such resistance by combination treatment.METHODS:We established and characterized a 5-FU resistance(5-FU-R)cell line derived from continuous exposure(25μmol/L)to 5-FU for 20 wk in 5-FU sensitive HCT-116 cells.The proliferation and expression of different representative apoptosis and anti-apoptosis markers in 5-FU sensitive and 5-FU resistance cells were measured by the MTT assay and by Western blotting,respectively,after treatment with Resveratrol(Res)and/or 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea(BCNU).Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest was measured by 4',6'-diamidino-2-phenylindole hydrochloride staining and fluorescence-activated cell sorting analysis,respectively.The extent of DNA damage was measured by the Comet assay.We measured the visible changes in the DNA damage/repair cascade by Western blotting.RESULTS:The widely used chemotherapeutic agents BCNU and Res decreased the growth of 5-FU sensitive HCT-116 cells in a dose dependent manner.Combined application of BCNU and Res caused more apoptosis in5-FU sensitive cells in comparison to individual treatment.In addition,the combined application of BCNU and Res caused a significant decrease of major DNA base excision repair components in 5-FU sensitive cells.We established a 5-FU resistance cell line(5-FU-R)from 5-FU-sensitive HCT-116(mismatch repair deficient)cells that was not resistant to other chemotherapeutic agents(e.g.,BCNU,Res)except 5-FU.The 5-FU resistance of 5-FU-R cells was assessed by exposure to increasing concentrations of 5-FU followed by the MTT assay.There was no significant cell death noted in5-FU-R cells in comparison to 5-FU sensitive cells after5-FU treatment.This resistant cell line overexpressed anti-apoptotic[e.g.,AKT,nuclear factorκB,FLICE-like inhibitory protein),DNA repair(e.g.,DNA polymerase beta(POL-β),DNA polymerase eta(POLH),protein Flap endonuclease 1(FEN1),DNA damage-binding protein 2(DDB2)]and 5-FU-resistance proteins(thymidylate synthase)but under expressed pro-apoptotic proteins(e.g.,DAB2,CK1)in comparison to the parental cells.Increased genotoxicity and apoptosis were observed in resistant cells after combined application of BCNU and Res in comparison to untreated or parental cells.BCNU increased the sensitivity to Res of 5-FU resistant cells compared with parental cells.Fifty percent cell death were noted in parental cells when 18μmol/L of Res was associated with fixed concentration(20μmol/L)of BCNU,but a much lower concentration of Res(8μmol/L)was needed to achieve the same effect in 5-FU resistant cells.Interestingly,increased levels of adenomatous polyposis coli and decreased levels POL-β,POLH,FEN1 and DDB2 were noted after the same combined treatment in resistant cells.CONCLUSION:BCNU combined with Res exerts a synergistic effect that may prove useful for the treatment of colon cancer and to overcome drug resistance.
基金supported by the Education Office of Anhui Province (No. 2011SQRL080)
文摘A new zinc coordination polymer, [Zn2（bpp）（tpa）2H2O] 1 （bpp=1,3-bis（4-pyridyl）-propane and tpa=terephthalate） has been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. X-ray crystal structure analysis reveals that complex 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P2/c with a=18.348（2）, b=10.9080（14）, c=13.7924（18）, β=98.156（2）°, V=2732.5（6）3 , Z=4, C29H24N2O9Zn2 , Mr=675.24, Z=4, F（000）=1376, Dc=1.641 mg/m3 , μ=1.815 mm-1 , the final R=0.0443 and wR=0.0769 for 2715 observed reflections （I〉2σ（I））. The title complex exhibits a two-dimensional （4, 4） sheet structure which is further stacked through face-to-face π-π interactions between the monodentately coordinated pyridine ring of bpp ligand and the phenyl ring of terephthalate ligand to form a 3-dimensional supramolecular structure. Thermogravimetric analyses show that the host framework of the complex is thermally stable up to ca. 400 ℃.
基金Supported by the National "973" project (No. 613740102)
文摘2,3-Bis（hydroxymethyl）-2,3-dinitro-1,4-butanediol（C6H12N2O8） was synthesized by condensation,cyclization,oxidative dimerization and deketalization of nitromethane with a total yield of 42.4%.The structure of the title compound was characterized by 1H NMR,13C NMR,FT-IR,elementary analysis,and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis,which reveals that the title compound crystallizes in triclinic,space group P with a = 0.6324（2）,b = 0.6454（3）,c = 0.7062（3） nm,α= 111.550（4）,β= 95.505（4）,γ= 113.395（4）°,V = 0.23595（16） nm3,Z = 1,Mr = 240.18,Dc = 1.690 g·cm-3,μ = 0.159 mm-1,F（000） = 126,R = 0.0304 and wR = 0.0907.
