Dietary flavonoids are abundant in natural plants and possess multiple pharmacological and nutritional activities.In this study,apigenin,luteolin,and baicalein were chosen to evaluate their anti-diabetic effect in hig...Dietary flavonoids are abundant in natural plants and possess multiple pharmacological and nutritional activities.In this study,apigenin,luteolin,and baicalein were chosen to evaluate their anti-diabetic effect in high-glucose and dexamethasone induced insulin-resistant(IR)HepG2 cells.All flavonoids improves the glucose consumption and glycogen synthesis abilities in IR-HepG2 cells via activating glucose transporter protein 4(GLUT4)and phosphor-glycogen synthase kinase(GSK-3β).These fl avonoids signifi cantly inhibited the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and advanced glycation end-products(AGEs),which were closely related to the suppression of the phosphorylation form of NF-κB and P65.The expression levels of insulin receptor substrate-1(IRS-1),insulin receptor substrate-2(IRS-2)and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)pathway in IR-HepG2 cells were all partially activated by the fl avonoids,with variable effects.Furthermore,the intracellular metabolic conditions of the fl avonoids were also evaluated.展开更多
Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTP...Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)]n·2nH2O(5), and [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)2](6),(H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, PYTPY = 4'-(4-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine, DMF = N,N?-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Complexes 1~5 all feature one-dimensional chain structures, and complex 6 exhibits a zero-dimensional structure. Complexes 1~5 present three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular frameworks via π-π stacking interactions, whenas 6 has also a 3D supramolecular structure assembled by hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, complexes 1 ~ 6 exhibit the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties.展开更多
BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a major cause of mortality worldwide and is driven by multiple risk factors,including diabetes,which results in an increased atherosclerotic burden,but the precise mechanisms for the occu...BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a major cause of mortality worldwide and is driven by multiple risk factors,including diabetes,which results in an increased atherosclerotic burden,but the precise mechanisms for the occurrence and development of diabetic atheroscerosis have not been fully elucidated.AIM To summarize the potential role of retinol binding protein 4(RBP4) in the pathogenesis of diabetic atheroscerosis,particularly in relation to the RBP4-Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(JAK2/STAT3)signaling pathway.METHODS Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups,including a control group(NC group),diabetic rat group(DM group),and diabetic atherosclerotic rat group(DA group).The contents of total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-c), triglycerides(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDLc), fasting insulin(FINS),fasting plasma glucose,and hemoglobin A1 c(HbA1 c)were measured.Moreover,the adipose and serum levels of RBP4,along with the expression levels of JAK2, phosphorylated JAK2(p-JAK2), STAT3,phosphorylated STAT3(p-STAT3), B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2), and Cyclin D1 in aortic tissues were also measured.Besides,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR) and atherogenic indexes(AI) were calculated.RESULTS Compared with the NC and DM groups,the levels LDL-c,TG,TC,FINS,HOMAIR,RBP4,and AI were upregulated,whereas that of HDL-c was downregulated in the DA group(P <0.05);the mRNA levels of JAK2,STAT3,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 in the DA group were significantly increased compared with the NC group and the DM group;P-JAK2,p-JAK2/JAK2 ratio,p-STAT3,p-STAT3/STAT3 ratio,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 at protein levels were significantly upregulated in the DA group compared with the NC group and DM group.In addition,as shown by Pearson analysis,serum RBP4 had a positive correlation with TG,TC,LDL-c,FINS,HbA1 C,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,Bcl-2,Cyclin D1,AI,and HOMA-IR but a negative correlation with HDL-c.In addition,multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that serum RBP4,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,and LDL-c were predictors of the presence of diabetic atherosclerosis.CONCLUSION RBP4 could be involved in the initiation or progression of diabetic atherosclerosis by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.展开更多
Y_2(p-CH_3C_6H_4COO)_6(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2, Mr=1349.08, triclinic, space group P, a=13.00(3), b=19.743(2), c=12.754(3)A, α=97.94(1), β=106.24(2), γ=91.66(1)°, V=3177(1)~3, Z=2, Dc=1.41gcm^(-3), λ(MoKα)=0.71069, ...Y_2(p-CH_3C_6H_4COO)_6(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2, Mr=1349.08, triclinic, space group P, a=13.00(3), b=19.743(2), c=12.754(3)A, α=97.94(1), β=106.24(2), γ=91.66(1)°, V=3177(1)~3, Z=2, Dc=1.41gcm^(-3), λ(MoKα)=0.71069, μ=18.92 cm^(-1), F(ooo)=1384, T=295K, final R=0.073 for 6504 observed reflections with Ⅰ>36(Ⅰ). There are two nonidentical binuclear molecules with different bridging connection patterns in a cell. One has four bridging carboxyl groups bound two Y(Ⅲ) ions and another only has two. The Y-Y distance is 4.196 for the former and 5.302 for the latter respectively.展开更多
<span style="font-family:Verdana;">Coordination compounds of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="fo...<span style="font-family:Verdana;">Coordination compounds of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">iron(III), cobat(III) and chromium(III) were synthesized with M:L (1:2)</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. Mixed ligand coordination compounds of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one and 1,2-diaminocyclohexane using the same metal ions were also synthesized </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">M:L1</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L2</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (1:1:1) where </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L1</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one and </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L2</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is 1,2-diaminocyclohexane. The coordination compounds obtained were characterized using electronic and infrared spectral analyses, magnetic susceptibility and percentage metal analysis. They were also evaluated for their cytotoxic and antioxidant activities. The result obtained suggested that octahedral geometry was obtained for all the compounds, as a result of additional two molecules of the solvent coordinated to the metal ions. Both the primary and secondary ligands coordinated in a bidentate fashion. The synthesized compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxicity, although none was as active as the standard. The cobalt(III) mixed ligand complex elicited the highest activity. The synthesized compounds all exhibited good to moderate antioxidant activity.</span>展开更多
ABSTRAC Two new complexes [Cd(2,4'-bpdc)(DPPZ)]2n·n H2O(1) and [Zn(2,4'-Hbpdc)2(DPPZ)]· H2O(DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, 2,4'-H2bpdc = 2,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) have been...ABSTRAC Two new complexes [Cd(2,4'-bpdc)(DPPZ)]2n·n H2O(1) and [Zn(2,4'-Hbpdc)2(DPPZ)]· H2O(DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, 2,4'-H2bpdc = 2,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized. The structure of complex 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction diffraction and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction(XRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 has 1D chains, which are further connected by π-π stacking interactions of neighbouring chains, generating a steady 3D supramolecular structure. Complex 2 shows the isolated mononuclear units, which are further extended to a 2D supramolecular layered structure through π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, complexes 1 and 2 exhibit green photoluminescent properties at room temperature.展开更多
(CH_3C_5H_4)Zr(S_2CNBz_2)_3, Mr=987.55, space group P1, a=13.002(4), b=13.659(3), c=29.685(8); α=100.72(2)~o,β=97.23(2)~o, γ=105.36(2)~o; V=4909(2)~3, Z=4, Dc=1.34gcm^(-3), Mo-K(λ=0.71073A) radiation, μ=5.0cm^(-1...(CH_3C_5H_4)Zr(S_2CNBz_2)_3, Mr=987.55, space group P1, a=13.002(4), b=13.659(3), c=29.685(8); α=100.72(2)~o,β=97.23(2)~o, γ=105.36(2)~o; V=4909(2)~3, Z=4, Dc=1.34gcm^(-3), Mo-K(λ=0.71073A) radiation, μ=5.0cm^(-1), R=0.069, Rw=0.078 for 6100 reflections. The title complex has pentagonal bipyramid configuration in which the zirconium atom is coordinated by one CH_3C_5H_4 group and three bidentate dibenzyldithiocarbamate ligands.展开更多
(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnI(Ln=La,Nd)complexes have been synthesized by the reaction between NaI and[(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnCl]2 in THF;A single crystal X-ray study has shown that the lanthanum complex is an unsolvat...(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnI(Ln=La,Nd)complexes have been synthesized by the reaction between NaI and[(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnCl]2 in THF;A single crystal X-ray study has shown that the lanthanum complex is an unsolvated monomer with lanthanum(Ⅲ)in a trigonal bipyramidal coordination geometry if the cyclopentadienyl ring is regarded as occupying a single polyhedral vertex.展开更多
A new nickel(II) complex [NiL2](DMF)4 (HL = 2'-[4-N,N'-(dimethylamino- benzylidene)]-3,5-dihydroxybenzoylhydrazide) has been synthesized and its structure was characterized by IR,UV-Vis,1H NMR and elemental ...A new nickel(II) complex [NiL2](DMF)4 (HL = 2'-[4-N,N'-(dimethylamino- benzylidene)]-3,5-dihydroxybenzoylhydrazide) has been synthesized and its structure was characterized by IR,UV-Vis,1H NMR and elemental analysis. The fluorescence emission mechanism of the complex was discussed by fluorimetric spectra. The single-crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 0.9918(4),b = 1.1297(4),c = 1.1331(4) nm,α = 76.860(7),β = 75.105(6),γ = 89.022(7)°,V = 1.1936(8) nm^3,Z = 1,μ = 0.472 mm^-1,Dc = 1.319 g/cm^3,F(000) = 502 and Rint = 0.0913. In the title compound,the nickel(II) atom is four-coordinated with two nitrogen atoms from amide and two oxygen atoms from keto group. The complex is centrosymmetric with nickel located at the center.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32072212)Multi-Year Research Grant of University of Macao(MYRG2018-00169-ICMS)+5 种基金Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao(FDCT)(0098/2020/A)MICINN supporting the Ramón y Cajal grant for M.A.Prieto(RYC-201722891)Jianbo Xiao(RYC2020-030365-I)Xunta de Galicia supporting the Axudas Conecta Peme,the IN852A 2018/58 Neuro Food Project,the program EXCELENCIA-ED431F 2020/12the pre-doctoral grants of P.García-Oliveira(ED481A-2019/295)to Ibero-American Program on Science and Technology(CYTED-AQUA-CIBUS,P317RT0003).
文摘Dietary flavonoids are abundant in natural plants and possess multiple pharmacological and nutritional activities.In this study,apigenin,luteolin,and baicalein were chosen to evaluate their anti-diabetic effect in high-glucose and dexamethasone induced insulin-resistant(IR)HepG2 cells.All flavonoids improves the glucose consumption and glycogen synthesis abilities in IR-HepG2 cells via activating glucose transporter protein 4(GLUT4)and phosphor-glycogen synthase kinase(GSK-3β).These fl avonoids signifi cantly inhibited the production of reactive oxygen species(ROS)and advanced glycation end-products(AGEs),which were closely related to the suppression of the phosphorylation form of NF-κB and P65.The expression levels of insulin receptor substrate-1(IRS-1),insulin receptor substrate-2(IRS-2)and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/protein kinase B(Akt)pathway in IR-HepG2 cells were all partially activated by the fl avonoids,with variable effects.Furthermore,the intracellular metabolic conditions of the fl avonoids were also evaluated.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21576112)Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20150623024TC-19,20170520147JH)the Science and Technology Development Plan of Siping City(2015049)
文摘Six new transition metal complexes, [Zn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(1), [Cu(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n PYTPY(2), [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(3), [Mn(HBTC)(PYTPY)]n·n DMF(4), [Cd(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)]n·2nH2O(5), and [Co(HBTC)(PYTPY)(H2O)2](6),(H3BTC = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid, PYTPY = 4'-(4-pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine, DMF = N,N?-dimethylformamide), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. Complexes 1~5 all feature one-dimensional chain structures, and complex 6 exhibits a zero-dimensional structure. Complexes 1~5 present three-dimensional(3D) supramolecular frameworks via π-π stacking interactions, whenas 6 has also a 3D supramolecular structure assembled by hydrogen bonding. Meanwhile, complexes 1 ~ 6 exhibit the thermal stabilities and photoluminescent properties.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81800713 and No.81971264The Project of Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province,No.1808085QH292Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,No.WK9110000041。
文摘BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis is a major cause of mortality worldwide and is driven by multiple risk factors,including diabetes,which results in an increased atherosclerotic burden,but the precise mechanisms for the occurrence and development of diabetic atheroscerosis have not been fully elucidated.AIM To summarize the potential role of retinol binding protein 4(RBP4) in the pathogenesis of diabetic atheroscerosis,particularly in relation to the RBP4-Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(JAK2/STAT3)signaling pathway.METHODS Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups,including a control group(NC group),diabetic rat group(DM group),and diabetic atherosclerotic rat group(DA group).The contents of total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-c), triglycerides(TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDLc), fasting insulin(FINS),fasting plasma glucose,and hemoglobin A1 c(HbA1 c)were measured.Moreover,the adipose and serum levels of RBP4,along with the expression levels of JAK2, phosphorylated JAK2(p-JAK2), STAT3,phosphorylated STAT3(p-STAT3), B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2), and Cyclin D1 in aortic tissues were also measured.Besides,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR) and atherogenic indexes(AI) were calculated.RESULTS Compared with the NC and DM groups,the levels LDL-c,TG,TC,FINS,HOMAIR,RBP4,and AI were upregulated,whereas that of HDL-c was downregulated in the DA group(P <0.05);the mRNA levels of JAK2,STAT3,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 in the DA group were significantly increased compared with the NC group and the DM group;P-JAK2,p-JAK2/JAK2 ratio,p-STAT3,p-STAT3/STAT3 ratio,Cyclin D1,and Bcl-2 at protein levels were significantly upregulated in the DA group compared with the NC group and DM group.In addition,as shown by Pearson analysis,serum RBP4 had a positive correlation with TG,TC,LDL-c,FINS,HbA1 C,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,Bcl-2,Cyclin D1,AI,and HOMA-IR but a negative correlation with HDL-c.In addition,multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that serum RBP4,p-JAK2,p-STAT3,and LDL-c were predictors of the presence of diabetic atherosclerosis.CONCLUSION RBP4 could be involved in the initiation or progression of diabetic atherosclerosis by regulating the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway.
文摘Y_2(p-CH_3C_6H_4COO)_6(C_(12)H_8N_2)_2, Mr=1349.08, triclinic, space group P, a=13.00(3), b=19.743(2), c=12.754(3)A, α=97.94(1), β=106.24(2), γ=91.66(1)°, V=3177(1)~3, Z=2, Dc=1.41gcm^(-3), λ(MoKα)=0.71069, μ=18.92 cm^(-1), F(ooo)=1384, T=295K, final R=0.073 for 6504 observed reflections with Ⅰ>36(Ⅰ). There are two nonidentical binuclear molecules with different bridging connection patterns in a cell. One has four bridging carboxyl groups bound two Y(Ⅲ) ions and another only has two. The Y-Y distance is 4.196 for the former and 5.302 for the latter respectively.
文摘<span style="font-family:Verdana;">Coordination compounds of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">iron(III), cobat(III) and chromium(III) were synthesized with M:L (1:2)</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. Mixed ligand coordination compounds of 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one and 1,2-diaminocyclohexane using the same metal ions were also synthesized </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">M:L1</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">:</span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L2</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (1:1:1) where </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L1</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4</span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">H</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-pyran-4-one and </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">L2</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is 1,2-diaminocyclohexane. The coordination compounds obtained were characterized using electronic and infrared spectral analyses, magnetic susceptibility and percentage metal analysis. They were also evaluated for their cytotoxic and antioxidant activities. The result obtained suggested that octahedral geometry was obtained for all the compounds, as a result of additional two molecules of the solvent coordinated to the metal ions. Both the primary and secondary ligands coordinated in a bidentate fashion. The synthesized compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxicity, although none was as active as the standard. The cobalt(III) mixed ligand complex elicited the highest activity. The synthesized compounds all exhibited good to moderate antioxidant activity.</span>
基金Supported by the Program for NNSFC(21407064,21576112)NSF of Jilin Province(20130521019JH)the Science and Technology Development Plan of Siping City(2014052,2015049)
文摘ABSTRAC Two new complexes [Cd(2,4'-bpdc)(DPPZ)]2n·n H2O(1) and [Zn(2,4'-Hbpdc)2(DPPZ)]· H2O(DPPZ = dipyrido[3,2-a:2',3'-c]phenazine, 2,4'-H2bpdc = 2,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid) have been hydrothermally synthesized. The structure of complex 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction diffraction and further characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, powder X-ray diffraction(XRD) and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Complex 1 has 1D chains, which are further connected by π-π stacking interactions of neighbouring chains, generating a steady 3D supramolecular structure. Complex 2 shows the isolated mononuclear units, which are further extended to a 2D supramolecular layered structure through π-π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds. Furthermore, complexes 1 and 2 exhibit green photoluminescent properties at room temperature.
文摘(CH_3C_5H_4)Zr(S_2CNBz_2)_3, Mr=987.55, space group P1, a=13.002(4), b=13.659(3), c=29.685(8); α=100.72(2)~o,β=97.23(2)~o, γ=105.36(2)~o; V=4909(2)~3, Z=4, Dc=1.34gcm^(-3), Mo-K(λ=0.71073A) radiation, μ=5.0cm^(-1), R=0.069, Rw=0.078 for 6100 reflections. The title complex has pentagonal bipyramid configuration in which the zirconium atom is coordinated by one CH_3C_5H_4 group and three bidentate dibenzyldithiocarbamate ligands.
文摘(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnI(Ln=La,Nd)complexes have been synthesized by the reaction between NaI and[(CH_3OCH_2CH_2C_5H_4)_2LnCl]2 in THF;A single crystal X-ray study has shown that the lanthanum complex is an unsolvated monomer with lanthanum(Ⅲ)in a trigonal bipyramidal coordination geometry if the cyclopentadienyl ring is regarded as occupying a single polyhedral vertex.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Y406049)Education Committee Foundation of Zhejiang Province (No. 20060079)
文摘A new nickel(II) complex [NiL2](DMF)4 (HL = 2'-[4-N,N'-(dimethylamino- benzylidene)]-3,5-dihydroxybenzoylhydrazide) has been synthesized and its structure was characterized by IR,UV-Vis,1H NMR and elemental analysis. The fluorescence emission mechanism of the complex was discussed by fluorimetric spectra. The single-crystal structure was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The crystal belongs to the triclinic system,space group P1 with a = 0.9918(4),b = 1.1297(4),c = 1.1331(4) nm,α = 76.860(7),β = 75.105(6),γ = 89.022(7)°,V = 1.1936(8) nm^3,Z = 1,μ = 0.472 mm^-1,Dc = 1.319 g/cm^3,F(000) = 502 and Rint = 0.0913. In the title compound,the nickel(II) atom is four-coordinated with two nitrogen atoms from amide and two oxygen atoms from keto group. The complex is centrosymmetric with nickel located at the center.