Decarboxylated osteocalcin,a possible drug for type 2 diabetes,triggers glucose uptake in MG63 cells

BACKGROUND Uncarboxylated osteocalcin(GluOC)has been reported to improve glucose metabolism,prevent type 2 diabetes,and decrease the severity of obesity in mice with type 2 diabetes.GluOC can increase glucose uptake in a variety of cells.Glucose metabolism is the main source of energy for osteoblast proliferation and differentiation.We hypothesized that decarboxylated osteocalcin(dcOC),a kind of GluOC,can increase glucose uptake in MG63 cells(osteoblast-like osteosarcoma cells)and influence their proliferation and differentiation.AIM To investigate the effects of dcOC on glucose uptake in human osteoblast-like osteosarcoma cells and the possible signaling pathways involved.METHODS MG63 cells(human osteoblast-like osteosarcoma cells)were treated with dcOC(0,0.3,3,10,or 30 ng/mL)for 1 and 72 h,and glucose uptake was measured by flow cytometry.The effect of dcOC on cell proliferation was measured with a CCK-8 assay,and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)enzyme activity was measured.PI3K was inhibited with LY294002,and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha(HIF-1α)was silenced with siRNA.Then,GPRC6A(G protein-coupled receptor family C group 6 subtype A),total Akt,phosphorylated Akt,HIF-1α,and glucose transporter 1(GLUT1)levels were measured by Western blot to elucidate the possible pathways by which dcOC modulates glucose uptake.RESULTS The glucose uptake of MG63 cells was significantly increased compared with that of the paired control cells after short-term(1 h)treatment with dcOC at different concentrations(0.3,3,and 10 ng/mL groups,P<0.01;30 ng/mL group,P<0.05).Glucose uptake of MG63 cells was significantly increased compared with that of the paired control cells after long-term(72 h)treatment with dcOC at different concentrations(0.3,3,and 10 ng/mL groups,P<0.01;30 ng/mL group,P<0.05).DcOC triggered Akt phosphorylation in a dose-dependent manner,and the most effective stimulatory concentration of dcOC for short-term(1 h)was 3 ng/mL(P<0.01).LY294002 abolished the dcOC-mediated(1 h)promotion of Akt phosphorylation and glucose uptake without affecting GLUT1 protein expression.Long-term dcOC stimulation triggered Akt phosphorylation and increased the protein levels of HIF-1α,GLUT1,and Runx2 in a dose-dependent manner.Inhibition of HIF-1αwith siRNA abolished the dcOC-mediated glucose uptake and substantially decreased GLUT1 protein expression.DcOC interven-tion promoted cell proliferation in a time-and dose-dependent manner as determined by the CCK-8 assay.Treatment with both 3 ng/mL and 10 ng/mL dcOC affected the ALP activity in MG63 cells after 72 h(P<0.01).CONCLUSION Short-and long-term dcOC treatment can increase glucose uptake and affect proliferation and ALP activity in MG63 cells.This effect may occur through the PI3K/Akt,HIF-1α,and GLUT1 signaling factors.

Ionic liquid-assisted preparation of hydroxyapatite and its catalytic performance for decarboxylation of itaconic acid

The synthesis of methacrylic acid from biomass-derived itaconic acid is a green route,for it can get rid of the dependence on fossil resource.In order to solve the problems on this route such as use of a preciousmetal catalyst and a corrosive homogeneous alkali,we prepared a series of hydroxyapatite catalysts by an ionic liquid-assisted hydrothermal method and evaluated their catalytic performance.The results showed that the ionic liquid[Bmim]BF_(4) can affect the crystal growth of hydroxyapatite,provide fluoride ion for fluorination of hydroxyapatite,and adjust the surface acidity and basicity,morphology,textural properties,crystallinity,and composition of hydroxyapatite.The[Bmim]BF4 dosage and hydrothermal temperature can affect the fluoride ion concentration in the hydrothermal system,thus changing the degree of fluoridation of hydroxyapatite.High fluoride-ion concentration can lead to the formation of CaF_(2) and thus significantly decrease the catalytic performance of hydroxyapatite.The hydrothermal time mainly affects the growth of hydroxyapatite crystals on the c axis,leading to different catalytic performance.The suitable conditions for the preparation of this fluoridized hydroxyapatite are as follows:a mass ratio of[Bmim]BF4 to calcium salt=0.2:1,a hydrothermal time of 12 h,and a hydrothermal temperature of 130℃.A maximal methacrylic acid yield of 54.7%was obtained using the fluoridized hydroxyapatite under relatively mild reaction conditions(250℃ and 2 MPa of N_(2))in the absence of a precious-metal catalyst and a corrosive homogeneous alkali.

Electrolyte dependence for the electrochemical decarboxylation of medium-chain fatty acids (n-octanoic acid) into fuel on Pt electrode

The deoxygenation of organic acids, important biomass feedstocks and derivatives, to synthesize hydrocarbon products under mild electrochemical conditions, holds significant importance for the production of carbon-neutral biofuels. There is still limited research on the influential factors of the electrochemical decarboxylation reaction of medium-chain fatty acids. In this study, n-octanoic acid (OA) was chosen as the research subject to investigate the electrochemical decarboxylation behavior of OA on a platinum electrode, focusing on the influence of different alkali metal cations (Li^(+), Na^(+), K^(+)), common anions (SO^(4)^(2−), Cl^(−)), and electrolyte pH. It was found that KOH as an electrolyte exhibited the best performance for OA. Possibly, the larger size of K^(+) increased the alkalinity of the electrode surface, facilitating OA deprotonation. LiOH electrolyte reduced the solubility of OA, thereby inhibiting the decarboxylation reaction. SO^(4)^(2−) exhibited a weak promoting effect on the decarboxylation reaction of OA, while Cl^(−) showed no adverse effect although Cl^(−) may adsorb on the electrode surface. Furthermore, unlike short-chain fatty acids, medium-chain OA can only achieve efficient decarboxylation under alkaline conditions due to its solubility properties. This study provides references and foundations for future efforts to enhance the efficiency of electrochemical decarboxylation synthesis of hydrocarbon biofuels from medium-chain fatty acids.

Influence of Ca/P ratio on the catalytic performance of hydroxyapatite for decarboxylation of itaconic acid to methacrylic acid

Methacrylic acid,an important organic chemical,is commercially manufactured starting from fossil feedstock.The decarboxylation of itaconic acid derived for biomass is a green route to the synthesis of methacrylic acid.In view of the problems existing in the researches on this route such as use of noble metal catalyst,harsh reaction conditions and low desired-product yield,we prepared a series of hydroxyapatite catalysts with different Ca/P molar ratios and evaluated their catalytic performance.The results showed that the hydroxyapatite catalyst with a Ca/P molar ratio of 1.58 had the best catalytic activity.The highest yield of MAA up to 61.2%was achieved with basically complete conversion of itaconic acid under the suitable reaction conditions of 1 equivalent of NaOH,2 MPa of N_(2),250℃,and 2 h.On this basis,a reaction network for the decarboxylation of itaconic acid to methacrylic acid catalyzed by hydroxyapatite was established.With the aid of catalyst characterization using X-ray powder diffraction,NH3/CO2 temperature-programmed desorption,N_(2)physisorption,inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry,and scanning electron microscopy,we found that the distribution of surface acid sites and basic sites,crystal growth orientation,texture properties and morphology of hydroxyapatite varied with the Ca/P molar ratio.Furthermore,the change of the crystal growth orientation and its influence on the surface acidity and alkalinity were clarified.

Role of Low-Molecule-Weight Organic Acids and Their Salts in Regulating Soil pH

The process of organic materials increasing soil pH has not yet been fully understood. This study examined the role of cations and organic anions in regulating soil pH using organic compounds. Calcareous soil, acid soil, and paddy soil were incubated with different simple organic compounds, pH was determined periodically and CO2 emission was also measured. Mixing organic acids with the soil caused an instant decrease of soil pH. The magnitude of pH decrease depended on the initial soil acidity and dissociation degree of the acids. Decomposition of organic acids could only recover the soil pH to about its original level. Mixing organic salts with soil caused an instant increase of soil pH. Decomposition of organic salts of sodium resulted in a steady increase of soil pH, with final soil pH being about 2.7-3.2 pH units over the control. Organic salts with the same anions （citrate） but different cations led to different magnitudes of pH increase, while those having the same cations but different anions led to very similar pH increases. Organic salts of sodium and sodium carbonate caused very similar pH increases of soil when they were added to the acid soil at equimolar concentrations of Na^＋. The results suggested that cations played a central role in regulating soil pH. Decarboxylation might only consume a limited number of protons. Conversion of organic salts into inorganic salts （carbonate） was possibly responsible for pH increase during their decomposition, suggesting that only those plant residues containing high excess base cations could actually increase soil pH.

Highly efficient synthesis of β-amino esters via Mannich-type reaction under solvent-free conditions using ZnCl_2 catalyst

β-Amino esters were synthesized via ZnCl2-catalyzed Mannich-type reaction of imines and malonate esters under solvent-free conditions in 6 min. The β-amino ester was converted into the corresponding aspartic acid derivatives.

Microwave-Assisted Decarboxylation of Sodium Oleate and Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuel Production

The carboxyl terminal of sodium oleate has a stronger polarity than that of oleic acid;this terminal is more likely to be dipole polarized and ionically conductive in a microwave field.Sodium oleate was used as the model compound to study the decarboxylation of oleic acid leading to hydrocarbon formation via microwave-assisted pyrolysis technology.The pyrolysis gas,liquid,and solid products were precisely analyzed to deduce the mechanism for decarboxylation of sodium oleate.Microwave energy was able to selectively heat the carboxyl terminal of sodium oleate.During decarboxylation,the double bond in the long hydrocarbon chain formed a p-πconjugated system with the carbanion intermediate.The resulting p-πconjugated system was more stable and beneficial to the pyrolysis reaction(decarboxylation,terminal allylation,isomerization,and aromatization).The physical properties of pyrolysis liquid were generally similar to those of diesel fuel,thereby demonstrating the possible use of microwaves for controlling the decarboxylation of sodium oleate in order to manufacture renewable hydrocarbon fuels.

Remarkably reducing carbon loss and H2 consumption on Ni–Ga intermetallic compounds in deoxygenation of methyl esters to hydrocarbons

Ni–Ga alloy(Ni/Ga atomic ratio of 8),Ni3Ga and Ni5Ga3 intermetallic compounds(IMCs)catalysts were prepared from Ni–Mg-Al-Ga layered double hydroxides(LDHs)for the deoxygenation of methyl esters to hydrocarbons.In the alloy and IMCs,the presence of Ga reduced the surface Ni atom density,and the charge transfer from Ga to Ni increased the electron density of Ni.In the deoxygenation of methyl laurate,the Ni catalyst gave a complete hydrogenolysis of methyl laurate to CH4at 330°C and 3.0 MPa,while the presence of Ga promoted the HDO pathway and suppressed C–C bond hydrogenolysis and methanation.The Ni5Ga3 catalyst exhibited the best desired performance.Even at 400°C,it gave the yield of C11 and C12 hydrocarbons of ~99%,and the selectivity to CH4(SCH4) was only 2.4%.In the deoxygenation of methyl octanoate and methyl palmitate,the Ni5Ga3 catalyst also gave the yield of hydrocarbons above95%.Reactivity evaluation and methyl propionate-TPD and TPSR results indicate that the C–OCH3 bond instead of the O–CH3 one was cleaved on both Ni and bimetallic Ni–Ga catalysts.It is highlighted that methanol,derived from the C–OCH3 bond hydrogenolysis,mainly decomposed to CO and H2 on IMCs,while it was converted to methane on metallic Ni and alloy.It is of great significance that H2 could be yielded from the methyl ester itself.In short,the utilization of Ni–Ga IMCs can effectively reduce carbon loss and H2 consumption,all of which are ascribed to the geometric and electronic effects of Ga.

Synthesis,Structure and Properties of Three-dimensional Gd(Ⅲ),Eu(Ⅲ) Coordination Polymers via in situ Decarboxylation

Two three-dimensional lanthanide（Ⅲ） coordination polymers with the formula [Ln（PYDC）（NA）（H2O）]n [Ln=Gd（1）, Eu（2）, H2PYDC=pyridine-2,5-bicarboxylic acid, HNA=nicotinic acid] have been hydrothermally synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The NA came from in situ decarboxylation of the part of PYDC. X-ray single crystal structural analyses reveal that complexes 1 and 2 are isomorphous, they possess the 43.63 topology assembled by Gd^3＋/Eu^3＋ and two different multidentate carboxylate ligands Magnetic measurements show that antiferromagnetic coupling exists between adjacent Gd^3＋ ions in complex 1. The complex 2 exhibits the corresponding characteristic luminescence in the visible region under an excitation at 305 nm.

Studies on the Total Synthesis of Hainanolide (Ⅷ) -Introducing C_4-Methoxy Group, and Forming the Ring E (Lactone)

The titled compound 6a and 6b were synthesized from tricyclic ketone 1 through five steps.

The Studies of the Reactions of 2,4,6-Triphenylpyrylium Tetrafluoroborate with Amino Acids

The reactions of triphenylpyrylium salt 1 with various anuno acids were explored and compared. The reactions with most α-amino acids yielded decarboxylation products 2 via decarboxylation. The reactions with glutamic acid, lysine and ACC (1-aminocyclopropyl-carboxylic acid) gave triphenylpyndine 8, dimer 9 and acid 5a-acc, respectively. The reactions with βand γ-amino acids yielded triphenylpyridine by intramolecular elinunation.

Preparation and Reactions of Pyridinium Ylids via Decarboxylation of Pyridinium Betaines

Pyridinium ylids 4 were generated as reaction intermediates from the decarboxylation of pyridinium betaines 3, which were prepared from the reactions of a-amino acid ester hydrochlorides with 2, 4, 6-triphenylpyrylium tetrafluoroborate. Protonation, addition and substitution reactions of 4 with electrophiles were studied in this paper.

Biomimetic Decarboxylation of Carboxylic Acids with PhI(OAc)_2 Catalyzed by Manganese Porphyrin [Mn(TPP)OAc]

Manganese（Ⅲ） meso-tetraphenylporphyrin acetate [Mn（TPP）OAc] served as an effective catalyst for the oxidative decarboxylation of carboxylic acids with （diacetoxyiodo）benzene [PhI（OAc）2] in CH2CI2-H2O（95：5, volume ratio）. The aryl substituted acetic acids are more reactive than the less electron rich linear carboxylic acids in the presence of catalyst Mn（TPP）OAc. In the former case, the formation of carbonyl products was complete within just a few minutes with 〉97% selectivities, and no further oxidation of the produced aldehydes was achieved under these catalytic conditions. This method provides a benign procedure owing to the utilization of low toxic（diacetoxyiodo） benzene, biologically relevant manganese porphyrins, and carboxylic acids.

Synthesis, Structure and Decarboxylative Behavior of a Nitro-coordinated Potassium Compound

A novel nitro-coordinated potassium compound [K(Htdc)(H_2O)]_n(tdc = 3-nitro-thiophene-2,5-dicarboxylate), has been synthesized and characterized. The complex with a two-dimensional(2D) layer structure contains an infinite K-O ladder-shaped chain, which is connected through carboxyl and unusual nitro-coordination of Htdc– anion. Then the 2D layers are further extended by intermolecular hydrogen-bonding to form a three-dimensional(3D) supramoleculalr network. Variable temperature powder X-ray diffractions, thermogravimetric analysis and nuclear magnetic resonance studies exhibit that the compound has a thermal-induced decarboxylative behavior.

The Oxidative Decarboxylation of Nitrilotriacetic Acid (NTA)——A Study of the Reaction of NTA with Cerium(Ⅳ) in HCIO_4

The reaction between Ce (IV ) and NTA was investigated titrimetrically and spectrophotometrically. Two equivalents of Ce( IV ) are reduced per mole of NTA almost instantaneously at room temperature. With increasing reaction time an ultimate of about 7 equivalents of Ce( IV) is consumed per mole of NTA at room temperature. Carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and dimethylamine are the major and readily detectable products of oxidation of NTA by Ce( IV ). The rates of the reaction in HClO4 were measured spectrophotometricaUy using the stopped flow technique. The effects of both acidity of the medium and added salts support and extend preliminary results.

Doebner condensation in ionic liquids [Bmim]BF_4 and [Bpy]BF_4 to synthesize α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid

Ionic liquids [Bmim]BF4 and [Bpy]BF4 were employed as environmentally benign media in Doebner condensation to synthesize α, β-unsaturated carboxylic acid. The good results showed that [Bmim]BF4 and [Bpy]BF4 were efficient media for Doebner condensation, which could be recycled easily. The highest yields could reach 93% and 90% in [Bmim]BF4 and [Bpy]BF4, respectively.

Molecular Simulation of Naphthenic Acid Removal on Acidic Catalyst(I) Mechanism of Catalytic Decarboxylation

In this paper, the charge distribution, the chemical bond order and the reactive performance of carboxylic acid model compounds on acidic catalyst were investigated by using molecular simulation technology. The simulation results showed that the bond order of C—O was higher than that of C—C, and C—C bond connected to the carbon atom in the carboxyl radical had the lowest bond order. The charge distributions of model naphthenic acids were similar in characteristics that the negative charges were concentrated on carboxyls. According to the simulation results, the mechanisms of catalytic decar- boxylation over acidic solid catalyst were proposed, and a new route was put forward regarding removal of the naphthenic acid from crude oil through catalytic decarboxylation.

Synthesis,Structure and Photoluminescence of a New Cadmium(Ⅱ) Complex Involving in situ Decarboxylation

A new luminescent dinuclear cluster complex [Cd2（pzc）2（AmTAZ）（HEO）4（NO3）]·NO3 （Hpzc = pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid, AmTAZ = 3-amino-4H-1,2,4-triazole） has been prepared by the assembly of Cdn with pyrazine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid and 3-amino-lH-1,2,4-triazole-5-car- boxylic acid ligands under hydrothermal conditions, in which in situ decarboxylation of H2pzdc and HAmTZC ligands simultaneously occurred, and HEpzdc was transformed into Hpzc while HAmTZC into AmTAZ. The crystal structure is of triclinic, space group P1 with a = 7.096（2）, b = 11.140（4）, c = 14.887（5）А, α= 92.641（4）, β= 91.348（6）, γ= 96.058（6）°, V = 1168.5（7）А^3, C12H18Cd2N10O14, Mr = 751.16, Z = 2, Dc = 2.126 g/cm^3, F（000） = 730,μ=1.910 mm^-1, R = 0.0320 and wR = 0.0998 for 4549 observed reflections （I 〉 2σ（I））. The dinuclear cluster of 1 is extended into a 3D supramolecular architecture through intermolecular hydrogen bonding interactions. Complex I exhibits strong blue photoluminescence at room temperature.

How Effective Is the Single-point Energy Calculation in Investigating the Reaction Mechanisms?New Decarboxylation Mechanism of Pyrrole-2-carboxylic Acid by Full Optimization with CPCM Solvation Model

The decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid in acid solutions was elucidated by full optimization with the CPCM solvation model at the B3LYP/6-31 l＋＋G（d,p） level. Compared with the single-point energy calculation, CPCM full optimization is better to model solvent environments to gain reasonable reaction mechanisms. The π interactions play a significant role in the decarboxylation of pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid （R）. Firstly, the a hydrogen is protonated, but all of the carbonyl hydration pathways bear relatively higher energy barriers. The carbonyl group can rove over the pyrrole ring, but it does not lead to the speciation of pyrrole and protonated carbon dioxide for the latter is an energy-rich species. The decarboxylation mechanism proposed here is that, the protonated pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid （RH） decarboxylates via direct C-C bond cleavage with the aid of a water molecule to accommodate the proton on the carbonyl group.

Molecular Simulation of Naphthenic Acid Removal on Acidic Catalyst II. Experimental results of catalytic decarboxylation over acidic catalysts

The energy barriers of thermal decarboxylation reactions of petroleum acids and catalytic decarboxylation reactions of Bronsted acid and Lewis acid were analyzed using molecular simulation technology. Compared with thermal decarboxylation reactions of petroleum acids, the decarboxylation reactions by acid catalysts were easier to occur. The decarboxylaton effect by Lewis acid was better than Bronsted acid. The mechanisms of catalytic decarboxylation over acid catalyst were also verified by experiments on a fixed bed and a fluidized bed, the experimental results showed that the rate of acid removal could reach up to 97% over the acidic catalyst at a temperature above 400℃.