Polyvinylpolypyrrolidonium tribromide as new and metal-free catalyst for the formylation and trimethylsilylation of hydroxyl group

Trimethylsilylation of alcohols was achieved using 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexamethyldisilazane（HMDS） as silylating agent,in the presence of polyvinylpolypyrrolidonium tribromide in acetonitrile at room temperature.Also a variety of alcohols were converted into alkyl formates by ethyl formate and a catalytic amount of polyvinylpolypyrrolidonium tribromide under solvent free conditions at room temperature.

2-(Sulfooxy)propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid as novel and versatile catalyst for the formylation of alcohols and amines using ethyl formate under neat conditions

2-（Sulfooxy）propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid（supported on silica gel） has been introduced as novel and green catalyst for the formylation of alcohols and amines with ethyl formate,as mild formylation agent,under neat conditions at room temperature.

FPR1 Antagonist (BOC-MLF) Inhibits Amniotic Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition

Objective:Premature rupture of membranes(PROM)is a common pregnancy disorder that is closely associated with structural weakening of fetal membranes.Studies have found that formyl peptide receptor 1(FPR1)activates inflammatory pathways and amniotic epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT),stimulates collagen degradation,and leads to membrane weakening and membrane rupture.The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory and EMT inhibitory effects of FPR1 antagonist(BOC-MLF)to provide a basis for clinical prevention of PROM.Methods:The relationship between PROM,FPR1,and EMT was analyzed in human fetal membrane tissue and plasma samples using Western blotting,PCR,Masson staining,and ELISA assays.Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)was used to establish a fetal membrane inflammation model in pregnant rats,and BOC-MLF was used to treat the LPS rat model.We detected interleukin(IL)-6 in blood from the rat hearts to determine whether the inflammatory model was successful and whether the anti-inflammatory treatment was effective.We used electron microscopy to analyze the structure and collagen expression of rat fetal membrane.Results:Western blotting,PCR and Masson staining indicated that the expression of FPR1 was significantly increased,the expression of collagen was decreased,and EMT appeared in PROM.The rat model indicated that LPS caused the collapse of fetal membrane epithelial cells,increased intercellular gaps,and decreased collagen.BOC-MLF promoted an increase in fetal membrane collagen,inhibited EMT,and reduced the weakening of fetal membranes.Conclusion:The expression of FPR1 in the fetal membrane of PROM was significantly increased,and EMT of the amniotic membrane was obvious.BOC-MLF can treat inflammation and inhibit amniotic EMT.

A novel method for the formylation of Grignard reagent

A facile and efficient method for the formylation of Grignard reagent was reported, and a new approach for the preparation of aldehydes from Grignard reagent and benzimidazolium salts was provided.

Na Y zeolite functionalized by sulfamic acid/Cu(OAc)_2 as a new and reusable heterogeneous hybrid catalyst for efficient solvent-free formylation of amines

NaY zeolite functionalized by sulfamic acid/Cu（OAc）_2[NaY/SA/Cu（Ⅱ）] was synthesized and used as a new,efficient and recyclable catalyst for preparation of formamides. This novel organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst was characterized by several techniques such as FT-IR, XRD, SEM, EDX and TG analysis.Chemoselectivity, easy procedure, excellent yields, very short reaction times, solvent-free and mild reaction conditions are some benefits of this new protocol.

Transition metal-free catalytic formylation of carbon dioxide and amide with novel poly(ionic liquid)s

Functionalised mesoporous poly(ionic liquid)s are valuable carbon dioxide capture and conversion materials.Here,an imidazole poly(ionic liquid)PIL-s1-HCO_(3) with a mesoporous structure was formed by the copolymerisation of vinyl-modified ionic liquids and crosslinking agents.The material has excellent adsorption properties for carbon dioxide.Using it as the catalyst,the formylation of carbon dioxide with various amides was realised at room temperature and pressure without metal participation.In addition,the material is stable in performance,easily separated,and has good reusability.In this work,relying on the new PIL as a multi-functional platform,carbon dioxide capture and the transformation to high-value-added chemicals were completed simultaneously.

Transcriptome sequencing and experiments reveal the effect of formyl peptide receptor 2 on liver homeostasis

BACKGROUND Formyl peptide receptor 2(Fpr2)is an important receptor in host resistance to bacterial infections.In previous studies,we found that the liver of Fpr2-/-mice is the most severely damaged target organ in bloodstream infections,although the reason for this is unclear.AIM To investigate the role of Fpr2 in liver homeostasis and host resistance to bacterial infections.METHODS Transcriptome sequencing was performed on the livers of Fpr2-/-and wild-type(WT)mice.Differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified in the Fpr2-/-and WT mice,and the biological functions of DEGs were analyzed by Gene Ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis.Quantitative real time-polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and western blot(WB)analyses were used to further validate the expression levels of differential genes.Cell counting kit-8 assay was employed to investigate cell survival.The cell cycle detection kit was used to measure the distribution of cell cycles.The Luminex assay was used to analyze cytokine levels in the liver.The serum biochemical indices and the number of neutrophils in the liver were measured,and hepatic histopathological analysis was performed.RESULTS Compared with the WT group,445 DEGs,including 325 upregulated genes and 120 downregulated genes,were identified in the liver of Fpr2-/-mice.The enrichment analysis using GO and KEGG showed that these DEGs were mainly related to cell cycle.The qRT-PCR analysis confirmed that several key genes(CycA,CycB1,Cdc20,Cdc25c,and Cdk1)involved in the cell cycle had significant changes.The WB analysis confirmed a decrease in the expression of CDK1 protein.WRW4(an antagonist of Fpr2)could inhibit the proliferation of HepG2 cells in a concentration dependent manner,with an increase in the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase,and a decrease in the number of cells in the S phase.Serum alanine aminotransferase levels increased in Fpr2-/-mice.The Luminex assay measurements showed that interleukin(IL)-10 and chemokine(C-X-C motif)ligand(CXCL)-1 levels were significantly reduced in the liver of Fpr2-/-mice.There was no difference in the number of neutrophils,serum C-reactive protein levels,and liver pathology between WT and Fpr2-/-mice.CONCLUSION Fpr2 participates in the regulation of cell cycle and cell proliferation,and affects the expression of IL-10 and CXCL-1,thus playing an important protective role in maintaining liver homeostasis.

无溶剂中性条件下分子I_2或Fe(NO_3)_3·9H_2O/NaI原位生成的I_2催化醇与甲酸甲酰化反应(英文)

Different alcohols were formylated by formic acid under solvent-free conditions in the presence of iodine as the catalyst with good-to-high yields at room temperature.I2 generated in situ from Fe(NO3)3·9H2O/NaI also catalyzed the formylation of the alcohols under solvent-free conditions.This gives a green and efficient reaction at room temperature,in which the use of toxic and corrosive molecular I2 is avoided.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 5,17-Diformyl-11,23-di(tert-butyl)25,26,27,28-tetrapropoxy-calix[4]arene

The title compound 5,17-diformyl-11,23-di（tert-butyl）-25,26,27,28-tetrapropoxycalix[4]arene has been synthesized by selective formylation of 5,11,17,23-tetra（tert-butyl）25,26,27,28-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene in three steps and characterized by1H NMR and X-ray single-crystal diffraction.The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 25.760（3）,b = 10.9952（10）,c = 18.630（2）,β = 119.985（4）°,V = 4570.4（9）3,Z = 4,Dc = 1.106 g/cm3,Mr = 761.01,F（000） = 1648,μ = 0.071 mm-1,MoKa radiation（λ = 0.71073）,R = 0.0710 and wR = 0.2411 for 3234 observed reflections with I 2σ（I）.X-ray analysis reveals that the title compound adopts a pinched cone conformation which leads to an open cavity.Intermolecular C–H O weak interactions link the molecules along the bc plane,which are effective in the stabilization of the crystal structure.

Synthesis of Intermediate N-Chloroformyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]Methyl Carbamate of Indoxacarb

[Objective]The paper was to study a synthetic method suitable for industrial production of intermediate N-Chloroformyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methyl carbamate of indoxacarb.[Method]Using 4-trifluoromethoxy aniline as the starting material,[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]carbamate was synthesized by homogeneous formylation method without acid-binding agent.Subsequently,it was reacted with sodium methoxide/potassium methoxide by reactive distillation to obtain[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]carbamate ammonium sodium/potassium,then directly reacted with triphosgene to obtain crude products of N-carbonochloridoyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]carbamate;finally,competing product was obtained by recrystallization.[Result]The intermediate N-chloroformyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]carbamate was synthesized by the method.The content of products was higher than 98%.The yield of product reached above 96%(calculated by 4-trifluoromethoxy aniline).[Conclusion]The method used for the synthesis of intermediate N-chloroformyl-N-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]methyl carbamate was simple,with less three wastes,higher safety and lower cost.

Synthesis of Novel Bis-enaminones by KHSO4-assisted Facile Michael Addition-elimination Reaction of 3-(dimethylamino)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-ones with Diamines in Water

3-(Dimethylamino)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-ones (formylated acetophenones) 1 reacted with aliphatic diamines in water assisted by KHSO4 to give bis-enaminones 2a-h in good yields. Compound 1 also reacted with o-phenylenediamine under similar conditions to produce bis-enaminones 3 instead of benzodiazepines 4 in excellent yields.

Theoretically Catalytic Synthesis of 5-Nitro-1,2,4-Triazol-3-One in Inert Gas Clustered System (X₆, X = He, Ne)

Inert gas-clustered systems (Xn, X = He, Ne, Ar and n = 2 - 20) were established in this study and their stability as a result of interparticulate interaction was examined. Ferric chloride and ferrous oxides were used as catalysts to promote reaction, and 5-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-3-one (NTO) was theoretically synthesized under an inert gas (X6)-clustered environment in this study. The raw material, urea, initially underwent chlorination using chlorine as the reagent, followed by amination, formylation and nitration. Reaction routes closely related to the experimental processes were successfully constructed, and the corresponding energy barriers were estimated for each elementary reaction. The findings revealed that the average errors in the B3LYP/6-31G(d, p)-calculated geometry and vibrational frequency of NTO in an Ne6 system relative to the observed values were 0.83% and 1.84%, respectively. The neon gas-clustered system achieved greater stabilization, which results from the difference in self-consistent field energy (ESCF), than the corresponding stabilization acquired in a helium- or argon-based system. Ferric chloride serves as a good catalyst to reduce the energy barrier of the chlorination reaction, and ferrous oxide is suitable for catalyzing the amination, formylation and nitration reactions, although nitric acid is the better agent for nitration. The catalytic Ne6-clustered reaction system is suggested to be a more feasible pathway for the synthesis of NTO.

Preparation of Single Substituted Phenyl Porphyrins Form <i>Meso</i>-Tetraphenyl Porphyrin-Synthetic Example from Symmetric Porphyrin into Asymmetric Porphyrins

Two asymmetric porphyrins, 5-(4-chloromethylphenyl)-10, 15, 20-triphenyl porphyrin and 5-(4-formylphenyl)-10, 15, 20-triphenyl porphyrin, were successfully prepared by the symmetric meso-tetraphenyl porphyrin and relative molecular configurations and properties were characterized by spectral determinations. This work presented an example for synthesis of asymmetric porphyrin derivatives from the symmetric porphyrin. Both asymmetric porphyrins are reactive in molecular assembly, the concerned reactions including alkylation with Grignard reagents, etherification with alcohols, aldol condensation and Mannich reaction for modification and enhancing their functionality. In this work, the reaction conditions were improved, synthetic strategy and route were confirmed.

Serum amyloid A and pairing formyl peptide receptor 2 are expressed in corneas and involved in inflammation-mediated neovascularization

AIM:To solidify the involvement of Saa-related pathway in corneal neovascularization(CorNV).The pathogenesis of inflammatory CorNV is not fully understood yet,and our previous study implicated that serum amyloid A(Saa)1(Saa1)and Saa3 were among the genes up-regulated upon CorNV induction in mice.METHODS:Microarray data obtained during our profiling project on CorNV were analyzed for the genes encoding the four SAA family members(Saa1-4),six reported SAA receptors(formyl peptide receptor 2,Tlr2,Tlr4,Cd36,Scarb1,P2rx7)and seven matrix metallopeptidases(Mmp)1a,1b,2,3,9,10,13reportedly to be expressed upon SAA pathway activation.The baseline expression or changes of interested genes were further confirmed in animals with CorNV using molecular or histological methods.CorNV was induced in Balb/c and C57BL/6 mice by placing either three interrupted 10-0 sutures or a 2 mm filter paper soaked with sodium hydroxide in the central area of the cornea.At desired time points,the corneas were harvested for histology examination or for extraction of mRNA and protein.The mRNA levels of Saa1,Saa3,Fpr2,Mmp2and Mmp3 in corneas were detected using quantitative reverse transcription-PCR,and SAA3 protein in tissues detected using immunohistochemistry or western blotting.RESULTS:Microarray data analysis revealed that Saa1,Saa3,Fpr2,Mmp2,Mmp3 messengers were readily detected in normal corneas and significantly upregulated upon CorNV induction.The changes of these five genes were confirmed with real-time PCR assay.Onthe contrary,other SAA members(Saa2,Saa4),other SAA receptors(Tlr2,Tlr4,Cd36,P2rx7,etc),or other Mmps(Mmp1a,Mmp1b,Mmp9,Mmp10,Mmp13)did not show consistent changes.Immunohistochemistry study and western blotting further confirmed the expression of SAA3 products in normal corneas as well as their upregulation in corneas with CorNV.CONCLUSION:SAA-FPR2 pathway composing genes were expressed in normal murine corneas and,upon inflammatory stimuli challenge to the corneas,their expressions were up-regulated,suggesting their roles in pathogenesis of CorNV.The potential usefulness of SAA-FPR2 targets in future management of CorNVrelated diseases deserves investigation.

Syntheses and Structures of Two Metal-organic Frameworks Constructed from Zn/Ni and 3-Formyl-4-(pyridin-4-yl)Benzoic Acid Ligand

Two metal-organic frameworks [（Zn0.5L）·（H2O）]n （1） and [（Ni0.5L）？（H2O）]n （2） constructed by the 3-formyl-4-（pyridin-4-yl） benzoic acid ligand （HL） were synthesized and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 1 crystallizes in orthorhombic space group Pnna with a = 16.6152（8）, b = 12.6825（6）, c = 15.3908（8） A, V = 3243.2（3） ？3, Z = 4, Mr = 511.12, Dc = 1.047 g/cm3, F（000） = 1048, μ = 1.144 mm-1, GOOF = 1.061, the final R = 0.0471 and wR = 0.1262 for 12168 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. 2 is isostructural to 1, which also crystallizes in orthorhombic space group Pnna with a = 16.6152（8）, b = 12.6825（6）, c = 15.3908（8） ？, V = 3243.2（3） ？3, Z = 4, Mr = 511.12, Dc = 1.047 g/cm3, F（000） = 1048, μ = 1.144 mm-1, GOOF = 1.061, the final R = 0.0471 and wR = 0.1262 for 12168 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. Additionally, thermogravimetric analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy and powder X-ray diffraction were discussed.

The molecular structure and analytical potential energy function of HCO （X^2A＇）

In this paper the equilibrium structure of HCO has been optimized by using density functional theory （DFT）/ B3P86 method and CC-PVTZ basis. It has a bent （Cs, X^2A＇） ground state structure with an angle of 124.4095 °. The vibronic frequencies and force constants have also been calculated. Based on the principles of atomic and molecular reaction statics, the possible electronic states and reasonable dissociation limits for the ground state of HCO molecule have been determined. The analytic potential energy function of HCO （X^2A＇） molecule has been derived by using the many-body expansion theory. The contour lines are constructed, which show the static properties of HCO （X^2A＇）, such as the equilibrium structure, the lowest energies, etc. The potential energy surface of HCO （X^2A＇） is reasonable and very satisfactory.

The N-formyl peptide receptors: contemporary roles in neuronal function and dysfunction

N-formyl peptide receptors(FPRs)were first identified upon phagocytic leukocytes,but more than four decades of research has unearthed a plethora of non-myeloid roles for this receptor family.FPRs are expressed within neuronal tissues and markedly in the central nervous system,where FPR interactions with endogenous ligands have been implicated in the pathophysiology of several neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease,as well as neurological cancers such as neuroblastoma.Whilst the homeostatic function of FPRs in the nervous system is currently undefined,a variety of novel physiological roles for this receptor family in the neuronal context have been posited in both human and animal settings.Rapid developments in recent years have implicated FPRs in the process of neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation which,upon greater characterisation,could represent a novel pharmacological target for neuronal regeneration therapies that may be used in the treatment of brain/spinal cord injury,stroke and neurodegeneration.This review aims to summarize the recent progress made to determine the physiological role of FPRs in a neuronal setting,and to put forward a case for FPRs as a novel pharmacological target for conditions of the nervous system,and for their potential to open the door to novel neuronal regeneration therapies.

Synthesis of Polyphosphonates Containing 5-Flouro-N^1-furanyl-N^3-glyceroalkyl-uracil and Formyl Groups

A series of novel polyphosphonates containing 5-flouro- N1-furanyl-N3- glyceroalkyl-uracil and formyl groups was synthesized by the condensation of 3-(w- (1-furanyl-5-flourouracil-3-yl) alkoxy)-1, 2-dihydroxy propane with phosphonyl dichloride. The products were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 31P NMR, M, and elemental analysis. The results of bioassay show that compound 8a possesses potential anticancer activity.

A THEORETICAL STUDY OF THE THERMODYNAMIC AND KINETIC PROPERTIES FOR THE REACTION OF FORMYL CYANIDE DECOMPOSITION

We compute the thermodynamic and the kinetic properties for the reaction: HCOCN→HCH+CO using the statistical theory and the transition-state theory.The equi- librium constants and the rate coefficients of this reaction are also reported here,and the half lives of formyl cyanide at different temperatures are first estimated in this work.