In silico evaluation of kuwanon compounds as antiviral agents targeting H9N2 influenza virus

Background:The threat of avian influenza a subtype avian influenza A(H9N2)virus remains a significant concern,necessitating the exploration of novel antiviral agents.This study employs network pharmacology and computational analysis to investigate the potential of kuwanons,a natural compounds against H9N2 influenza virus.Methods:Leveraging comprehensive databases and bioinformatics tools,we elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying Kuwanons pharmacological effects against H9N2 influenza virus.Network pharmacology identifies H9N2 influenza virus targets and compounds through integrated protein-protein interaction and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses.Molecular docking studies were performed to assess the binding affinities and structural interactions of Kuwanon analogues with key targets,shedding light on their potential inhibitory effects on viral replication and entry.Results:Compound-target network analysis revealed complex interactions(120 nodes,163 edges),with significant interactions and an average node degree of 2.72.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis revealed pathways such as Influenza A,Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathway in H9N2 influenza virus.Molecular docking studies revealed that the binding free energy for the docked ligands ranged between-5.2 and-9.4 kcal/mol for the human interferon-beta crystal structure(IFNB1,Protein Data Bank:1AU1)and-5.4 and-9.6 kcal/mol for Interleukin-6(IL-6,PDB:4CNI).Conclusion:Our findings suggest that kuwanon exhibits promising antiviral activity against H9N2 influenza virus by targeting specific viral proteins,highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent in combating avian influenza infections.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Antitumor Potential in MCF-7 Cells of Ruthenium-Derived Compounds

To synthesize, characterize and evaluate the antitumor potential derived from ruthenium compounds was generated in this study, from the precursor K[RuCl4(bipy)] a route in a simple and reproducible synthesis for a novel compound of coordinating Ru+3 with bipy and L-trip. The spectroscopic characterization in the middle infrared region (FTIR) shows the interactions between Ru-(L-trip), evidenced by the displacement of the carboxylate ion band for higher energies, and also by the displacements of aliphatic amine bands, suggesting that bidentate coordination of the L-trip ligand occurred. Analysis of the results obtained with thermoanalytical techniques showed that the minimum formula of the compound, [RuCl2(bipy)(L-trip)]1/2H2O. Evaluation of the antitumor potential of precursor K[RuCl4(bipy)] showed the toxic effects on MCF-7 cell line, but did not show selectivity and not reached PBMC cells to the same extent. The evaluation of the antitumor potential of the newly synthesized compound, [RuCl2(bipy)(L-trip)], demonstrated that the insertion of an L-tryptophan molecule into the precursor coordination sphere made it selective when compared to PBMC cells, for MCF-7 type tumor cells.

Azo Bond Reduction of N,N-diaryl Adipyl Bis-azo Compounds with Hydrazine Hydrate

Reduction of a series of N,N＇-diaryl adipyl bis-azo compounds using hydrazine hydrate as reductant was investigated. The products were characterized by elemental analysis, IR and 1H NMR methods and confirmed to be N,N＇-diaryl adipyl dihydrazine. The results show that hydrazine hydrate can selectively reduce azo bonds with other potential reducible bonds intact in the N,N＇-diaryl adipyl bis-azo compounds. The yields are high up to 92% under mild reaction conditions. According to the previous reports, this reduction process was attributed to an indirect reduction mechanism through an intermediate diimide.

Determination of the Compound Biological Effectiveness (CBE) Factors Based on the <i>ISHIYAMA-IMAHORI</i>Deterministic Parsing Model with the Dynamic PET Technique

Purpose: In defining the biological effects of the 10B(n, α)7Li neutron capture reaction, we have proposed a deterministic parsing model (ISHIYAMA-IMAHORI model) to determine the Compound Biological Effectiveness (CBE) factor in Borono-Phenyl-Alanine (BPA)-mediated Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). In present paper, we demonstrate a specific method of how the application of the case of application to actual patient data, which is founded on this model for tissues and tumor. Method: To determine the CBE factor, we derived the following new calculation formula founded on the deterministic parsing model with three constants, CBE0, F, n and the eigen value Nth/Nmax.? (1), where, Nth and Nmax are the threshold value of boron concentration of N and saturation boron density and CBE0, F and n are given as 0.5, 8 and 3, respectively. In order to determine Nth and Nmax in the formula, sigmoid logistic function was employed for 10B concentration data, Db(t) obtained by dynamic PET technique. (2), where, A, a and t0 are constants. Results and Conclusion: From the application of sigmoid function to dynamic PET data, it is concluded that the Nth and Nmax for tissue and tumor are identified with the parameter constants in the sigmoid function in Equation (2) as: (3). And the calculated CBE factor values obtained from Equation (1), with Nth/Nmax.

Studies of n-Octanol/water Partition Coefficients (lgK_(ow)) for Organophosphate Compounds by Density Functional Theory

Optimized calculation of 35 dialkyl phenyl phosphate compounds （OPs） was carded out at the B3LYP/6-31G^＊ level in Gaussian 98 program. Based on the theoretical linear solvation energy relationship （TLSER） model, the obtained parameters were taken as theoretical descriptors to establish the novel QSPR model for predicting n-octanol/water partition coefficients （lgKow） of OPs. The new model achieved in this work contains three variables, i.e., molecular volume （Vm）, dipole moment of the molecules （μ） and enthalpy （H^0）. For this model, R^2 = 0.9167 and SD = 0.31 at large t values. In addition, the variation inflation factors （VIF） of variables are all close to 1.0, suggesting high accuracy of the predicting model. And the results of cross-validation test （q^2 = 0.8993） and method validation also showed the model of this study exhibited optimum stability and better predictive power than that from semi-empirical method. The model achieved can be used to predict IgKow of congeneric compounds.

Stereoselective Addition of N-Alkylhydroxylamines to α,β-Unsaturated Nitro Compounds

N-Alkylhydroxylamines have been shown to undergo a stereospecific cis addition to 1-phenyl-2 -nitropropene compounds, whereas the corresponding O-alkylhydroxylamines give no diastereoselectivity. The concerted addition mechanism was provided to explain the difference.

A Density Functional Study on the Geometries of Compounds Fe(HCN)_n^+ (n = 1～6)

The possible geometries of Fe(HCN)n (n = 1~6) compounds were studied by using + DFT/UB3LYP/6-31G(2df) method. The structure and ground state of each fragmental ion are C∞v (4Σ+ or Σ ), D∞h (4Σg ), D3 (4A1 ), C2 or Td or C3v (4A1), and D3 (4A1 ) or C4 ( A1 ) sequentially 6 + + ′ ′ ′ 2 ′ h v h v with n = 1～5. For the compound Fe(HCN)6 , the possible geometry was not obtained. The + sequential incremental interaction energy (–?(?E)), dissociation energy (?D0), enthalpy (–?(?H)) and Gibbs free energy (–?(?G)), and frequencies for HCN-Fe(HCN)n + -1 were also calculated, and the results are all in good agreement with the experiments. The bond length of Fe–N is lengthened with the increase of cluster size, and the strength of Fe+–N coordination bond varies nonmon- tonically as increasing the number of ligands. The Fe+–N bond of Fe(HCN)2 is the strongest in all + compounds.

Deterministic Parsing Model of the Compound Biological Effectiveness (<i>CBE</i>) Factor for Intracellular ¹⁰Boron Distribution in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

Purpose: In defining the biological effects of the 10B(n, α)7Li neutron capture reaction, we have previously developed a deterministic parsing model to determine the Compound Biological Effectiveness (CBE) factor in Borono-Phenyl-Alanine (BPA)-mediated Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). In present paper, we demonstrate that the CBE factor is directly and unambiguously derivable by the new formula for any case of intracellular 10Boron (10B) distribution, which is founded on this model for tissues and tumor. Method: To determine the CBE factor, we derive the following new calculation formula founded on the deterministic parsing model with three constants, CBE0, F, n and the eigen value Nth/Nmax. where, Nth and Nmax are the threshold value of boron concentration of N and saturation boron density in tissues and tumor. In order to determine these constants and the eigen values, iterative calculation technique was employed for the CEB factor and Nmax data set previously reported. Results and Conclusion: From the iterative calculation results, it is clear that the calculated CBE factor values obtained are almost identical to the original CBE factors and there is a good correlation between the original CBE factors and Nth/Nmax, when CBE0, F and n are given as 0.5, 8 and 3, respectively. These constants provide a better understanding of different types of intracellular10B distribution.

STUDY ON THE STRUCTURES OF COORDINATION COMPOUNDS OF N-(ortho-METHYL)-AND N-(ortho-METHOXY)-PHENYL IMINODIACETATO-Cu(Ⅱ)

The coordination compounds,{Cu[CH_3C_6H_4N(CH_2COO)_2]}.2H_2O and {Cu[CH_3OC_6H_4N(CH_2COO)_2]}.2H_2O,have been prepared and its crystal struc- tures determined.The final discrepancy factors are R=0.052,R_w=0.061 for (I)and R=0.052,R_w=0.039 for(Ⅱ).The geometry of the coordination poly- hedron with Cu(Ⅱ)is a distorted tetragonal pyramid for(Ⅰ)and an unsym- metrical and extended tetragonal bipyramid for(Ⅱ),respectively.The re- sults of EHMO calculations indicate that the ligand mainly provided the field with very few of its electrons being coordinated to the central atom.

High-capacity Hydrogen Storage on Novel Sandwich-like Binuclear Compounds: N_4-M_2-N_4 (M = Sc and Ti)

With respect to the first principle calculations, we predicted that two pairs of transition metals （e.g., Sc2 and Ti2） can be interbedded between two tetranitrogen rings to form two sandwich-like binuclear complexes respectively （e.g. N4Sc2N4 and NaTi2N4）. These two complexes can adsorb up to eight and ten hydrogen molecules, corresponding to a gravimetric storage capacity of 7.7 and 9.9 wt%, respectively. These sandwich-type complexes proposed in this work are favorable for reversible adsorption and desorption of hydrogen at ambient conditions. The results are helpful for the development of a new class of high-capacity hydrogen-storage media.

FORMATION OF Fe-N COMPOUNDS BY LASER NITRIDATION IN AN ATMOSPHERIC AMBIENT

The formation of Fe-N compounds by laser nitriding in an atmospheric ambient was reported. By CW-CO2 laser irradiation on pure ferrite iron in the atmospheric ambient, Fe-N compounds (including Fe2N, .Fe3AT and Fe4N) are formed as a result of a laser-enhanced and temperature-enhanced reactions. The samples were analyzed with X-ray diffraction. It is found that the laser power density, scanning speed and nitrogen temperature are the main factors influencing the formation of Fe-N compounds. Nitrogen can be activated by pre-heating at some temperature. Nitrogen activation and sample surface melting by CW-CO2 laser greatly enhance the reaction between the sample surface and nitrogen beam. After annealing at 500℃for 3h, some Fe2N and Fe3N converted into more stable Fe4N.

Study on the English Creative Noun-Noun Compounds:Based on Metaphorical Thinking

Creative N+N compounds,also known as metaphor or metonymy N+N compounds,are a productive approach to form new words.This category of words is large in number and semantically complex.Research has demonstrated that the creativity of creative N+N compounds stems from the abstract and figurative thinking of people’s cognitive mechanisms.Abstract thinking facilitates the construction of abstract concepts of nouns,while figurative thinking draws connections within and between noun concepts through association and imagination.Metaphor is a source of creative words and meanings,and Lakoff and Johnson’s conceptual metaphor theory is a favorable illustration of this innovative process.Additionally,it contributes to the development of cognitive thinking skills and creative abilities.The study of creative N+N compounds helps English learners expand their vocabulary,enhance their lexical sensitivity,and promote metaphorical thinking.From a cognitive linguistic perspective,this study focuses on the cognitive mechanisms of creative N+N compounds and reveals their advantageous implications for English vocabulary teaching.

Aggregating Properties of Compounds Cz-C-n in DMSO-H_2O Binary Solvent

The aggregating properties of Cz-C-n (n = 3, 6, 10) have been investigated by means of fluorescence method in DMSO-H2O binary solvent. The measured CAC and C F values indicate that the aggregating tendency of the amphiphilic compounds Cz-C-n containing crown ether increases with the length of alkyl chains, similar to that of carbazole compounds with long alkyl chains.

SYNTHESIS AND TAUTOMERISM OF KETENE N,O-ACETALS WITH BENZOXAZOLINE RING

Benzoxazoline ring substituted ketene N,O-acetals 3 were synthesized by the reaction of ketene S,S-acetals 2 with 2-aminophenol.The tautomeric equilibrium of some 3 was also observed.

High-pressure new phases of V–N compounds

The high-pressure diagram of V–N compounds is enriched by proposed seven new stable high-pressure phases.The P-1-VN_4with the armchair N-rich structure may be quenched to ambient conditions.The formed N–N covalent bond plays an important role for the structural stability of N-chain.The charge transfer results in a V–N ionic bond interaction,which further improves the stability of N-chain structure.The P-1-VN_4,P4mnc-VN_8,and Immm-VN_(10)with the outstanding detonation properties have potential application in explosive field.

Decreased frontal lobe function in people with Internet addiction disorder

In our previous studies, we showed that frontal lobe and brainstem functions were abnormal in online game addicts. In this study, 14 students with Internet addiction disorder and 14 matched healthy controls underwent proton-magnetic resonance spectroscopy to measure cerebral function. Results demonstrated that the ratio of N-acetylaspartate to creatine decreased, but the ratio of cho- line-containing compounds to creatine increased in the bilateral frontal lobe white matter in people with Internet addiction disorder. However, these ratios were mostly unaltered in the brainstem, suggesting that frontal lobe function decreases in people with Internet addiction disorder.

A Maximum-Entropy Compound Distribution Model for Extreme Wave Heights of Typhoon-Affected Sea Areas

A new compound distribution model for extreme wave heights of typhoon-affected sea areas is proposed on the basis of the maximum-entropy principle. The new model is formed by nesting a discrete distribution in a continuous one, having eight parameters which can be determined in terms of observed data of typhoon occurrence-frequency and extreme wave heights by numerically solving two sets of equations derived in this paper. The model is examined by using it to predict the N-year return-period wave height at two hydrology stations in the Yellow Sea, and the predicted results are compared with those predicted by use of some other compound distribution models. Examinations and comparisons show that the model has some advantages for predicting the N-year return-period wave height in typhoon-affected sea areas.

α-Oxo Ketene Dithioacetals Chemistry-A Facile Route to the Synthesis of Fused Heterocyclic Compounds

The fused heterocyclic compounds 2 : imidazo [1.2-a] pyriding 2a-c and pyrido [ 1 .2-a] pyrimidine 2d were obtained from the reaction of α-cinnamoyl ketene dibenzylthio acetals 1 with diamine. When α-cinnamoyl -a'-benzoyl ketene N. N-acetals 3a-b were treated by t-BuONa/t- BuOH Solution. 8- benzoyl-pyrido[1.2-a] pyrimidine 4 was produced.

Quinolinium Structure as Labeled Biomarkers

In this study the compatible chemical and biological investigations of several N-phenylquinolinium derivatives have been carried out in order to find the most perspective quinolinium structures for the nuclear-chemical synthesis of tritium labeled biomarkers.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of an Ionic Compound [Fe(CN)_6·(PhCH_2NC_9H_7)_4]·12H_2O

A novel ionic compound [Fe（CN）6·（PhCHeNC9H7）4]·12H2O（C70H80FeN10O12, Mr = 1309.29） has been synthesized and its structure was characterized by I-R, elemental analysis and X-ray diffraction. The compound crystaUizes in triclinic, space group P1, with a = 10.968（7）, b = 11.466（7）, c = 14.077（8）A, α= 87.014（7）, β= 78.124（7）, γ = 72.708（7）°, V = 1654.1（17）A3, Z = 1, Dc = 1.314 g·cm^-3, F（000） = 692, p = 0.298 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0519 and wR = 0.1355. The building unit of the title compound consists of four （PhCH2N＋C9H7） ions, one [Fe（CN）6]4- anion, and a dozen water molecules. According to the structural analysis, [Fe（CN）6]4- ions are linked together by O-H…O and O-H…N hydrogen bonds, while （PhCH2N＋C9HT） and [Fe（CN）6]4- ions interact with each other by electrostatic force to form an ionic compound.